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Colton Hafley

Visalia

Summary

Production professional prepared for high-standard roles in technical environments. Extensive experience in maintaining and optimizing production equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations. Known for collaborative spirit and reliability, adapting to changing needs and consistently driving results. Proficient in equipment troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and team coordination.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

NTM Productions
06.2023 - Current
  • Ran various types of Audio/Visual/Lighting equipment in events ranging from 500-2000 attendees.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
  • Worked as part of a team, and led teams to efficiently set-up, run, and strike production equipment.
  • Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
  • Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment.
  • Operated weekly warehouse duties as assigned, tracking inventory and managing general cleanliness and organization..

Audio/Visual Coordinator

First Baptist Church of Visalia
10.2013 - 06.2023
  • Managed all audio, lighting, and video technology on church campus, ensuring equipment ran properly for services.
  • Performed weekly service preparations, ensuring that pro-presenter slides, light systems, and audio boards were ready for services.
  • Manned the necessary role for services, ensuring that every technical aspect of the service was properly executed.
  • Scheduled and managed the volunteer technical team, ensuring every member was properly trained and capable in their role.
  • Checked in regularly with volunteers to ensure they were not being overscheduled, or feeling burnt out.
  • Ran additional weekly special events as required, including memorials, weddings, and group ministry events.
  • Stayed informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to collect information on upgrades to A/V/L equipment.

Junior High Youth Intern

First Baptist Church of Visalia
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Fostered the spiritual development of Junior High students, working with the Junior High pastor to accommodate the discipling of students.
  • Ran the Junior High Ministry with other interns while in-between Junior High pastors, ensuring the ministry remained stable during a time of transition.
  • Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
  • Supervised activities and events for large groups.
  • Designed events alongside other Junior High staff to bring more students into Gateway Youth Ministries, that they may hear the message of Jesus Christ.

Education

Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Visala, CA
05-2013

Skills

  • Scheduling/leading teams of individuals utilizing Planning Center web software
  • Preparing Pro-Presenter presentations
  • Running and troubleshooting Blackmagic Design Video Equipment (including ATEM switchers, Decklinks, and Hyperdecks)
  • Running and Troubleshooing Audio Consoles (Including Allen & Heath, Midas, and Behringer consoles)
  • Running and troubleshooting lighting systems (Including Hog/Hoglet, Chroma-Q Vista, and Lighting controller)
  • Operating and troubleshooting Video Wall equipment (Including NovaStar wall controllers)

Timeline

Production Technician

NTM Productions
06.2023 - Current

Junior High Youth Intern

First Baptist Church of Visalia
06.2018 - 08.2020

Audio/Visual Coordinator

First Baptist Church of Visalia
10.2013 - 06.2023

Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Colton Hafley