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Nicholas Mennella

Brewster

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience as Student Technical Director at Brewster High School and Lighting designer for Taps N Toes Dance School, excelling in lighting and sound design. Proven ability to collaborate with anyone to complete a given task. Great skills with time management and problem solving. Also good at helping others and working as a team to get things done.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Technical Director

Brewster High School
10.2024 - Current
  • Set up all of the technical aspects of the fall drama including the lighting, sound, and mic systems.
  • Meet with director to take notes on how each scene should look and sound.
  • Create a cue list for the lighting and sound that can ensure the show runs smoothly.

Lighting Designer

Taps N Toes Dance School
05.2024 - Current
  • Typically a once a year commission job
  • Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
  • Collaborated with dance teachers to help make their vision for their students come true.
  • Devised cue sequences that synchronized with soundtracks, to highlight the dancers on stage.
  • Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.

Marching Band Section Leader

05.2023 - Current
  • Section leader of the marching band drum line.
  • Responsible for all of the kids in the drum line knowing their music.
  • Help younger students learn their music and the other skills for marching band.
  • Coordinate events with the directors and other section leaders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brewster High School
Brewster, NY
06-2026

Skills

  • Schedule coordination
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Student Technical Director

Brewster High School
10.2024 - Current

Lighting Designer

Taps N Toes Dance School
05.2024 - Current

Marching Band Section Leader

05.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Brewster High School