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Josh Dawson

Toronto

Summary

Knowledgeable Stage Hand with hands-on experience in A/V, Lighting, Staging, Rigging, and set construction. Assisted in seamless production of various events, ensuring safety and efficiency. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective communication in high-pressure environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Key Grip

Varied
09.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
  • Operated studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompters, character generators and graphics software.
  • Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
  • Managed crew schedules and delegated tasks effectively, leading to smooth project workflow from pre-production through post-production stages.

Gaffer

Varied
08.2018 - Current
  • Managed electrical safety protocols, ensuring a secure work environment for cast and crew members.
  • Maintained open communication lines between various departments, fostering a collaborative atmosphere on set.
  • Assisted in location scouting efforts with an eye for natural light opportunities that could complement artificial setups when necessary.
  • Implemented creative solutions under tight budgets while still delivering high-quality visual effects for small-scale projects or independent films.
  • Coordinated with art department to create visually appealing sets, enriching overall aesthetics of film productions.

Stage Hand

IATSE Local 58
06.2012 - Current
  • Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Watched presentation to focus on show quality, technical difficulties, projector light level and playback.

Skills

  • Video playback
  • Audio-visual equipment operation
  • Electrical safety
  • Lighting control
  • Stage setup
  • Electrical
  • Stage rigging
  • Video monitoring

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • WHMIS
  • Working at Heights
  • Elevated Platforms

Timeline

Key Grip

Varied
09.2019 - Current

Gaffer

Varied
08.2018 - Current

Stage Hand

IATSE Local 58
06.2012 - Current

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