COLIN DAWSON
LONG BEACH
Summary
Detail-oriented technician with hands-on experience in stage setup. Skilled in effective communication and teamwork, ensuring seamless event execution. Resourceful and adaptable professional with extensive experience in stage management and equipment maintenance. Known for effective communication and attention to detail, ready to enhance event productions through strong technical skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
la stage call
mike h
Long Beach
08.2025 - Current
- Supported setup and dismantling of stage equipment to ensure smooth execution of events.
- Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
- Managed loading and unloading of equipment from delivery trucks, facilitating timely event preparations.
- Rigged lights, curtains, scenery and other pieces for shows and events.
- Assisted with the installation of audio-visual systems in venues.
- Placed furniture, platforms, risers or any necessary items required for a show and event.
- Contributed to stage and technical setup and breakdown for performances, enhancing overall production quality.
- Installed temporary power sources for events.
stage crew at millikan high school
mario f
LONG BEACH
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Set up stage equipment for performances and events, ensuring readiness for seamless execution.
- Operated lighting and sound equipment during rehearsals and live shows.
- Set up lighting systems for rehearsals and performances.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth scene transitions.
- Participated in rehearsals to understand cues and timing for performances.
- Troubleshot technical issues during shows, enabling uninterrupted performances.
- Fixed stage equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Managed backstage areas before, during, and after shows.
- Coordinated with crew members on tasks and duties, fostering teamwork and efficiency throughout productions.
- Actively listened to feedback from directors or producers regarding technical aspects of a show.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on various pieces of stage equipment.
- Remained alert, active, and ready to respond to requests using variety of available resources.
- Assessed equipment to determine need for repair or replacement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Millikan High School
Long Beach, CA05-2025
Skills
- Stage management
- Set construction
- Load-in and load-out
- Stage setup
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance & repair
- Technical troubleshooting
- Electrical
- Body strength
- Physical strength
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Leadership supervision
- Pressure adaptability
Timeline
la stage call
mike h
08.2025 - Current
stage crew at millikan high school
mario f
09.2021 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Millikan High School