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Quanah Lawrence

Summary

A multi disciplinary technician and artist with an array of experience in live and taped entertainment. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and creatively applying skills aquired from years in the service and bar industry. Experienced in troubleshooting lighting, video, and broadcast equipment and problem solving in a time sensitive environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer - Studio Operator, Lighting Director

Bell Media
01.2024 - Current
  • Freelance Positions : Lighting/Video Director, Broadcast Coordinator, Studio Operator
  • Started as a stagehand and quickly grew into current roles. Applies knowledge from various positions in the studio and control room to be an effective team member.
  • As studio operator, operates Ped Cams and robotic cams, mixes audio in studio, mics guests and hosts, troubleshoots cameras, mics, IFBs, and monitors.
  • As Lighting/Video Director, balances and color corrects video, operates studio lighting equipment and designs creative looks for segments.
  • As Broadcast Coordinator, sets up and operates remote cameras for live video feeds, and connects with remote guests while directing signal flow.

Media Library Manager, Video Producer/Editor

Reading Ways
11.2020 - 03.2024
  • Managed a media library for the educational consulting company, and organized, streamlined and enhanced the user experience through user feedback collection and data tracking.
  • Produced onboarding and educational videos for clients and staff as a one-man media department, as well as custom projects for the CEO and COO to be used in grant applications.
  • Designed, catalogued and distributed educational materials to be used in classrooms across multiple school districts.
  • Built systems and processes for internal resource requests.

Technical Director

Vanier College Productions
09.2017 - 04.2020
  • Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions for Musicals, Plays, Improv shows, and Cabarets.
  • Specialized in set construction for one year, enhanced carpentry and artistic skills and helped guide student designers.
  • Specialized in lighting and sound for the next two years, managed implementation of new technology, oversaw the use of all lighting and sound equipment, scheduled and ran hangs and tech days to ensure efficient and smooth productions.

Education

BFA - Film Production

York University
Toronto
06-2021

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Audio mixing
  • Lighting design
  • CAD software
  • Cable Management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Robotic camera operation
  • Mixology and Bartending
  • Customer Service

Productions

CP24 - Caribbean Carnival - TVA - 2024

CP24 - Pride Parade - TVA - 2024

TOLive - Upfront Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music, and Culture - Production Assistant - 2024

Shifting Ground Collective - Merrily We Roll Along - Technical Director/Sound Mixer - 2024

Fringe Theater Festival - Summer Dad: Parental Guidance - Stage Manager - 2024

Shifting Ground Collective - Ordinary Days - Technical Director - 2023

Shifting Ground Collective - Musical Theater Cabaret - Stage Manager/Technical Support - 2023

Fae Productions - Streams flow from a River - Set Dresser - 2022

Animation Portfolio Workshop - Life Drawing Reference Library - Lighting Director - 2020

On its Way Productions - Next to Normal - Technical Director - 2019

The Drop, Hosted at Tall Boys - "The Drop" - Stage Manager/Sound Mixer/Lighting Designer - 2019

Oh Geeze, Hosted at Comedy Bar - "Oh Geeze Improv" - Stage Manager/Sound Mixer/Lighting Designer - 2018

Timeline

Freelancer - Studio Operator, Lighting Director

Bell Media
01.2024 - Current

Media Library Manager, Video Producer/Editor

Reading Ways
11.2020 - 03.2024

Technical Director

Vanier College Productions
09.2017 - 04.2020

BFA - Film Production

York University

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