Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Yllana Williams

Mississauga,ON

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Props Team

Toronto Metropolitan University, A3 and A4
Toronto, ON
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
258 Wallace Ave Unit 202, Toronto, ON M6P 3M9
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
Toronto, ON
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
Toronto, ON
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, ON
04.2026

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
Yllana Williams