
Entertainment Design & Consultation
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A seasoned professional with over 25 years in the entertainment, lighting and special events industries.
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A successful leader with a proven track record in creation, development, management and execution.
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A driven individual with impeccable integrity, high standards, and a humble, compassionate heart for others.
Experience
Encelium
Digital Lumens Inc. / OSRAM
Lighting Controls Manufacturer
Toronto, Canada (Remote)
2019-2023
Project Manager
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Directed the design, installation, and commissioning of lighting construction projects located throughout the United States.
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Coordinated projects with contractors, engineers, local representatives, end-users, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
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Generated Submittal Packages, Bills of Materials, Quotes, Schedules, O&M Packages, Forecasts, and other various reports.
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Approved designs, governed project pricing, educated contractors and agents, coordinated material releases and shipments.
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Clients included hospitals, government facilities, airports, educational institutions, and other commercial properties.
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Oversaw a caseload of approximately 65 projects representing an estimated $4.5 million in revenue at any given time.
Field Engineer
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Traveled independently throughout America commissioning and servicing Encelium X and Extend lighting systems.
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Built databases, setup local area networks, programmed and verified system functionality, conducted calibrations.
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Trained, coached, and mentored 3rd party certified service providers, local representatives, and end-users on system use.
IATSE Local 322
Theatrical Stage Employees Union
Charlotte, NC
2018-2019
Referral Hall Stagehand
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Comprehensive Stagehand with IATSE Union (non-member).
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Head Electrician for the Knight Theater.
Carowinds
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Amusement Park
Charlotte, NC
2013-2017
Entertainment Manager
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Oversaw and directed the yearly implementation and operation of the following:
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Live Shows (Approx. 20)
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Parkwide Events (SCarowinds/Winterfest)
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Paladium Amphitheater Concerts
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Park Ambassador Program
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Peanuts Character Meet & Greets
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Streetmosphere Entertainment
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Dinosaurs Alive! Attraction
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Two Costumes Shops
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Makeup, Masks & Prosthetics Shop
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Electrics Shop
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Haunt Build & Construction Shop
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SCarowinds Attraction Design
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Numerous Special Events
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Winterfest Entertainment (New in 2017)
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Established, defined and implemented departmental vision, goals, policies, procedures and overall structure.
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Created, designed, directed, installed and executed new attraction and show product from concept to daily operation.
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Auditioned, hired, led, coached and developed a staff of 150+ seasonal associates to successfully fulfill department goals.
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Established and maintained yearly multi-million dollar budget; oversaw department purchasing and labor expenditures.
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Negotiated contracts, plans and equipment purchases with a variety of outside vendors, consultants and service providers.
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Provided support for special events in coordination with multiple vendors and internal departments.
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Oversaw the creation of department promotional materials, public announcements, in-park signage and mailings.
Television Production Service
Lighting Integration Company
Atlanta, GA
2004-2006, 2008-2013
Lighting Designer, Project Manager, Senior Service Technician
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Designed and drafted lighting systems for television programs, performing arts venues, worship facilities, etc.
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Created specifications and bills of materials to meet client expectations and budgets.
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Coordinated project details with contractors, electrical engineers, architects, salesmen, manufacturers, and end user.
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Supervised weekly office-wide project management meeting to review, coordinate and schedule company endeavors.
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Supplied turn-on, system commissioning and training for new lighting systems (Certified ETC Turn-on Technician).
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Oversaw Service Department, including on-site installations, field-service repairs and shop maintenance.
Northside Baptist Church
Roswell, GA
2009-2013
Media Director
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Designed lighting and directed video for weekly services in a contemporary worship setting.
First Baptist Church of Woodstock
Woodstock, GA
2006-2008
Lighting Designer and Video Associate
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Designed lighting for weekly webcast worship services in 7,700 seat main worship center and 2,000 seat chapel.
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Purchased and coordinated equipment needs for lighting renovations and installations in four worship facilities.
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Videographer, editor, and scriptwriter for various projects.
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Producer, Director, Switcher, Shader, Camera and CG Operator for Sunday Services as needed.
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Scenic Designer for conferences and special events.
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Coordinated and trained volunteers.
University of Tennessee /
Clarence Brown Theatre Company
Knoxville, TN
1998-2004
Master Electrician
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Oversaw the installation and use of lighting systems for the 581 seat Clarence Brown Theatre, 400 seat Ula Love Doughty Carousel Theatre (Arena), and the 100 seat Lab Theatre (Black Box) on the campus of the University of Tennessee.
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Managed and maintained all lighting and electrical equipment for the professional repertory company, as well as student productions.
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Managed crew of electricians, IATSE union members, graduate / undergraduate students.
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Taught introductory Lighting Design class to undergraduate students.
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Worked with renowned directors and designers from the world-wide theatre community.
Freelance, Self Employed
2000-Present
Lighting Designer
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Designed over 100+ projects, including television, regional theater, concerts, conferences, dance, opera, and facility designs.
North Carolina Shakespeare
Festival
High Point, NC
1997
Electrician
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Designed and drafted lighting systems for television programs, performing arts venues, worship facilities, etc.
Select Lighting Design Experience
Worship Facilities & Auditoriums
First Baptist Church Woodstock
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Worship Center Lighting
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High School Sanctuary Lighting
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Middle School Sanctuary Lighting
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Chapel Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
Rock Springs Baptist Church
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Youth Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
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College Student Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
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Children's Ministry Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
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Children's Ministry Themed Corridor Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
Eastside Baptist Church
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Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
First Free Will Baptist Church
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Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
First Baptist Church Sugar Hill
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Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems
Judah Church
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Sanctuary Lighting
Northside Baptist Church
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Sanctuary Lighting
St. Simons Community Church
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Sanctuary Lighting
Fellowship Bible Church
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Sanctuary Lighting
Cedar Creek Church
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Sanctuary Lighting
North Cleveland Church of God
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Sanctuary Lighting
Solid Rock Assembly of God
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Youth Sanctuary Lighting
West End Baptist Church
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Youth Sanctuary Lighting
Calvary Assembly of God
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Children’s Sanctuary Lighting
Albany State University
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ACAD Auditorium Stage Lighting
Amusement Park Attractions
Carowinds
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Plaza Stage Control System & Lighting (Luminate! Layout)
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Blood Yard
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Slaughterhouse: The Final Cut
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Silver Scream Studios
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7th Ward
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London Terror
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Zombie High
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Scary Tales
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Skeleton Key Rooms
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Skeleton Crew
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Blood Drums
Televised Broadcasts &
Music Videos
First Baptist Atlanta / In Touch
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First Family Christmas 2012 with Dr. Charles Stanley
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First Family Christmas 2017
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First Family Christmas 2018
Sevier Heights Baptist Church
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Reaching New Heights with Dr. Hollie Miller
Siloam Church International
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Jonathon Carter Ministries
First Baptist Montgomery
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Sunday Morning Service with Dr. Jay Wolf
First Baptist Church Woodstock
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Love2Help.org (Three-part commercial series)
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Sunday Webcast Church Services, Numerous Video Projects
This Hope
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“Break My Plans” (Music video co-design)
Regional Theatre Productions
Clarence Brown Theatre
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Always…Patsy Cline
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'ART’
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Oklahoma! (Winner-Best lighting KATC award)
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile
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dha-fuzion, Back to Creation
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An O. Henry Christmas
Cumberland County Playhouse
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Les Misèrables
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (World Regional Theatre Premier)
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Cats (South East Regional Theatre Premier)
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Phantom
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White Christmas
Performance Space 122
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dha-fuzion NYC (off-off Broadway)
Concerts & Conferences
First Baptist Church Woodstock
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Woodstock Christmas Festival 2006
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Woodstock Christmas Festival 2007
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Woodstock Men’s Conference 2006
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Woodstock Men’s Conference 2007
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Race to Win Children’s Musical
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Celebrate Freedom Outdoor Concert
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Prime
First Baptist Church Alpharetta
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Lincoln Brewster Concert
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Sean Smith Premier Concert
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Weekly services 2005
Fellowship Bible Church
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Revive Concert
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Weekly services 2008-2009
North Star Church
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Lindee Link & God’s Warriors Concert
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Worship CD Release Concert
PDH Systems
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J & J Music Conference
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Conyers Baptist D’Now Conference
It’s a New Day Ministries
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Timothy & Barnabas Conference
Technical Elements
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Rockdale Baptist D’Now Conference 2007(w. Steve Fee)
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Rockdale Baptist D’Now Conference 2008 (w. Kristian Stanfill)
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Billy Graham Donor Dinner
Exact Audio
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Marietta Adventist Echoing Angels Concert
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11th Hour Premier Concert
Dance & Opera
Circle Modern Dance Company
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Spring Forward
Univ. of TN Dance Company
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Spring 2000 UT Dance Concert
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Spring 2001 UT Dance Concert
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Spring 2002 UT Dance Concert
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Spring 2003 UT Dance Concert
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Spring 2004 UT Dance Concert
Studio Arts for Dancers
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Studio Arts for Dancers 2000
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Studio Arts for Dancers 2002
Knoxville Chapter of Hadassah
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Perspectives in Modern Dance VIII
Bijou Theatre
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Opera
Univ. of TN Opera Company
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The Crucible
Related Skills
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Producer, Video Director, Video Editor, Camera Operator, Scenic Designer, Drafter, Sound Designer, Graphic Designer, Consultant, Mentor.
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Computer skills include AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Lightwright, Photoshop, Lightroom, Topaz, Final Cut Pro, ProPresenter, Planning Center, Microsoft Office Suite, among others.
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Previously an Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) Factory Authorized Field Service Technician.
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Currently volunteering at Judah Church in Charlotte, NC as Lighting Designer, Video Director and Production Team Scheduler.
Awards
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Ultimate Roller Coaster Design Contest
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National Grand Prize Winner for Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 Contest by Atari
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Knoxville Area Theatre Coalition Awards
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2003 Best Lighting Design Award for Oklahoma! at the Clarence Brown Theatre
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Knoxville Area Theatre Coalition Awards
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2004 Best Lighting Design Nomination for All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by the WordPlayers
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Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Dramatic Art 1993-1997
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Assistant to the Master Electrician: Playmakers Repertory Company, 1995-1997
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Internship: Walt Disney World Company, Disney/MGM Studios – “Ducktorate” Recipient / UNC Campus Rep.
References available upon request