Rhys Deveson
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Theatre Technician with expertise in Sound, Lighting, and Production Management. Working on productions ranging from live musical theatre, drama, music, lectures, and services in venues ranging from high school theatres and churches to commercial 700 seat theatres. Extensive customer service experience with small businesses and large corporations in tight time constraints, and motivated professional proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with several years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics, and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stage Technician
City of Poway
Poway, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared sets with lighting and other equipment to meet production specifications
- Collaborated with production staff to deliver exceptional performances
- Controlled lights, sound and video equipment during live productions taking cues and requests from clients or rental staff
- Worked alongside rental clients and production staff to produce the clients' needs and within the specifications from production staff
Stagehand
IATSE Local 122
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted in stage and technical setup and breakdown for all types of performances
- Adhered to safety protocol in storing, loading and unloading set pieces and stage equipment
- Calibrated audio, lighting and recording equipment to keep operational for each show
- Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues
- Analyzed client requests to determine and locate needed information
Truck Driver • Part-time
Evolution Diamond Technology
Ramona, CA
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Produced and Manufactured Diamond polishing pads for floor and concrete polishing Machines
- Load and Unload a 26-foot box truck
- Drive designated routes and pick up and drop off in tight commercial zones
- Drive steep mountains and windy roads
Head Sound Engineer
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented sound designs for live performances
- Created and maintained audio systems to ensure optimal performance
- Provided technical support to sound engineers and technicians during events
- Managed the mixing console for live shows, ensuring that all performers were heard clearly
- Tested and calibrated microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixers, and other related equipment prior to use in performances or recordings
Stage Technician Intern
California Center For The Arts
Escondido, CA
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Identified, diagnosed and resolved problems with media systems
- Assessed AV equipment, performing minor repairs to promote continued functionality
- Controlled lights, sound and A/V equipment during live productions
General Manager
Codebreakers Escape Room
Oceanside, CA
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Front of house operations and gamemaster
- Programming and building of interactive props and puzzles
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of puzzles and computers within each room
Student Technician
San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos, CA
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Employed by the School District as a Theatre Technician, responsible for planning, organizing and crewing events held on site by various charities, churches and district groups
- Responsible for maintaining inventory, equipment maintenance, safety, supervision and training of junior technicians
- Liaised with campus and District staff, facilities and technology departments and the customers to ensure successful and safe events, for audiences of up to 300
Education
CDL Class A - Commercial Drivers License
America Truck School
Riverside CA 03-2025
High School Diploma -
Mission Hills High School
San Marcos, CA06-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Associate's Degree in Arts and Humanitarians
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- CDL Class A driver
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Lighting technician
- Sound technician
- Production management
- Safety protocols
- Route planning
- Problem solving
- Commercial driving
- Verbal and written communication
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
Class A CDL Driver, 03/27/25
Awards And Scholarships
- Principals Commendation award, 06/01/21, Mission Hills High School
- Student Technical Director, 06/01/21, Drama Production
- Theatre Technician of the Year, 06/01/20, Drama Production
- Rookie Theatre Technician of the Year, 06/01/18, Drama Production
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stagehand
IATSE Local 122
08.2023 - 11.2024
Truck Driver • Part-time
Evolution Diamond Technology
07.2022 - 10.2024
Head Sound Engineer
Palomar Community College
04.2022 - 03.2024
Stage Technician Intern
California Center For The Arts
10.2021 - 08.2023
Stage Technician
City of Poway
07.2021 - Current
General Manager
Codebreakers Escape Room
03.2021 - 04.2022
Student Technician
San Marcos Unified School District
09.2018 - 04.2020
CDL Class A - Commercial Drivers License
America Truck School
High School Diploma -
Mission Hills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Associate's Degree in Arts and Humanitarians
Palomar College
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