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Education
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Rain Bridges

Madison,TN

Summary

Multi-talented Technical Director ready to apply many years of experience in new position with room for growth and advancements. Skilled at evaluating and maintaining equipment, resolving issues, and implementing plans that solve problems and account for team abilities and limitations. Shrewd and pragmatic professional with strong planning and communication skills.

Work History

Technical Director

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
  • Oversaw installation activities by providing guidance to technicians as needed.
  • Created training materials for staff on the use of various audio visual technologies.
  • Trained personnel on the proper use of various pieces of equipment used in productions.
  • Supervised crew members in the setup, operation and maintenance of all technical systems.

Assistant Stage Manager

Salama Urban Ministries
Nashville, TN
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to at all times in both rehearsal and performance environments.
  • Assisted with the preparation of show documents such as prompt scripts, rehearsal schedules, stage diagrams, and run sheets.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as wardrobe and makeup teams regarding changes needed for individual actors' looks throughout a show's run.
  • Kept detailed records of all activities related to each production including attendance logs, daily reports, incident reports.

Assistant Stage Manager

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
  • Checked microphone packs before every performance for proper functioning and battery life.
  • Set up furniture onstage prior to each performance in accordance with blocking notes.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to at all times in both rehearsal and performance environments.
  • Responded quickly to any emergency situations that may arise on-stage or backstage.

Sound Engineer

Hillsboro High School
Nashville, TN
  • Assisted with post-production tasks such as creating sound effects and mastering final mixes.
  • Created a mix of sounds from multiple sources by adjusting levels on the mixing board.
  • Repaired and maintained audio equipment, such as mixers, microphones, amplifiers and switching devices.

Sound Engineer

Mount Zion Baptist Church
Nashville, TN
  • Assisted with post-production tasks such as creating sound effects and mastering final mixes.
  • Set up and adjusted sound systems for live performances, rehearsals, recordings, and broadcasts.
  • Provided technical support for bands during live shows or studio sessions as needed.
  • Monitored sound levels during recording sessions and live events to guarantee quality recordings.
  • Used sound editing boards to mix voices and music.

Assistant Sound Engineer

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
  • Provided support to Sound Engineers in mixing music tracks for recordings.
  • Created a library of sounds effects and musical elements for use in post-production workflows.
  • Assisted with setting up and operating sound equipment for live events.

Fly Operator

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.

Set Builder

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
  • Assisted in painting and staining of sets and props according to the director's specifications.
  • Utilized hand tools to cut wood and other materials for set construction projects.
  • Provided guidance and support to less experienced crew members throughout the duration of each build project.
  • Worked with a wide range of materials including lumber, drywall, plasterboard, metal framing components.

Set Builder

Salama Urban Ministries
Nashville, TN
  • Assisted in painting and staining of sets and props according to the director's specifications.
  • Adhered to given budget restrictions when selecting materials for set builds.
  • Repaired existing structures as necessary when changes were made to a set build plan.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Implementation oversight
  • Production updates
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Software Development
  • Web development
  • Risk Assessments
  • Technical Guidance

Affiliations

  • Founding Member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Business Manager Alpha Psi Omega
  • A writer and audio technician for two film projects

Accomplishments

  • Nominated in audio for Spotlight Awards.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Director

Tennessee State University

Assistant Stage Manager

Salama Urban Ministries

Assistant Stage Manager

Tennessee State University

Sound Engineer

Hillsboro High School

Sound Engineer

Mount Zion Baptist Church

Assistant Sound Engineer

Tennessee State University

Fly Operator

Tennessee State University

Set Builder

Tennessee State University

Set Builder

Salama Urban Ministries

Bachelor of Science -

Tennessee State University

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