Education:
Florida State University
MFA – Technical Production, Expected Graduation 2022
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
BA – Theatre, Graduated 2016
Professional Experience:
CAD Engineer
MYDISPLAYSOURCE
April 2024 – Present
• Managed end-to-end production process including design, estimation, and scheduling while collaborating with fabrication and estimating teams
• Created detailed AutoCAD drawings and production-ready designs meeting client specifications
• Oversaw structural integrity, troubleshooting design challenges and proposing solutions
• Coordinated logistics including assembly instructions, crating, shipping, and on-site installation
• Supported project execution through timeline management, labor coordination, and event travel
Detail Engineer
Marquis Exhibits
September 2023 – April 2024
• Drafted detailed plans in AutoCAD for event production, collaborating with carpenters and the graphics department.
• Translated complex designs into precise drafting plans, overcoming physical constraints.
• Created CNC files for external vendors to streamline manufacturing processes.
CAD Engineer
Hargrove
September 2022 – September 2023
•Drafted for carpenters and graphics department in AutoCAD for event production
•Translated conceptually challenging designs developed by the design department into detailed drafting plans, overcoming physical limitations
•Collaborated with the CNC department to ensure the seamless transfer of drafting plans and their readiness for precision cutting by the CNC machines
Technical Director
Wolf Trap Foundation
April 2022 – September 2022
•Led a team of 10 painters, carpenters, and artisans to build and load (2) 30,000 dollar shows
•Produced drawings for the shop
•Instructed others on safe operating procedures of power tools
Des Moines Metro Opera
Assistant Production Manager
April 2021 – August 2021
•Kept track of $243,514.17 worth of receipts for various departments
•Shopped and bought for scenic, costumes, rigging, and management
•Kept track of injuries and safety standards
Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute
Assistant Technical Director
May 2019 – August 2019
•Produced drawings for shop and students
•Built shows using carpentry and welding
•Constructed flats, platforms and plugs
•Repaired tools and maintained shop area
•Lead and taught high schoolers and adults in construction
Shakespeare Theatre Company
July 2018 – May 2019
Carpenter
•Built shows using carpentry and welding
•Constructed flats, platforms and plugs
•Worked with 3 other carpenters to build a 32 ft turntable
•Lead teams of 3-6 during load-ins
Carnival Cruise Lines
Nov 2016 – May 2017 on Liberty, May 2017–Sept 2017 & Nov 2017–April 2018 on Carnival Sunshine
Automation Technician
Just Rock, Wonderful World, Welcome Aboard Show, Motor City, Latin Nights, Studio VIP, Epic Rock
• Produce drawings in metric to be understood by fellow crew members of various nationalities
• Completing paperwork including post show, rig check, and inventory reports
• Maintain up to 32 axis including a revolve and pit lift
• Climbing over 60 feet in the air in order to fly scenery in and out
• Load and inspect pyrotechnics alongside the Lighting Technician
Parker High School
Fall 2015
Technical Director
9 to 5: The Musical
• Produce blueprints to be understood by volunteer students and parents.
• Supervise and instruct young adults on safely using power tools.
• Lead and supervise in the construction of scenery.
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Summer 2015
Carpenter
Stand By Your Man, Driving Miss Daisy, Agatha Cristie’s Spider’s Web, Rumors, The Will Rogers Follies,
Les Miserables, South Pacific
• Build and strike 7 shows.
• Construct flats, platforms and plugs.
• Read and understand draftings made by the Technical Director.
• Repair furniture.
• Run shows as deck crew.
• Clean and maintain the shop
Fireside Dinner Theatre
2013-2016
Scenic Load-in Crew
A Wonderful Life: The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, A Fireside Christmas, Peter Pan
• Load and unload truck.
• Install scenery and set dressing for a theater in the round
Lighting Crew
Annie Get Your Gun, Footloose
Forestborough Playhouse
Summer 2014
Scenic/Properties Intern
The Chosen, Mary Poppins, Mame, La Cage aux Folles, My Fair Lady, A Murder is Announced
• Construct flats, platforms, and plugs.
• Maintain scenery during runs.
• Clean and maintain the shop.
Spot Operator
The Chosen
Properties Runner
La Cage aux Folles
Running Crew
Mary Poppins
• Run shows as deck crew
Fly Rail Operator
My Fair Lady, Mame
• Rig scenery loads up to 300 lbs
Educational Experience:
University of Wisconsin- Parkside
January 2013- Present
Student Technical Director
The Government Inspector, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night,
• Create Drawings for the shop to construct using Vectorworks.
• Construct flats, platforms, and plugs.
• Maintenance of scenery during runs.
• Basic MIG welding
Assistant Scenic Designer
Hedda Gabler
Properties Master
Taming of the Shrew, It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play
Master Electrician
Almost, Maine, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
• Supervised crew up to ten people.
• Read and interpreted lighting paperwork
• Executed light hang and focus.
• Ran DMX.
• Performed trouble shooting for any lighting or mechanical failures related to lighting equipment.
• Maintained the integrity of the lighting design throughout the run of the show.
Lighting Crew
Reasons to be Pretty
•Read light plots to hang, focus, and circuit instruments accordingly.
Other Skills
• Knowledge and experience with shop and power tools.
• Knowledged with creating and using of scale models and drawings.
• Knowledge of types and grades of materials including lumber, man-made materials, and foam.
• Experienced with Vectorworks 2013-2015 and Sketch-Up
• Knowledge of metal working including cleaning, cutting, grinding and welding.
• Basic hand and machine sewing as well as knowledge of types of fabric.
• Basic programing on an ETC Express 24.
• Knowledge of hanging, focusing and repairing lighting fixtures and cables.
• Knowledge of basic principles of electricity.
Awards
2016 Tommy Award for Technical Direction on 9 to 5 at Parker High School
2016 Honorable Mention in Allied Design from KCACTF Region 3
2016 Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas Internship Award
2015 KCACTF Region 3 Certificate of Merit