Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Technical Skills
Production Highlights

Kendall Edward Hatton, Jr.

AvTek and Mich-Kal Electronics
Augusta,MI
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Flyman and Stagehand

3 Years 7 Months
Miller Auditorium | 01.2023 - Current

Technical Director, Lighting Director

12 Years 7 Months
AvTek Live Productions | 01.2014 - Current
  • In charge of setting up all systems used in live productions, including lighting, sound, video, staging.
  • Maintained all OSHA safety regulations.

Freelance AVL, Network Construction Installer

AvTek and Mich-Kal Electronics | 2014 - Current
  • Installed various pro audio, lighting. projection, PA, conferencing systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and specifications.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining construction processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts during installations, resolving issues swiftly to maintain project efficiency and timelines.

Auditorium Manager/Technical Director

4 Years
Mattawan Consolidated Schools | 01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Created and maintained Auditorium use schedule for District.
  • In charge of all technical elements for all productions including rentals.
  • Maintained all technical systems and oversaw new dimming system installation, complete sound system replacement and new lighting inventory.
  • Overhauled all facility use scheduling for entire district, all buildings and facilities and outdoor spaces. Implemented new scheduling system. brought facilities usage to operating at a net loss to achieving a positive net income.

LD, TD, PM, Theatre Designer

1 Year
What A Do Theater | 01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Nominated for two Wilde Awards for Best Lighting from Encore Michigan for A Few Good Men and The Last 5 Years.

Auditorium Manager/Technical Director

3 Years
Portage Central, Portage Northern | 01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Provide technical support for all events and productions, maintain and run both facilities.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframe.
  • Maintained all equipment and stock scenic inventory.
  • Created and managed facility schedule.
  • Removed Central's technical systems combined with PN

and then restored both spaces.

  • Installed new lightning positions.

TD, M.C., M.E., Rigging Designer/Rigger, Carpenter, Flyman, Crew Head, LD

11 Years
Portage Central Performing Arts | 01.2001 - 01.2012

M.C., M.E., Rigger, Lighting Designer, ATD, TD

6 Years
Whole Art Theatre | 01.2003 - 01.2009

Technical Director/Theatre Technology Instructor

1 Year 10 Months
Comstock Community Auditorium | 08.2001 - 06.2003

July 1998-March 2000

Skills

Crew management
Conflict resolution
Teambuilding
Scheduling
Multitasking
Vocational instruction
Crew skills development

Timeline

Head Flyman and Stagehand

Miller Auditorium
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Auditorium Manager/Technical Director

Mattawan Consolidated Schools
01.2016 - 01.2020Read More

Technical Director, Lighting Director

AvTek Live Productions
01.2014 - CurrentRead More

LD, TD, PM, Theatre Designer

What A Do Theater
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More

Auditorium Manager/Technical Director

Portage Central, Portage Northern
01.2009 - 01.2012Read More

M.C., M.E., Rigger, Lighting Designer, ATD, TD

Whole Art Theatre
01.2003 - 01.2009Read More

Technical Director/Theatre Technology Instructor

Comstock Community Auditorium
08.2001 - 06.2003Read More

TD, M.C., M.E., Rigging Designer/Rigger, Carpenter, Flyman, Crew Head, LD

Portage Central Performing Arts
01.2001 - 01.2012Read More

Freelance AVL, Network Construction Installer

AvTek and Mich-Kal Electronics
2014 - CurrentRead More

Technical Skills

  • Stage Carpentry and rigging
  • ETC lighting systems and Ion consoles
  • Scenery and Curtain travelling

Production Highlights

  • Les Misérables
  • Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect
  • Of Mice & Men
  • Hairspray
  • Phantom of the Opera
  • Miss Siagon
  • The Prince
  • When Pigs Fly
  • Dog Sees God
  • Forbidden Broadway
  • Evil Dead, The Musical
Kendall Edward Hatton, Jr.