Rachel Ann Van Der Meulen
Brandon,FL
Summary
I am a Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions. Creative and innovative problem-solver, as well as a, Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lighting Technician (L2) - On Call
Streamlined Productions
04.2023 - Current
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Implemented automated systems or set up manual controls to manage production lighting.
- Worked with director and other production staff to assess requirements and advocate for associated equipment needs or important safety standards.
- Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
- Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings..
AV Technician - Intern
Central Park Performing Arts Center
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
Stagehand
Crew One Production
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for different performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with teams to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
Stagehand
Rhino Productions
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with teams to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
Education
Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL03-2027
Skills
- Technical leadership
- Broadcast production
- Forklift operator
- Electrical generator management
- Safety regulations
- Lighting technology
- Cable management
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Sound operations
- Lighting design
- Power distribution
- Lighting installation
- Structured cabling
- System troubleshooting
- Control systems
- Camera operation
- Low-voltage cabling
- Tool management
- Safety control
- Signal troubleshooting
- Equipment testing
- Attentive to detail
- Cable organization
- Reliable and consistent
- Audiovisual equipment
- Set construction
- Prop management
- Prop handling
- Stage setup
- Safety code
- Body strength
- Set lighting
- Stage assistance
- Technical proficiency
Certification
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Certification - OSHA.
- Forklift Operator Certification - Liftoff Certifications.
- Aerial Work Platform Operator Safety Training Certificate – Liftoff Certifications
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lighting Technician (L2) - On Call
Streamlined Productions
04.2023 - Current
AV Technician - Intern
Central Park Performing Arts Center
08.2022 - 12.2023
Stagehand
Crew One Production
04.2021 - 09.2024
Stagehand
Rhino Productions
02.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences
Hillsborough Community College
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