Zachary Johnson-Dunlop
Los Angeles
Summary
Innovative Lighting Designer with expertise in power distribution and stage management. Skilled in technical problem-solving and team leadership, successfully delivering impactful solutions for live events.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lighting
Kolpnomos Visual Systems
Los Angeles, CA
04.2014 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments of client spaces to determine optimal lighting solutions.
- Handled lighting set up, operation and equipment maintenance for various live events across a broad set of venues.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address technical challenges in lighting, video, and scenery during live shows.
- Helped set up sound, rigging, and other departments.
- Operated a variety of lighting control systems, including GrandMA, Hog, and ETC consoles.
- Operate as Master Electrician to balance power distribution for practicality and efficiency.
Operations Manager
Encore Global
Century City, CA
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Supervised technical staff in the production and execution of client events.
- Manage outside gear and labor booking for a venue with over $2 million in AV revenue.
- Maintained onsite equipment to ensure operational availability.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Worked with clients and the venue to develop event execution for galas, award shows, and conferences.
- Led training sessions for staff on best practices in operations management and safety protocols.
Project Manager
Presentation Services Audio Visual
Beverly Hills, CA
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Led project planning and execution for audio-visual setups for over 200 events annually.
- Led teams from 5 to 30 technicians in the setup and operation of client events.
- Represented the hotel venue in dealing with outside audio-visual companies for third party shows.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment procurement, setup, and breakdown across multiple event venues.
- Acted as stage manager, show caller, or technical director for clients when called to do so.
- Coordinated with the sales team to develop tailored event AV that maximizes client value and company profits.
Education
No Degree - Statistics
Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Theater
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05-2005
Skills
- Lighting calculations
- Power Distribution
- Lighting maintenance
- Lighting installation
- Lighting design
- Lighting controls
- DMX programming
- Stage management
- Schedule management
- Inventory control
Certification
- ETC consoles
- PSAV Power Certified
- Forklift Certified
- Scissorlift certified.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Encore Global
02.2022 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Presentation Services Audio Visual
07.2017 - 03.2020
Lighting
Kolpnomos Visual Systems
04.2014 - Current
No Degree - Statistics
Los Angeles Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Millikin University