WILLIAM M. STAAB
Audubon
Summary
Friendly, responsible professional with a reputation for providing exceptional organizational skills, creative problem solving and management support. Through adept supervision of logistics, installations and staff, I have delivered outstanding results for entertainment companies, managing large-scale exhibitions, motion pictures, theater productions and concerts.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lighting Technician, Production Assistant
Mummies of the World Touring Company LLC
01.2011 - Current
- Responsible for the lighting plan and installation for a 12,000 square foot exhibition
- Manage inventory and maintenance of (include qty of type of lighting here) lighting equipment
- Lead, supervise, and train local staff to execute lighting plan (including electrical cables, fixtures, focusing, color effects, image patterns, and creative effects)
- Assist and guide local staff during training, installation and dismantle efforts
- Assist curatorial staff in packing and unpacking of ancient artifacts
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
Set Dresser, Props Assistant, Stagehand
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
01.2007 - Current
- Perform set dressings for movie, television, and theater productions (including furnishings, walls, lighting, and featured objects)
- Perform and lead numerous tasks for productions, concerts, exhibits and movies
- Various indoor and outdoor projects, round out working as a stagehand for the IATSE union.
- Adhered strictly to established deadlines, enabling timely completion of projects without compromising quality or aesthetics.
- Implemented safety precautions during set construction and dismantling processes, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Supervised a team of junior set dressers, providing guidance and support to ensure tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Dressed sets quickly during tight turnaround times, ensuring minimal disruption to shooting schedules.
- Maintained inventory of all set dressing materials, ensuring efficient organization and accessibility.
- Coordinated closely with the art department on integrating cohesive design elements across sets and locations.
- Enhanced set aesthetics by selecting and arranging appropriate props for various scenes.
- Resolved challenges posed by difficult shooting conditions or limited space availability through innovative approaches to set design and decoration placement.
- Kept sets and props maintained for duration of production.
Production and Product Manager
Kion Defense Technologies
01.2003 - 08.2015
- Chemical manufacturing, R&D
- Responsible for the safe operation of a pilot plant manufacturing products for the coatings industry (ceramics and polymers for high temperature heat resistant applications)
- Make custom product formulation batches for various major market and small business customers
- Oversee and perform maintenance on all equipment ensuring safe operations
- Pack, prepare documentation and ship finished products to customers worldwide (Hazmat shipping certified)
- Order and manage inventory of raw materials, shipping materials, shop supplies and safety equipment
- Supervise, train, and conduct orientations for new and current employees
- Maintain database and shipping logs
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
Board Operator
TDP Thermal Depolymerization, LLC
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Operated, maintained and controlled main board plant production system
- Oversaw thermal depolymerisation processes (a hydrous process followed by an anhydrous cracking and distillation process)
Chemical Operator, Trainer
Sunoco
01.1989 - 12.2001
- Oversaw plant operating equipment (including the distillation of Phenol, Acetone, Alphamethylstyrene, and the oxidation process of Cumene HP into Crude Product
- Train new employees on operating, monitoring and maintenance functions
- Compiled data for yearly de-chokes of plant equipment, piping for turnaround and maintenance
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Documented all work activities accurately, providing valuable data for future reference and analysis purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PA06-1986
Skills
- Operations and logistics management
- Staff management and training
- Lighting installations
- Design/build production
- Equipment installation and maintenance
- Inventory and resource management
- Crew management
- Filming and television studios
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
White house Communications Award from President B. Obama
Set up of the stage and lecturn for The POTUS during a town hall meeting in Morrisville PA
Timeline
Lead Lighting Technician, Production Assistant
Mummies of the World Touring Company LLC
01.2011 - Current
Set Dresser, Props Assistant, Stagehand
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
01.2007 - Current
Production and Product Manager
Kion Defense Technologies
01.2003 - 08.2015
Board Operator
TDP Thermal Depolymerization, LLC
01.2002 - 12.2002
Chemical Operator, Trainer
Sunoco
01.1989 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
Northeast Catholic High School
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