Lissa Sturdevant
Canyon Lake,CA
Summary
Professional all around team player capable of giving and following instructions to accomplish high priority tasks within given deadlines. Accomplished and creative leader possessing multifaceted experience and a proven ability to learn fast and produce efficient high-quality results. Remarkable experience and understanding of painting for theatrical scenes and props. Known for analytical skills, attention to detail, skilled at anticipating issues and creating solutions that can minimize risk and improve efficiency. Highly motivated, passionate, and always leading by example. Proven excellent communication skills; developing a strong rapport with clients and team members. Willing to travel as needed to support company objective and client needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint Foreman
Whalefilm Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Provide technical guidance as needed while delegating tasks effectively based on individual strengths and skill sets within the team.
- Collaborate closely with clients to identify requirements, clarify expectations, and establish mutually agreed upon goals for successful delivery of projects.
- Enhance team efficiency by implementing streamlined painting processes and techniques.
- Reduce project completion time by effectively managing workloads and prioritizing tasks.
- Foster a positive work culture within the paint team that encourages collaboration, respect, and open communication.
- Train workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Color matching and existing Faux Finish matching.
- Create samples for client review.
- Execute multiple paint techniques to achieve desired looks.
Team Lead/ Gang Boss
KHS&S
01.2025 - Current
- Train and supervise paint team in executing approved paint finishes with consistency and precision.
- Promote a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Develope efficient workflows and best practices to streamline application techniques, reduce material waste, and improve turnaround time without sacrificing quality.
- Maintain communication between the foreman and paint team, relaying updates, resolving issues, and adjusting priorities as needed. Assisting with inventory, material sourcing, consulting, safety oversight, and quality control of finished scenic pieces.
- Provide hands on support with painting, touch-ups, and final detailing as necessary.
Scenic Foreman
Gallagher Staging
01.2024 - Current
- Paint visually striking stage sets for live music performances.
- Assemble and lead a team to successfully execute the project from start to finish, if project requires additional support.
- Efficiently execute and complete scenic paint projects under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Color matching and existing paint work-up matching.
- Create new appropriate finishes per client design.
- Execute multiple paint techniques to achieve desired looks.
- Clients include: Alice Cooper, Laufey, Amon Amarth, A Day to Remember.
Scenic Painter
Show Ready Inc.
11.2023 - Current
- Execute high-detail finishes based on client designs and photo references.
- Surface preparation and detailing of hard coated characters
- Application of detailed and multi-layered paint workups
- Airbrush/spray of clients desired color design
- Application of protective clear coating on all assets
- Clients Include: Fortnite, Netflix, Sanzaru Games
Plasterer/ Scenic Painter
Vibrant Wall Finishes
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Application of luxury plaster finishes and Micro-cements.
- Work discreetly and professionally in upscale homes and businesses, with a strong focus on cleanliness and client consideration.
- execute high-end finishes in alignment with designer specifications and vision.
- Travel regularly to complete on-site work for non-local projects.
Assistant Manager
Artistic Entertainment Services
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Assistant manager for scenic/paint department.
- Mentored new staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Organize and maintain inventory of paint shop supplies and materials.
- Maintain thorough project documentation, including process notes, material specs, and progress photos.
- Analyze creative direction and translate it into actionable plans for successful execution.
- Visual and quality management.
- Client communication.
- Clients Include: Disneyland, Disney California Adventure Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Nintendo and Vanity Fair.
Journeyman
Universal Studios
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Journeyman with Local 724 laborers union.
- Journeyman scenic painter for theme park maintenance department Tech Services.
- Execute paint touch up of damaged USH scenic elements and property.
- Contributed to successful productions by working closely with other scenic artists and set construction teams.
- Utilized specialized tools such as airbrushes or HVLP sprayers for efficient completion of larger-scale projects.
- Consistently prioritized safety by adhering to proper handling and disposal protocols for hazardous materials.
- Demonstrated flexibility in artistic styles, seamlessly transitioning between various project requirements and aesthetic preferences.
- Work efficiently to finish all appointed punch list items before daily park opening.
- Keep a professional appearance and clean work area.
Assistant Paint Department Manager
Artistic Entertainment Services
07.2013 - 11.2018
- Creation of textiles and finish samples for specific projects
- Managed teams of 2-15 personnel
- Maintain a neat and safe work area at all time
- Analyze art director specifications to prepare appropriate designs
- Visual and quality management
- Client communication
- Proven success in project completion to customer satisfaction
- Completed projects successfully:
- - Halloween Horror Nights projects 2013-2018
- - Lead on Halloween maze 2015, Universal Monsters 2018, The Purge 2018 Universal Studios, Hollywood
- - Aging of the infamous Psycho house Universal Studios, Hollywood, June 2015
- - Frankenstein's Lab Dark Universe Business Office, Universal Studios Hollywood April 2015
- - Show Boat rehab, Splash Mountain, Disneyland Park Anaheim
- - Nintendo E3 set and characters Zelda Breath of the Wild 2016 and Super Smash Bros. 2018
- - Nintendo fiberglass charter paint for the Nintendo store NYC in 2016
- - Faux wood-grained piano for singer/songwriter Taylor Swift 2018
Scenic Artist
Artistic Entertainment Services
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Lead the creation of custom faux and spray finishes, ensuring alignment with client specifications and project requirements.
- Increased efficiency by implementing innovative painting techniques that reduced production time without sacrificing quality.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper procedures when using tools, equipment, and materials during set construction.
- Broadened creative skillset through ongoing professional development workshops and courses in scenic design.
- Efficiently managed time and resources to complete multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
Education
High School -
Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore, CAundefined
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CAundefined
San Jacinto Community College
Menifee, CASkills
- Collaborative team management
- Effective time management
- Collaborative decision-making
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly Organized
- Effective conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
- Quality management
- Surface treatment expertise
- Color matching expertise
- Specialize in Figure Finishing
- Experienced in applying water-based and solvent-based coatings
- Artistic faux techniques
- Sample development
- Material procurement
- Management of process and color documentation
- Workplace safety compliance
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
Team Lead/ Gang Boss
KHS&S
01.2025 - Current
Paint Foreman
Whalefilm Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Scenic Foreman
Gallagher Staging
01.2024 - Current
Scenic Painter
Show Ready Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Plasterer/ Scenic Painter
Vibrant Wall Finishes
08.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager
Artistic Entertainment Services
06.2021 - 06.2023
Journeyman
Universal Studios
11.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Paint Department Manager
Artistic Entertainment Services
07.2013 - 11.2018
Scenic Artist
Artistic Entertainment Services
01.2013 - 10.2018
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Monterey Peninsula College
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San Jacinto Community College
High School -
Temescal Canyon High School
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