PROFILE

• A versatile artist with over 40 years experience in theatre, music, film and video

• 25 years experience shooting and editing video

• Strong, creative leadership with the ability to think outside the box

• Highly skilled in multiple disciplines

• Member of SAG-AFTRA

PRIMARY SKILLS

Video Shooting, Editing and Production; Producing, Directing, Acting, Writing; Lighting & Scenic Design, Carpentry, Painting, Electrics, Sound; Puppets, Drums, Computers, Teaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wilmington, NC; Atlanta, GA

Freelance Artist/AV Technician 1986 - present

Served many dance, theatre and education groups as well as individuals in a variety of positions including video, lighting, sound, set design and construction.  Provided excellent craft and service to groups of varying skill levels: elementary, middle and high schools; colleges; community and professional theatres; business/corporate professionals. 

Renaissance Waverly, Atlanta, GA

A/V Supervisor 2014 - 2017

Set up and break down audio, video and computer elements for various clients. Maintain and troubleshoot all equipment. Supervise employees and freelancers. Meet with clients. MVP Level 4 Certified.

Berry College, Rome, GA

Resident Lighting Designer 2012 - 2014

Involved in the renovation and upgrade of two theatre spaces. Received a KCACTF Faculty Design Nomination for Letters to Sala.

The Acts, Atlanta, GA

Artistic Director 1999 - 2010

Oversaw all aspects of annual productions of faith-based musicals: script selection, producing, directing and designing sets & lights.  Had the ability to work with limited resources and novice volunteers to create outstanding theatre pieces. Toured statewide to take our shows to smaller communities and reach an underserved audience.  Productions included Godspell, Smoke on the Mountain, Children of Eden and Cotton Patch Gospel.

Northside United Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA

Drama Minister; Sound, Lighting and Video Consultant 1998-2010

Wrote scripts tailored to specific needs of available casts. Worked extensively with children, youth and adult volunteers of varying skill levels. Ran sound, lights and video for all worship services for twelve years. Advised on and implemented new A/V technologies into the worship facilities. Created exciting and moving videos for church promotion.

Shorter University, Rome, GA

Resident Lighting Designer 2002-2007

Brought artistic excellence to multiple theatrical productions in a small college setting with a limited budget. Four of these shows were selected to compete in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Mentored college students using basic lighting techniques. 

14th Street Playhouse, Atlanta, GA

House Technician 1990 - 1996; Technical Manager 1996 - 1998; Interim Manager 1998

Responsible for bookings with seasonal clients and new producers. Oversaw a three-theatre facility, including maintenance and upkeep of equipment, scheduling employees and payroll. Worked extensively with companies from all over the world during the Cultural Olympiad of the 1996 Olympics.  Ensuring that companies had the best show possible by assisting with load-in, load-out, advising on and running of theatrical shows.

New Hanover High School, Wilmington, NC

Drama Instructor 1989 - 1990

Taught Intro to Theatre, Acting 1 and 2, Technical Theatre. Took over a failing drama program and created moving theatre works with enthusiastic students. Using available skills and resources rebuild the school theatre space.  Inspired several students to pursue careers in education.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts with honors in Speech Communications and Theatre Arts

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

SOFTWARE

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe InDesign, Sound Forge, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Microsoft Office, Vectorworks