Paul Swietek
Arcata,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehearsal Technician
Eureka Symphony Orchestra
01.2020 - Current
- Managed rehearsal space for Eureka Symphony Orchestra, and facilitated the transportation and setup of a variety of musical instruments and related equipment in time for concerts.
Stage Technician
Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
06.2018 - Current
- Assist in all aspects of stage production, from loading and setting up equipment, to operate lighting boards, running flyrail systems, operating as stage manager, taking tickets, staffing concessions, setting up marquee, etc, at ACPA in Eureka, CA.
Sandwich Artist
Hole In The Wall/Pile High Deli
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Served up to several hundred customers a day, providing friendly, welcoming service and custom, made-to-order sandwiches in a highly time-sensitive work environment. When not fulfilling in-person or over the phone sandwich orders, worked to complete a wide variety of supplementary tasks including but not limited to: food prep, restocking ingredients in the sandwich bar, cleaning the interior and exterior of the restaurant according to Cal/OSHA standards, taking inventory of and stocking our chips and drinks shelves, and shutting down the restaurant and securing it at the close of business hours.
Stage Technician
Oregon Stage Lighting and Sound
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Set up, strike, maintain, and operate large moving light and moveable roof systems at a variety of events, including music festivals and county fairs, across the state of Oregon
- Also assisted with building stages and facilitating the transfer of artists' equipment before, during, and after events.
Stage Technician
CenterArts
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Assisted in all aspects of stage production, from loading and setting up equipment, to operate lighting boards, running flyrail systems, operating as stage manager, taking tickets, staffing concessions, setting up marquee, etc, at a variety of local music venues.
Cleaner
Redwood Coast Vacation Rentals
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Responsible for cleaning a variety of properties, from studio apartments to 5 bedroom houses, in locations in Humboldt County from Trinidad to Eureka
- Scheduled cleaning shifts were highly time-sensitive, with guests usually arriving in the same day
- In addition to cleaning properties thoroughly, I was also responsible for making sure the property in question was securely locked when I departed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/History
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
Woodside, CA06.2010
Skills
- Adaptable: Able to quickly learn and perform a wide variety of tasks
- Personable: Able to work seamlessly alongside people from a wide variety of backgrounds to achieve a common goal
- Resilient: Used to working on demanding and complicated or simple and repetitive tasks for long hours
- Time Management: Used to performing a multitude of tasks in highly time-sensitive environments
- Customer Rapport: Always strive to maintain a positive attitude with customers
- Verbal and Written Communication: Highly skilled in matters involving public speaking or any form of writing
Accomplishments
Had works of poetry published 5 years in a row, from 2015-2019, in a variety of literary publications, ranging from Humboldt State University's Toyon Literary Magazine, to Z Publishing's "Best Emerging Poets" collection.
Timeline
Sandwich Artist
Hole In The Wall/Pile High Deli
04.2021 - 12.2022
Rehearsal Technician
Eureka Symphony Orchestra
01.2020 - Current
Stage Technician
Oregon Stage Lighting and Sound
05.2019 - 08.2019
Stage Technician
Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
06.2018 - Current
Cleaner
Redwood Coast Vacation Rentals
05.2017 - 08.2017
Stage Technician
CenterArts
09.2015 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English/History
Humboldt State University
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
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