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
Boca Raton, FL
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
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, And New York
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
Huntingdon Valley, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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