Sophia Riley-Diaz
Gledora,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre Technician
Bridges Auditorium
Pomona, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Checked and adjusted sound levels, lighting equipment, and other technical elements for theatrical performances.
- Maintained a detailed inventory of all technical supplies used in the theatre.
- Performed minor repairs on theatre equipment as needed.
- Provided technical support during rehearsals and performances.
- Operated spotlights, fog machines, and other special effects devices according to production requirements.
- Assisted with set construction and painting projects as needed.
Student Company Stage Manager
The School of Arts and enterprise
Pomona
08.2021 - 05.2023
- A member of the leadership team for the Theater Arts Department aiding in the production of all live events events
- Worked as the right hand to Director of the department to implemented and develop operational standards, organizations and procedures.
- Organized and managed student production crew and performers to ensure smooth running of events.
- Analyzed feedback from previous productions in order make improvements going forward.
- Created schedules for rehearsals and performances that optimized time usage
Production Stage Manager
Takin' It To The Streets: The SAE's 20th Anniversary Year Gala
Pomona
- In the streets of the Pomona Art Colony an evening of live performances from SAE vocalist as well as the Downbeat Dance Band introducing the new foundation.
- Overlooked rehearsal processes, staging, production issues and developed corrective actions plans as needed.
- Worked collaboratively with directors to ensure that all creative elements were properly implemented on stage.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Front of House Team Member
Elvis Shows SoCal
Redondo Beach
- Greeted customers upon immediate arrival, offering assistance with obtaining tickets and finding their tickets
- Collaborated with staff and management to provide exemplary customer service and ensure ticketing runs smoothing
- Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous manner.
- Performed opening duties such as walk through of the theatre, organizing the box office, looking over vendor set ups
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Technical Theatre Candidate -
Santa Monica College
05.2025
High School Diploma -
The School of Arts And Enterprise
06.2023
Skills
- Google and Word software proficiency
- Set Painting
- QLab and Light Board operation (building simple cues, and operating)
- Stage Hand Experience
- Stage Production Management
- Equipment and Systems Maintenance
- Team Communication
Timeline
Theatre Technician
Bridges Auditorium
11.2023 - Current
Student Company Stage Manager
The School of Arts and enterprise
08.2021 - 05.2023
Production Stage Manager
Takin' It To The Streets: The SAE's 20th Anniversary Year Gala
Front of House Team Member
Elvis Shows SoCal
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Technical Theatre Candidate -
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
The School of Arts And Enterprise
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