Thomas Dwyer
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Over 12 years of experience at Shea, with expertise in operational management that has proven invaluable in maintaining continuity during transitional periods. Cultivated strong professional relationships with crew members, faculty and staff, outside clients, production managers, and talent, fostering collaboration and enhancing production. A commitment to excellence and attention to details ensures effective problem-solving and support for team objectives. This blend of experience and interpersonal skills positions as a key asset in any dynamic environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Crew Chief/PSM/TD
Shea Center, NJ
NJ
01.2013 - Current
- Manage load ins, load outs, rehearsals, and crew.
- Call all shows and keep time and efficient show reports.
- Invoicing and billing to various departments and production rentals.
- Scheduling, theatre upkeep and maintenance.
- Maintain hospitality for UPA shows.
- Design and incorporate stage decor for special occasions, ie. DLS, and Holiday
PSM/Off Stage VOG, TD, Executive Board Member
Miss NY Scholarship Competition
01.2020 - Current
- Serve as PSM
- Ensure all technical needs are met
- Mic up contestants
- Scout event location
- Establish tech budget
- Ensure tech needs are secured and kept within budget
- Serve as off stage announcer
- Secure backstage crew and volunteers
Production Manager
Kent Gordis Productions
Times Square New Years Eve
01.2009 - Current
- Secure proper city permits
- Secure production trailer locations and monitor trailer delivery
- Secure proper city permits and scatter meal times for all camera and production crew
- Arrange and deliver rehearsal schedule to all production and camera operators
- Make any script adjustments and last minute changes and dispense them to all production crew.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-1992
Skills
- Visionary leadership
- Meticulously organized
- Timely execution
- Adept at managing multiple responsibilities
- Manage lighting systems
- Technical issue resolution
- Vocal performance
- Skilled in carpentry
Certification
currently enrolled in vectorworks, and Osha 30
Languages
English
Timeline
PSM/Off Stage VOG, TD, Executive Board Member
Miss NY Scholarship Competition
01.2020 - Current
Senior Crew Chief/PSM/TD
Shea Center, NJ
01.2013 - Current
Production Manager
Kent Gordis Productions
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Select Prod Stage Manager
- Nunsense A-Men (1st National Tour), Dir. Dan Goggin
- Dido and Aeneus Dir. Christopher Herbert, Shea Center for Perf Arts, NJ
- Pirates of Penzance Dir. Philip Sprayberry, Shea Center for Perf Arts, NJ
- Little Shop of Horrors Dir. Hunter, Foster Fox Theatre, Ga
- Darlene Love, Alone on Christmas Dir. William Schermerhorn, Shea Center for Perf Arts, NJ
- Collage' 2013-2026 Dir. Payton Mc Donald Dir., Shea Center for Perf Arts, NJ
- Miss New York Competition Sloane Lewis Paramount Theatre of Hudson Valley, NY
- Miss America Homecoming, El Museo Del Bario, NY
Performer
- Big River, Dir. Des McAnuff ,Eugene O'Neill Theatre
- Into the Woods, Dir. James Lepine, Martin Beck Theatre
- Best of Broadway (European Tour), Dir. Johnnie Worthy, Various
- Nunsense A-Men (Original Off-Broadway cast, First National Tour), Dir. Dan Goggin, 47th St Theatre, NY