Noah Waitman
Kodak,TN
Summary
Dynamic Lighting Assistant Team Lead with expertise in crew management and adaptive problem solving. Strong track record of training new technicians and ensuring seamless execution of lighting setups across multiple venues, contributing to high-quality performances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Assistant Team Lead
Dollywood Theme Park
Pigeon Forge, TN
05.2023 - Current
- Oversee 7 different venues and teams to ensure quality and understanding with any lighting or video needs.
- Work with the team to troubleshoot any issues that arise.
- Train new host on tools, rigging, and lighting systems and SOP's.
- Program when needed and support all lighting Q2Q's
- Plan all set builds and teardown with the Team Lead, then execute those plans.
- Available to assist all venues at any time.
- Conduct research on new fixtures, consoles, or systems and present any to leadership that my enhance our guest experience.
- Coordinate with Stage managers and other departments to work on any projects as needed.
- Conduct "Positive Discipline" on our hosts as needed.
- Manage all lighting and video show backups.
- Conduct Quality control checks on shows weekly and correct issues as needed.
Lighting Technician
Dollywood Theme Park
Pigeon Forge, TN
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Programmed and ran the lighting console for multiple theatrical shows, concerts, and events.
- Operated and maintained lighting equipment for live performances, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with stage crew to set up and troubleshoot lighting systems during show runs.
- Assisted in designing lighting layouts to enhance visual storytelling for productions.
- Trained new technicians on basic lighting operations and safety procedures, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
General Stage Technician
Dollywood Theme Park
Pigeon Forge, TN
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Spot Operator for multiple shows.
- Responsible for filling all fluids weekly.
Drone Technician
Dollywood Theme Park
Pigeon Forge, TN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Set up and tear down before and after shows nightly.
- Preformed all pre flight checks before shows.
Skills
- Lighting control systems
- Special effects lighting
- Electrical safety
- Adaptive problem solving
- DMX protocol
- Follow spot operation
- Hog 4
- Qlab
- Crew management
Timeline
Lighting Assistant Team Lead
Dollywood Theme Park
05.2023 - Current
Lighting Technician
Dollywood Theme Park
03.2022 - 05.2023
General Stage Technician
Dollywood Theme Park
08.2021 - 03.2022
Drone Technician
Dollywood Theme Park
06.2021 - 08.2021