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Kevin Amponsem

Toronto,ON

Summary

Strategic Lighting Technician with strong background working collaboratively with lighting designers, sound technicians, directors and stage managers in delivery of optimal entertainment experiences. Adept in safe installation of operating strobes, lasers and pyrotechnics within diverse environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lighting Technician

IATSE 873
Toronto, ON
02.2017 - Current
  • Conducted proper set-up of lights, implementing necessary changes during production in addition to running cables.
  • Tested and inspected lighting equipment before use and made necessary adjustments and repairs.
  • Connect conceal and rolle cables and wires.
  • Assist with assembling, moving and positioning production scaffoldings, dollies and stands.
  • Rigg lighting equipment and assessed finished work for compliance with specifications.

Lighting Technician

Nabet 700
Toronto, ON
09.2016 - 01.2020
  • Conducted proper set-up of lights, implementing necessary changes during production in addition to running cables.
  • Rigged lighting equipment and assessed finished work for compliance with specifications.
  • Repositioned and changed lighting in-between shots.
  • Patched or wired lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.
  • Disassembled and stored equipment after performances.

Electrical Stagehand

Nasco Staff Solutions
Toronto, ON
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Rigged lighting equipment and assessed finished work for compliance with specifications.
  • Integrated professional audio/video systems and provided technical assistance to resolve issues.
  • Prepared sets with lighting and other equipment to meet production specifications.
  • Installed and configured home theaters, instructing consumers on proper equipment usage.
  • Supervised crew of audio-video installation team members and third-party subcontractors.

Stagehand

Snap Hoek Productions
Toronto, ON
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assisted in stage and technical setup and breakdown for Livre performances.
  • Collaborated with team members to monitor performances and move props and set pieces at appropriate cues.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated audio-visual equipment, cameras, or film and slide projectors for meetings, events and video conferences.
  • Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.
  • Calibrated audio, lighting and recording equipment to keep operational for each show.

Education

College Dipolma - Digital Video Production

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
05.2015

Skills

  • Communication
  • Active listening
  • Lighting technology
  • Technical leadership
  • Filming and television studios
  • Organization
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Certification

  • Working at Heights Certification
  • Elevating Work Platforms Operator Certification
  • Work Health and Safety Awareness Certification
  • Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness Certification

Timeline

Electrical Stagehand

Nasco Staff Solutions
04.2017 - 10.2019

Stagehand

Snap Hoek Productions
04.2017 - 10.2018

Lighting Technician

IATSE 873
02.2017 - Current

Lighting Technician

Nabet 700
09.2016 - 01.2020

College Dipolma - Digital Video Production

Durham College

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