Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Matthew Joseph

Matthew Joseph

Chippewa Falls

Summary

I'm a very motivated individual with the highest level of professionalism with 23 years of music business relation's experience.

It's important to advance myself as well as the Company I represent.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lighting Director L1

M3 Sound Lighting & Staging
Chippewa Falls
05.2023 - Current
  • Lighting design, programming, & operating with the GrandMA2 full size controller.
  • Improvised show operations with artists such as Nelly, Ludacris, & Band of Horses.
  • Stage plot designing with Vectorworks.
  • Timecode ready and midi control able to be programmed with GrandMA2.
  • Provided training sessions to new members of the production team regarding safety protocols when working with electrical components.
  • Collaborated with sound engineers to coordinate sound cues with light cues during live performances.
  • Confirmed that all power sources were properly grounded before starting any setup process.
  • Troubleshot technical issues with malfunctioning equipment during shows.

Lighting Director Owner

Matt City Lights
Lake Geneva
10.2012 - 03.2020
  • Tour Lighting Director for 7 years on the road with the Floozies for 3 years, and Hippie Sabotage for 4 years.
  • Did many large scale festivals such as Summer Camp, Wakarusa, Summer Set, Electric Forest, & Lollapalooza twice.
  • Organized and supervised the setup/teardown of lighting equipment for live events.
  • My duties is to direct the stage build, programming onsite design, and show GrandMA2 console operator & controller of all things surrounding the artist at the event.

88M Motor Transport Operator

US Army
Savannah
02.2007 - 09.2010
  • Transported personnel, supplies, and equipment within designated areas.
  • Reported any issues concerning vehicle performance or mechanical problems immediately upon discovery.
  • Provided support to convoy operations by driving trucks loaded with ammunition, fuel, water, and other necessary items.
  • 38 successful missions as, "Load Master" in charge of securing loads during stops in-between bases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Atkinson High School
Fort Atkinson, WI
06-2005

Some College (No Degree) - Small Business Administration And Management

Madison College
Madison

Skills

  • Lighting Design
  • Site Inspection
  • Project Management
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-Solving
  • Fixture Installation
  • Lighting Setup
  • Programming / Coding
  • Exceed show expectations

Accomplishments

  • Army commendation medal
  • Drivers badge award
  • Global war on terrorism medal
  • Army expeditionary medal
  • Good conduct medal

Certification

  • Certified combat medic

Timeline

Lighting Director L1

M3 Sound Lighting & Staging
05.2023 - Current

Lighting Director Owner

Matt City Lights
10.2012 - 03.2020

88M Motor Transport Operator

US Army
02.2007 - 09.2010

High School Diploma -

Fort Atkinson High School

Some College (No Degree) - Small Business Administration And Management

Madison College

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