Rayah Davis
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Motivated Stagehand and Utility worker with hands-on experience in staging, carpentry, material handling, and utility work, dedicated to enhancing live productions. Proven track record of assisting in the seamless execution of various events while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth event setups and teardowns. A reliable team player with a keen eye for art and design, committed to collaboration and eager to contribute to team success while further developing professional expertise.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand
IATSE Local 134
San Jose, CA
2026 - Current
- Live Event and Entertainment Production
- Stage Building, Carpentry, and Scenic Construction
- Truss Building and Structural Assembly
- CES Power Distribution and Power Runs
- LED and Video Wall Installation
- Video Assist and Video Production Support
- Lighting and Audio/Visual (AV) Support
- Special Effects (SFX) Support
- Power Tool and Hand Tool Operation
- Vinyl, Graphics, and Branding Installation
- Material Handling and Equipment Transport
- Load-In and Load-Out Operations
- Stage Setup, Strike, and Teardown
- Equipment Handling and Production Support
- Safe and Efficient Work in Fast-Paced Production Environments
House Utility, Back of House
Chase Center Arena
San Francisco, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Perform load-ins, setups, strikes, and arena conversions for sporting events, concerts, and live productions.
- Install and remove basketball floors, hockey glass, dasher boards, ice coverings, ground protection, seating, and stages.
- Assemble and dismantle truss, pipe and drape, gantries, stages, and specialized sports equipment.
- Set up, operate, and strike lighting, audio, AV, LED, video, house systems, and band equipment.
- Operate motors for scoreboards, gantries, speakers, moving lights, trusses, and spotlights.
- Assist with special effects setup and strike, including pyro, laser, cryo, and confetti systems.
- Install vinyl graphics, temporary signage, and rafter banners; perform event-related painting, patching, carpet, seat, and arena repairs.
- Load and unload production trucks and rental equipment; operate forklifts and safely use hand and power tools in fast-paced production environments.
Logistics Staff Member
Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, CA
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Safely and securely moves furniture to suit the needs of each event
- Sets up tables, linens, chairs and stages per special event layouts
- Establishes a secure perimeter by setting up metal detectors, barricades and ticket scanners
- Assists in client and vendor load-in for special events
- Operate golf carts, gas vehicles & flatbeds in order to deliver, stage and/or deploy items such as tables, chairs, signage, barricades and other safety items
- Set up & strike events including tables, chairs, furniture, pipe and drape, stanchions, stages, rental and/or house equipment
- Set up & strike pre/post-game equipment on/off football field
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Art with Concentrations in Drawing, Printmaking, and Painting
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV08.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, CA06.2018
Affiliations
IATSE-Local 16, IATSE-Local 134
SKILLS
Entertainment, Live Events, Carpentry (Skillful), Running Power (CES), LED, Video Wall, Video Assist, Stage-builds, Lighting/AV, SFX, Power Tools/Hand Tools, Vinyl/Graphics, Materials Transport, Load Ins/Outs, Heavy Lifting 50+ lbs, Time Management, Adaptability, Strong Verbal & Written Communication, Operations & Project Management, Customer Service, Collaboration & Networking, Graphic Design
Accomplishments
NVIDIA 2026, Google Keynote 2026, FIFA World Cup 2026
Timeline
House Utility, Back of House
Chase Center Arena
11.2024 - Current
Logistics Staff Member
Levi's Stadium
09.2024 - 03.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Pittsburg High School
Stagehand
IATSE Local 134
2026 - Current
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Art with Concentrations in Drawing, Printmaking, and Painting
University of Nevada-Las Vegas