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Aidan Jackson

Toronto,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

House Technical Crew

Native Earth Performing Arts
11.2023 - Current
  • Improved technical efficiency by regularly maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Enhanced team productivity with effective communication and collaboration on projects.
  • Supported customer satisfaction by addressing technical issues promptly and accurately.
  • Increased project completion rates with efficient time management and task prioritization skills.

LX Crews

Freelance
02.2022 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Mentored junior technicians, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth within the team.
  • Streamlined lighting setup process by maintaining organized equipment inventory and thorough documentation of layouts.
  • Troubleshot complex technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal disruption to the audience experience.

Festival Lighting Designer

Native Earth Performing Arts
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Streamlined communication between departments through clear documentation of technical specifications for each design element.
  • Enhanced audience experiences by designing innovative and visually stunning lighting concepts for various productions.
  • Collaborated with directors and playwrights to create cohesive visual storytelling through strategic lighting design.
  • Delivered outstanding designs within tight deadlines, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes and smooth production runs.


Assistant Lighting Designer

Stratford Festival Of Canada
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized and maintained pre-hang, cue sheets, and tracking documents in a high-pressured environment.
  • Collaborated with various lighting designers, adapting workflow to each one's specific format and needs.
  • Assisted in streamlining design processes for increased efficiency, communication and productivity between the design and production departments.


Education

Honours BFA - Theatre Production

York University
Toronto, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Clear communication
  • Calm under Pressure
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Coordination

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

House Technical Crew

Native Earth Performing Arts
11.2023 - Current

Festival Lighting Designer

Native Earth Performing Arts
10.2023 - 11.2023

Assistant Lighting Designer

Stratford Festival Of Canada
03.2023 - 09.2023

LX Crews

Freelance
02.2022 - Current

Honours BFA - Theatre Production

York University
Aidan Jackson