Resume of |
| I have been working on a full-time basis in the
entertainment industry since early in 1995. This work has lead to extensive experience
with a number of different skills and settings. I am currently the head Scenic Painter and
Set Decorator at the Metro Theatre in Vancouver, BC. As an IATSE 891 Set Dec permittee, I
have acted as an assistant set dresser. In the events industry, I have worked as a scenic
painter, set dresser, scenic carpenter, properties buyer, and install/strike crew member.
Finally, I have designed seven full sets for local theatres; two of these were traditional
children's pantomimes and involved multiple scenes, drops, and scenic pieces. My goal is to continue to improve and broaden my range of artistic and practical skills. I pride myself on being a well-rounded crew member who offers talent, diligence, innovation, and professionalism. |
Relevant Skills and Experience |
| + intensive training and experience in set
decoration, scenic painting, drop painting and set design in a theatre context + professional experience as a scenic painter, set decorator, assistant scenic carpenter, and set-up/strike crew with corporate event companies + experience in film as an assistant set dresser, both on location and in the studio + properties and set dressing rental + furniture and dressing load-in and wrap/return procedures + drape and window treatment hanging + wall fixture installation (sconces, outlets) and picture hanging + experience as a driver and swamper + ability to produce and interpret blueprints and technical drawings + familiarity with a variety of interior and exterior design styles + skilled with use of power and hand tools + knowledge of load-in/strike procedures for sets and flats + experience with faux finishing and specialized paint effects (e.g., rag rolling, sponging, wood graining, etc.) + experience in backdrop design and painting + ability to compose and modify graphics for front or rear projection, including knowledge of keystoning procedures + strong computer skills (PC) and Internet literacy, including research ability + strong language skills, including expertise in proofreading and copy editing + possession of a working set decoration and install/strike kit |
| Professional Experience (Theatre and Film) |
| Production Title | Work Period | Production Company | Responsibilities |
| Blood Brothers | 01/03/98 - 22/04/98 | Metro Theatre | Head Set Design, Drop and Asst Scenic Paint |
| Appointment with Death | 13/03/98 - 19/03/98 | Metro Theatre | Drop and Asst Scenic Paint |
| Charlie’s Aunt | 02/01/98 - 08/02/98 | Metro Theatre | Head Set Design, Projection Designer, Asst Scenic Paint |
| Dick
Whittington, a Christmas Pantomime |
01/10/97 - 19/12/97 | Metro Theatre | Head Set Design, Head Drop and Scenic Painter |
| Northern Lights | 22/04/97 - 08/05/97 | Northern Lights Productions (IATSE 891) |
Asst Set Dresser |
| Arsenic and Old Lace | 07/02/96 - 15/02/97 | Metro Theatre | Asst Carp, Asst Scenic Paint, Asst Set Dec |
| Murder With Love | 10/12/96 - 15/01/97 | Metro Theatre | Asst Scenic Paint, Asst Set Dec |
| Robin
Hood, a Christmas Pantomime |
7/10/96 - 20/12/96 | Metro Theatre | Head Set Design, Head Scenic Paint, Head Set Dec |
| Stem to Stern | 10/06/96 | Watertight Productions (Terry Lewis, Independent) |
Asst Set Dec, Asst Grip, Boom Operator |
| To Forgive, Divine | 09/05/96 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Grand Hotel | 30/05/96 - 10/09/96 | Surrey Arts Centre | Head Set Design |
| Lend Me a Tenor | 01/07/96 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Bedroom Farce | 23/05/96 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Three Men on a Horse | 27/04/96 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Mousetrap | 20/03/96 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Little
Miss Muffet, a Christmas Panto |
14/01/96 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Return Engagements | 20/11/95 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Deadly Nightcap | 20/10/95 | Metro Theatre | Strike Crew |
| Stem to Stern | 15/07/95 - 16/07/95 | Watertight Productions, (Terry Lewis, Independent) |
Asst Set Dec, Asst Camera, Asst Grip |
| Related Professional Experience (Events) |
| Famous Events and Destinations, Ltd., Vancouver,
B.C.: Refer to: Mark "Sparky" Lawrence, 437-7677 Type of Employment: independent contract, part-time and full-time Duration of Employment: 11/96 to present Responsibilities: assistant scenic and interior painter; assistant site decorator; assistant scenic carpenter; install/strike crew |
Unique
Events, Inc., Vancouver, B.C.: |
Fireworks
Productions, Inc., Vancouver, B.C.: |
| Volunteer Experience (Theatre) |
| In addition to the above professional theatre experience, I have over two years of intensive volunteer experience at the Metro Theatre. I have volunteered there as a set designer, assistant set decorator, assistant scenic painter, and assistant scenic carpenter for over twenty productions. Volunteered set designs at the Metro also include Lend Me a Tenor (nominated for Best Set Design by the Community Theatre Coalition in 1996) and Arsenic and Old Lace (nominated for Best Set Design by the Community Theatre Coalition in 1997). |
| Formal Education |
| Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology - U.B.C.), Master of Arts (Forensic Psychology - U.B.C.) |
| References |
| Further references are available upon request. |
