Francesca Perrone
Toronto,ON
Summary
An enthusiastic and reliable stage technician leveraging studies in theatre production arts, freelance experience, and a passion for creating unique and engaging visuals, seeking further industry experience as an AV/ lighting technician and console operator. Offers a diverse skillset and prior education in technical staging procedures. Comfortable adapting to new roles within the workspace and motivated to expand my skillset through supporting a variety of production departments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting / AV Technician
REBEL Nightclub and Event Complex
Toronto, ON
02.2023 - Current
- Participated in the load- in, installation, run, tear down and load- out of various types of events, including corporate galas, presentations, socials, fashion shows, concerts, and club nights.
- Programmed and operated house lighting rigs via grandMA2 lite lighting console and grandMA2 onPC for live corporate and music events.
- Supported the head LD on site in prepping the venue with lighting and video equipment to meet production specifications.
- Acted as the lead venue stagehand for various events, working with rotating crews of local hands on a variety of projects.
- Participated in the tear- down and reconstruction of the various event spaces within the venue in accordance with the needs of the client.
- Assessed house AV gear, performing minor repairs and sending damaged equipment for repair.
- Performed inventory counts, organization, laundry, cleaning, and general upkeep of the event space and all associated AV storage spaces.
Assistant Production Coordinator
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with Production team to delegate tasks, and participated in weekly meetings with department heads and producers to discuss the status of ongoing projects.
- Assisted with scheduling and executing virtual panel recordings for the festival's online programming.
- Assisted with captioning panel recordings, Q&As, and other content for upload to TCAFs Youtube platform.
- Acquired quotes and scheduled pick-ups and drop- offs for various rentals to the venue.
- Assisted with monitoring the event spaces throughout the festival and supporting other departments by running slideshows during panels/ discussions, wrangling volunteers, etc.
Stagehand/AV Technician
SnapHoek Productions
Toronto, ON
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed in any or all of the following roles, depending on the requirements of the call: stagehand/ general labour, stage lighting technician, stage carpenter, scissor lift op, forklift op.
- Collaborated with site staff and other production companies to efficiently set up or tear down technical event installations.
- Past gigs include: World of Barbie Toronto, The Bob Marley: One Love Experience, Boots & Hearts Festival 2022, Electric Island Festival 2022, TIFF 2022, Cavalcade of Lights 2022
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Secondary School
541 Lake St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 4H7Program - Technical Theatre Production
Humber College
3199 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1K8Skills
- Prior knowledge of worksite and staging procedures
- Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize
- Attentive eye for detail
- Maintaining safe and efficient workspaces
- Working autonomously and collaboratively
Additional Information
- Forklift certified - August 2022
- Aerial lift certified - August 2022
- Fall Arrest/ WHSC Working at Heights Certified - March 2022
Timeline
Lighting / AV Technician
REBEL Nightclub and Event Complex
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Production Coordinator
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
09.2022 - 05.2023
Stagehand/AV Technician
SnapHoek Productions
06.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Secondary School
Program - Technical Theatre Production
Humber College
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