Yllana Williams
Mississauga,ON
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Props Team
Toronto Metropolitan University, A3 and A4
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the props designers and props leads to fulfill design visions during the creation of props for the show.
- Utilized a variety of tools and materials to build props effectively.
- Ensured the safety of workers within the shop by using PPE and following shop rules put in place to prevent danger.
- Minded "special" props during the build and ensured they were locked in the armoury when not in use.
Production Assistant, Sound Technician
Outside The March, R.A.V.E Institute
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using a variety of available resources.
- Responded and reported to the TD and head of departments to ensure efficiency through swift communication.
- Aided in lighting and sound hang by interpreting plots, hanging fixtures and cabling.
- Effectively and efficiently followed pre and post-show sound checklists.
- Listened and responded diligently to the calling SM during the show while operating sound.
- Identified sound levels during the show and live mixed to comfortable volumes for the audience.
- Identified and solved sound issues during tech.
General Crew
Mirvish Productions
07.2024 - Current
- Diligently responded to open calls when available.
- Reported to multiple locations to aid in the loading and unloading of transported props and set pieces.
- Ensured props and set were safely transported without damage.
- Aided in the arrangement and organization of rehearsal rooms.
Stage Manager
TMU New Voices
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw successful execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring timely setup and breakdown of stage equipment.
- Collaborated with the technical crew and cast to safeguard the presentation of artistic vision.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined rehearsal schedules, reducing preparation time.
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props, and costumes.
- Maintained comradery with the cast and crew of the production.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance Production
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON04.2026
Skills
- Vectorworks
- Qlab
- ETC
- Digico
- Comfortable live sound mixing
- Excel and Google Sheets
- Adobe
- In depth knowledge on the operation of carpentry equipment and safety within a carpentry shop
Certification
- Working at heights certification (2023)
- Dante level 1 certification (2024)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
General Crew
Mirvish Productions
07.2024 - Current
Production Assistant, Sound Technician
Outside The March, R.A.V.E Institute
05.2024 - 06.2024
Props Team
Toronto Metropolitan University, A3 and A4
01.2024 - 04.2024
Stage Manager
TMU New Voices
12.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance Production
Toronto Metropolitan University
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