RICHARD HARRINGTON
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Structured and detail-oriented production professional with 16+ years of experience in lighting design, technical drafting, and live event production. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on creating precise technical drawings and collaborating with production and engineering teams to ensure accurate execution. Experienced workforce manager with a demonstrated history of recruiting, staffing, and leading technical teams while supporting efficient, high-quality event delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Manager
Pacific Coast Entertainment (PCE)
Huntington Beach
01.2023 - Current
- Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of technical staff.
- Create AutoCAD and Vectorworks drawings for events and work closely with Engineering and technical teams to execute precise renderings
- Managed large-scale projects with cross-functional teams, effectively meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
- Track productivity, maintain databases, and manage labor budgets.
- Create AutoCAD and Vectorworks drawings for events and work closely with Engineering and technical teams to execute precise renderings
- Developed and implemented workforce optimization strategies to enhance employee productivity.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies.
- Analyzed staffing requirements and forecasts to align resources with business objectives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives that support organizational growth.
Lighting Designer
OC Sports & Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
- Developed detailed lighting plans and schematics using AutoCAD and other industry-standard software.
- Designed and installed an entirely new lighting system in The Grove from start to finish using Vectorworks
- Work closely with all clients and Production management
- Program and operate lighting consoles during events.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless integration of lighting systems in live performances.
- Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
- Performed maintenance, repairs and software upgrades on sophisticated computerized lighting systems.
- Enhanced audience experiences by designing innovative and visually stunning lighting concepts for various productions.
Freelance Designer — Lighting & Technical Drafting
01.2009 - Current
- Create detailed CAD drawings for concerts and productions all over the world from arenas to amphitheaters and venues alike
- Design and deploy lighting systems across various events from 3000 seats to 40,000 seats
- Oversee crews and direct techs during load-in and show
- Work closely with Production Management and artists to design all productions for Tours and local events
- Developed innovative design concepts in alignment with client branding and market trends.
- Streamlined design processes, reducing turnaround times while maintaining quality standards across projects.
- Established best practices for design workflows, promoting efficiency and consistency within the team.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine & Applied Arts
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06.2008
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Vectorworks
- Lighting Design
- Technical Drafting
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Live Event Operations
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Site inspection
- 3D visualization
- Concept development
Certification
- Vectorworks Professional Certification
- Osha 30 Certification
Timeline
Lighting Designer
OC Sports & Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
Workforce Manager
Pacific Coast Entertainment (PCE)
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Designer — Lighting & Technical Drafting
01.2009 - Current
Associate of Arts - Fine & Applied Arts
Riverside City College