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Joshua P. Hamrick

  • A seasoned professional with over 25 years in the entertainment, lighting and special events industries. 

  • A successful leader with a proven track record in creation, development, management and execution. 

  • 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

  • Directed the design, installation, and commissioning of lighting construction projects located throughout the United States.

  • Coordinated projects with contractors, engineers, local representatives, end-users, internal teams, and other stakeholders.

  • Generated Submittal Packages, Bills of Materials, Quotes, Schedules, O&M Packages, Forecasts, and other various reports.

  • Approved designs, governed project pricing, educated contractors and agents, coordinated material releases and shipments.

  • Clients included hospitals, government facilities, airports, educational institutions, and other commercial properties.

  • Oversaw a caseload of approximately 65 projects representing an estimated $4.5 million in revenue at any given time.

Field Engineer

  • Traveled independently throughout America commissioning and servicing Encelium X and Extend lighting systems.

  • Built databases, setup local area networks, programmed and verified system functionality, conducted calibrations.

  • 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

  • Comprehensive Stagehand with IATSE Union (non-member). 

  • Head Electrician for the Knight Theater.

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Carowinds

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Amusement Park

Charlotte, NC

2013-2017

Entertainment Manager

  • Oversaw and directed the yearly implementation and operation of the following:

    • Live Shows (Approx. 20)

    • Parkwide Events (SCarowinds/Winterfest)

    • Paladium Amphitheater Concerts

    • Park Ambassador Program

    • Peanuts Character Meet & Greets

    • Streetmosphere Entertainment

    • Dinosaurs Alive! Attraction

    • Two Costumes Shops

    • Makeup, Masks & Prosthetics Shop

    • Electrics Shop

    • Haunt Build & Construction Shop

    • SCarowinds Attraction Design

    • Numerous Special Events

    • Winterfest Entertainment (New in 2017)

  • Established, defined and implemented departmental vision, goals, policies, procedures and overall structure.

  • Created, designed, directed, installed and executed new attraction and show product from concept to daily operation.

  • Auditioned, hired, led, coached and developed a staff of 150+ seasonal associates to successfully fulfill department goals.

  • Established and maintained yearly multi-million dollar budget; oversaw department purchasing and labor expenditures.

  • Negotiated contracts, plans and equipment purchases with a variety of outside vendors, consultants and service providers.

  • Provided support for special events in coordination with multiple vendors and internal departments.

  • Oversaw the creation of department promotional materials, public announcements, in-park signage and mailings.

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Television Production Service

Lighting Integration Company

Atlanta, GA

2004-2006, 2008-2013

Lighting Designer, Project Manager, Senior Service Technician

  • Designed and drafted lighting systems for television programs, performing arts venues, worship facilities, etc.

  • Created specifications and bills of materials to meet client expectations and budgets.

  • Coordinated project details with contractors, electrical engineers, architects, salesmen, manufacturers, and end user.

  • Supervised weekly office-wide project management meeting to review, coordinate and schedule company endeavors.

  • Supplied turn-on, system commissioning and training for new lighting systems (Certified ETC Turn-on Technician).

  • Oversaw Service Department, including on-site installations, field-service repairs and shop maintenance.

Northside Baptist Church

Roswell, GA

2009-2013 

Media Director

  • 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

  • Designed lighting for weekly webcast worship services in 7,700 seat main worship center and 2,000 seat chapel.

  • Purchased and coordinated equipment needs for lighting renovations and installations in four worship facilities.

  • Videographer, editor, and scriptwriter for various projects.

  • Producer, Director, Switcher, Shader, Camera and CG Operator for Sunday Services as needed.

  • Scenic Designer for conferences and special events.

  • Coordinated and trained volunteers.

University of Tennessee /

Clarence Brown Theatre Company

Knoxville, TN

1998-2004

Master Electrician

  • 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.

  • Managed and maintained all lighting and electrical equipment for the professional repertory company, as well as student productions. 

  • Managed crew of electricians, IATSE union members, graduate / undergraduate students.

  • Taught introductory Lighting Design class to undergraduate students. 

  • Worked with renowned directors and designers from the world-wide theatre community. 

Freelance, Self Employed

2000-Present

Lighting Designer

  • Designed over 100+ projects, including television, regional theater, concerts, conferences, dance, opera, and facility designs.

North Carolina Shakespeare

Festival

High Point, NC

1997

Electrician

  • 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

  • Worship Center Lighting

  • High School Sanctuary Lighting

  • Middle School Sanctuary Lighting

  • Chapel Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

Rock Springs Baptist Church

  • Youth Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

  • College Student Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

  • Children's Ministry Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

  • Children's Ministry Themed Corridor Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

Eastside Baptist Church

  • Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

First Free Will Baptist Church

  • Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

First Baptist Church Sugar Hill

  • Sanctuary Lighting, Dimming & Controls Systems

Judah Church

  • Sanctuary Lighting

Northside Baptist Church

  • Sanctuary Lighting

St. Simons Community Church

  • Sanctuary Lighting

Fellowship Bible Church

  • Sanctuary Lighting

Cedar Creek Church

  • Sanctuary Lighting

North Cleveland Church of God

  • Sanctuary Lighting

Solid Rock Assembly of God

  • Youth Sanctuary Lighting

West End Baptist Church

  • Youth Sanctuary Lighting

Calvary Assembly of God

  • Children’s Sanctuary Lighting

Albany State University

  • ACAD Auditorium Stage Lighting

Amusement Park Attractions

Carowinds

  • Plaza Stage Control System & Lighting (Luminate! Layout)

  • Blood Yard 

  • Slaughterhouse:  The Final Cut

  • Silver Scream Studios

  • 7th Ward

  • London Terror

  • Zombie High

  • Scary Tales

  • Skeleton Key Rooms

  • Skeleton Crew

  • Blood Drums

Televised Broadcasts &

Music Videos

First Baptist Atlanta / In Touch             

  • First Family Christmas 2012 with Dr. Charles Stanley

  • First Family Christmas 2017 

  • First Family Christmas 2018

Sevier Heights Baptist Church               

  • Reaching New Heights with Dr. Hollie Miller

Siloam Church International                  

  • Jonathon Carter Ministries

First Baptist Montgomery                       

  • Sunday Morning Service with Dr. Jay Wolf

First Baptist Church Woodstock            

  • Love2Help.org (Three-part commercial series)

  • Sunday Webcast Church Services, Numerous Video Projects

This Hope                                                       

  • “Break My Plans” (Music video co-design)

Regional Theatre Productions

Clarence Brown Theatre                          

  • Always…Patsy Cline

  • 'ART’

  • Oklahoma!  (Winner-Best lighting KATC award)

  • Picasso at the Lapin Agile

  • dha-fuzion, Back to Creation

  • An O. Henry Christmas

Cumberland County Playhouse             

  • Les Misèrables

  • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (World Regional Theatre Premier)

  • Cats (South East Regional Theatre Premier)

  • Phantom

  • White Christmas

Performance Space 122                           

  • dha-fuzion NYC (off-off Broadway)

Concerts & Conferences

First Baptist Church Woodstock            

  • Woodstock Christmas Festival 2006

  • Woodstock Christmas Festival 2007

  • Woodstock Men’s Conference 2006

  • Woodstock Men’s Conference 2007                   

  • Race to Win Children’s Musical

  • Celebrate Freedom Outdoor Concert

  • Prime

First Baptist Church Alpharetta             

  • Lincoln Brewster Concert

  • Sean Smith Premier Concert

  • Weekly services 2005

Fellowship Bible Church                          

  • Revive Concert

  • Weekly services 2008-2009

North Star Church                                        

  • Lindee Link & God’s Warriors Concert

  • Worship CD Release Concert

PDH Systems 

  • J & J Music Conference

  • Conyers Baptist D’Now Conference

It’s a New Day Ministries

  • Timothy & Barnabas Conference

Technical Elements                                    

  • Rockdale Baptist D’Now Conference 2007(w. Steve Fee)

  • Rockdale Baptist D’Now Conference 2008 (w. Kristian Stanfill)                                     

  • Billy Graham Donor Dinner

Exact Audio                                                    

  • Marietta Adventist Echoing Angels Concert

  • 11th Hour Premier Concert

Dance & Opera

Circle Modern Dance Company             

  • Spring Forward

Univ. of TN Dance Company                    

  • Spring 2000 UT Dance Concert

  • Spring 2001 UT Dance Concert

  • Spring 2002 UT Dance Concert

  • Spring 2003 UT Dance Concert

  • Spring 2004 UT Dance Concert

Studio Arts for Dancers                             

  • Studio Arts for Dancers 2000

  • Studio Arts for Dancers 2002

Knoxville Chapter of Hadassah             

  • Perspectives in Modern Dance VIII

Bijou Theatre                                               

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream Opera

Univ. of TN Opera Company                    

  • The Crucible      

Related Skills

  • ​Producer, Video Director, Video Editor, Camera Operator, Scenic Designer, Drafter, Sound Designer, Graphic Designer, Consultant, Mentor.

  • Computer skills include AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Lightwright, Photoshop, Lightroom, Topaz, Final Cut Pro, ProPresenter, Planning Center, Microsoft Office Suite, among others. 

  • Previously an Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) Factory Authorized Field Service Technician.

  • Currently volunteering at Judah Church in Charlotte, NC as Lighting Designer, Video Director and Production Team Scheduler. 

Awards

  • Ultimate Roller Coaster Design Contest 

    • National Grand Prize Winner for Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 Contest by Atari

  • Knoxville Area Theatre Coalition Awards 

    • 2003 Best Lighting Design Award for Oklahoma! at the Clarence Brown Theatre

  • Knoxville Area Theatre Coalition Awards

    • 2004 Best Lighting Design Nomination for All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by the WordPlayers

Education

​University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill            

Bachelor of Arts, Department of Dramatic Art    1993-1997   

  • Assistant to the Master Electrician:  Playmakers Repertory Company, 1995-1997

  • Internship:  Walt Disney World Company, Disney/MGM Studios – “Ducktorate” Recipient / UNC Campus Rep.

References available upon request

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