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Michael “Dylan” Giddens

Petersburg,TN

Summary

Stage hand and live events, production specialist with 14 years of experience and audio, lighting and staging. Skilled in FOH and monitor engineering as well as lighting design,programming, and execution, all stage hand operations, including full event production from planning to execution. Experienced and coordinating vendors, managing crews, and delivering high-quality productions for Festivals, concerts, ministry events, and private functions. Owns an operates, professional festival, grade sound and lighting gear bringing technical expertise and hands-on leadership. Known for reliability, adaptability eagerness to expand into advanced production, technologies, and a heart and passion for this like no other.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Souled Out Ministries
05.2024 - Current

Managed end to end production operations for worship revivals, festivals, and ministry events across multiple states and cities. Coordinated with vendors venues, artists and volunteers to ensure smooth event operations. Overall event, budgets, logistics, and scheduling designed and operated professional grade, audio, and lighting systems to deliver high impact experiences. Directed set up and teardown, ensuring safe and efficient handling of staging sound and lighting equipment. Supervised and trained volunteers in stagehand, audio, and lighting operations.

Owner/Operator

Junk Cleanouts and Hauling
05.2019 - Current

Operated a junk removal and demolition business building a steady client base through quality service and reliability. Managed end to end operations, including scheduling job completion, invoicing, and all customer service. Coordinated with homeowners contractors and vendors to provide tailored cleanup and restoration solutions supervised removal, hauling and disposal of debris and demolition materials Ensured compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations. Built a rep reputation for dependability, strong, work ethic, and customer satisfaction

Owner Operator

Souled Out Entertainment
08.2012 - Current

full scale event productions from planning and vendor coordination to live execution and post event strike. Provided stagehand labor support, including rigging, cable, making, and management load and load out operations. freelanced LD designed and operated lighting systems for both permanent install and live event, special event productions, including programming and que execution. Mixed FOH and monitors for live performances, ensuring professional sound quality. Assisted with permanent AV installations for venues, including lighting, staging, and audio systems. produced and promoted successful events and shows. Trained and supervised volunteer and freelance staff and safety efficient production practices.

Education

GED -

Montrose County Education
Montrose, CO

Skills

  • FOH and Monitor Engineering
  • Digital and Analog Consoles
  • Wireless Microphone and IEM
  • Festival and Concert Grade PA Systems
  • Light Programming and Operation
  • Lighting Design and sShow Control
  • Permanent Installations
  • Stage Lighting for Live Events
  • Forklift Certified
  • Basic Video Knowledge
  • Logistics
  • Full Event Management
  • Vendor and Artist Coordination
  • Customer/Client Relations

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Souled Out Ministries
05.2024 - Current

Owner/Operator

Junk Cleanouts and Hauling
05.2019 - Current

Owner Operator

Souled Out Entertainment
08.2012 - Current

GED -

Montrose County Education