Michael Keddie
Langhorne,PA
Summary
Hardworking tradesperson with hands-on experience in lighting, rigging, and technical work. Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams, and executing complex projects. Adept at troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working efficiently in fast-paced environments. Eager to apply technical skills in a dynamic, hands-on role, with opportunities for growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpentry Practicum Student
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
02.2023 - Current
Constructed frames, flats, staircases, and filigrees for theatrical productions.
Lighting Designer/Light Board Programmer
Philadelphia Drama Club
Bensalem, PA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Shows: Into the Woods Jr., and Newsies Jr.
Designed and executed lighting design concept
Programmed on ETC consoles
Operated light board
Electrics Work Study
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Shows: The Sound of Music, and Our Town
Managed a team of eight students through the hang, circuiting, and focusing process
Rigged, hung, focused, and circuited, lighting fixtures
Programmed on ETC consoles
Operated light board
Worked with MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)
Operated line sets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Design And Technology
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA05.2025
Skills
- Power tools such as table saw, radial arm saw, chop saw, router, band saw, jig saw, sawzall, power sanders, etc
- Rigging
- Welding (16 Gauge)
- Familiarity with MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)
- Soldering
- Hand drafting and CAD (Vectorworks)
- Rough Carpentry
- Experience with ETC consoles as programmer and operator
- Drivers license
- Hanging, circuiting, and focusing of lighting fixtures
Refrences
Kevin Oleksy, Technical Director at DeSales University, 732-803-4949, kevin.oleksy@desales.edu
Eric Haugen, Associate Professor, Resident Lighting Designer, and Head of Design at DeSales University, 610-282-1100, eric.haugen@desales.edu
Andy Theodorou, Co-owner of the Drama Club, 610-393-1424, info@thedramaclub.com
Timeline
Carpentry Practicum Student
DeSales University
02.2023 - Current
Lighting Designer/Light Board Programmer
Philadelphia Drama Club
07.2022 - 08.2022
Electrics Work Study
DeSales University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Design And Technology
DeSales University
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