Shannon O’Leary
Summary
Dynamic Shipwide Technician with Disney Cruise Line, skilled in electrical wiring and troubleshooting. A trustworthy individual with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and maintain peak performance in high-pressure environments, enhancing show quality across multiple productions daily.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipwide Technician
Disney Cruise Line
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
10.2022 - Current
- Has worked on over 70 shows in 40 performance spaces on 5 of 7 current ships in the Disney fleet
- Opening team for the Disney Destiny, facilitating the launch of 12 new immersive spaces
- Collaborated with Disney Live Entertainment in show sustainment for consistency among ships
- Disney Trainer. Responsible for training new hire technicians in daily operation, equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Stage manager for various small scale productions shipwide
- Participates in the loading of pyrotechnics at sea
- Maintained and repaired various equipment on board to ensure operational efficiency.
Haunt Electrician, Spotlight Operator
Gateway Playhouse
Bellport, New York
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Installed electrics and automation for their haunted playhouse takeover
- Did basic electrics maintenance and organization on property during work calls
- Stepped into the spot light operator position for 2 jukebox musicals after they had opened
Head Spotlight Operator, Production Electrician
Tuacahn Center for the Arts
Ivins, Utah
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Pre season lighting maintenance and continued regular maintenance throughout the season
- Installed a variety of scenic lighting elements and LED tape work.
- Spot cue caller for 8 spot ops for 2 productions, 6 spots for 1 production. While operating 1 spot.
Lounge Technician
Norwegian Cruise Line
Tampa, Florida
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and maintained the main lounge on board for post covid relaunch
- Worked with 5 different bands during rehearsal and reopening operations on the ship
- Assisted the cruise director and cruise staff team in daily operations
Deck Electrician, Electrics Overhire
Riverside Theatre
Vero Beach, Florida
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Was on deck as electrician for a production of the 39 steps. Assisted props and costuming as needed.
- Assisted the electrics department for change over to 2 main stage productions.
Spotlight Operator, Production Electrician
Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit, Maine
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Spotlight Operator for 9 productions
- Assisted in weekly work calls and basic lighting maintenance
- Installed set electrics and hung moving lights
- Operated spotlight equipment during live performances for optimal lighting effects.
- Maintained and repaired spotlight equipment to ensure peak performance levels.
- Ensured that lighting cues were accurate and timely during live shows.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on spotlight equipment
Assistant Electrician
Feld Entertainment
Tampa, Florida
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Participated in pre season production in LX maintenance preparing the tour for the road
- Instructed locals in load in and load out
- Did moving light and projector repairs during the run of show as needed.
Education
General Theatre Studies -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2018
Scenic and Lighting Design -
Florida School of The Arts
Palatka, FL06.2016
Technical Theatre -
Indian River Charter High School VAPA Program
Vero Beach, FL05.2014
Skills
- Basic Carpentry skills
- Set Construction
- Moving light repair
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Electrical Wiring
- Soldering
- LED Tape
- Scenic Painting
- Basic stage combat
- Balloon Artistry
- Comfortable with heights
- Microsoft Office
- Vectorworks
- LightWright
- Photoshop
- Garageband
- ETC Nomad
- Blacktrax
- Followme
- Watchout
- AMX
- QSYS
- Etc Expression, Express, Element, ION
- GrandMa2/3
- Standard sound board
- Yamaha CL/QLs
Timeline
Haunt Electrician, Spotlight Operator
Gateway Playhouse
08.2023 - 10.2024
Shipwide Technician
Disney Cruise Line
10.2022 - Current
Head Spotlight Operator, Production Electrician
Tuacahn Center for the Arts
04.2022 - 10.2022
Lounge Technician
Norwegian Cruise Line
01.2021 - 01.2022
Deck Electrician, Electrics Overhire
Riverside Theatre
12.2019 - 03.2020
Spotlight Operator, Production Electrician
Ogunquit Playhouse
04.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Electrician
Feld Entertainment
08.2018 - 12.2018
General Theatre Studies -
Valencia College
Scenic and Lighting Design -
Florida School of The Arts
Technical Theatre -
Indian River Charter High School VAPA Program