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Martial Arts
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Matthew Faragasso

Allentown ,PA

Summary

I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges, with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and the ability to learn quickly. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Director

Lantern Theater Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on anticipated costs associated with labor, materials, rentals and other expenses.
  • Maintained technical documentation including diagrams, schematics, drawings and manuals.
  • Identified resources needed to complete tasks, resolved issues with personnel and maintained deliverable estimates.
  • Oversaw installation activities by providing guidance to technicians as needed.

Service Technician

Andersen Windows Doors
Easton, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Managed client expectations through clear communication of technical limitations and project timelines.
  • Learned to work independently in the field

Apprentice

Andersen Windows Doors
Easton, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives.
  • Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
  • Demonstrated initiative by seeking out additional responsibilities and learning opportunities.
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
  • Performed demolitions, installed remodeling products according to company standards and procedures and learned finishing work for installations and remodels.
  • Participated in quality assurance checks to ensure work met industry standards.

Assistant Technical Director

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
06.2014 - 01.2022
  • I gained an understanding of drafting and budgeting strategies.
  • Oversaw student workers, and ensured safety, as well as the completion of tasks.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on shop tools.
  • Learned to communicate with other departments to ensure the smooth completion of a show.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Lock Haven University
Lock Haven
12-2009

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Multitasking
  • Communication
  • Carpentry
  • Welding
  • Custom Fabrication Techniques
  • Creative Design

Martial Arts

  • I have spent a lifetime in the martial arts. I add this to my resume because I have run and operated a Karate school through the pandemic, where we actually grew our clientele with adaptive training methods. I have spent a lifetime learning not only the art, but how to teach to different people. I not only had to account for the appropriate knowledge for the rank of the student, but also had to take into account the age and depth of knowledge a student needed. I have learned how to convey my point in multiple ways to make sure those to whom I am talking understand the point I am trying to make.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Service Technician

Andersen Windows Doors
06.2023 - 01.2024

Technical Director

Lantern Theater Company
01.2023 - Current

Apprentice

Andersen Windows Doors
01.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Technical Director

Lehigh University
06.2014 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Lock Haven University
Matthew Faragasso