Colin Wiens
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in technical direction and production coordination, notably with the University of Winnipeg Theatre Department. Excelled in project coordination, budgeting, and theatre equipment upgrades, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and team leadership skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and technology implementation, ensuring high-quality production standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to the Production Coordinator
University of Winnipeg Theatre Department
07.2019 - Current
- Handled the majority of tech maintenance, upkeep, and upgrades of the Asper centre related to Theatre and Film.
- Assisted Coordinator in all aspects of business operations.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Assisted staff and faculty with troubleshooting or tech related needs
- Budgeting software and hardware upgrades
Technician
Various Theatres
05.2015 - Current
Technician
Fringe
07.2017 - 07.2024
- Suggested specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Long hours having to run the theatre with multiple groups on a short timeline
Technical Director
Rachel Browne Theatre
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
Assistant Technical Director
Manitoba Theatre Centre
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in retrieval of any and all equipment necessary for production
- Handled deadlines from multiple departments, required keeping lists of all equipment and deadlines necessary for production
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Production And Stage Management
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg05.2015
Skills
- Data Entry
- Project Coordination
- File Management
- Office Equipment Troubleshooting, Implementing, and upgrading
- Budgeting
- Theatre equipment Troubleshooting, Implementing, and Upgrading
- Scheduling and running crews to assist with upkeep of building and theatre
- Assisting students with higher level education pertaining to software and hardware associated with Theatre and Film
References
Allison Loat - Production Coordinator - 204-955-9281
Chris Coyne - Sound Technician for MTC - 204-229-5801
Timeline
Assistant to the Production Coordinator
University of Winnipeg Theatre Department
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Technical Director
Manitoba Theatre Centre
11.2017 - 01.2018
Technical Director
Rachel Browne Theatre
09.2017 - 05.2019
Technician
Fringe
07.2017 - 07.2024
Technician
Various Theatres
05.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Production And Stage Management
University of Winnipeg
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