Lighting Designer - Creative Director - Lighting Director - Lighting &  Media Server Programmer

EDUCATION

California Institute Of The Arts, Valencia, Ca

1996 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Lighting Design

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I have over two decades in the entertainment event industry and three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lighting Direction. My passion for entertainment began in a grade school theater program. I had no interest, however, in performing in the play;  Instead, I chose to focus on lighting and set design. Mole-Richardson donated our equipment. I still remember the owner Mike Parker teaching me how to properly coil multi. That initial spark of interest turned me into many things over the years including a touring electrician, union electrician, truss monkey, dimmer guy, moving light tech, media server tech, lighting system engineer, media server system engineer, crew chief, lighting board operator, opening act LD, lighting programmer, lighting director, media programmer, video content supervisor, screens director, lighting & media server creative director and lighting designer. I have accumulated extensive experience across industries including broadcast, theater, live events and corporate presentations. I excel at creating stunning visual experiences that enhance the look and feel of an event. I have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and collaborative skills, and I am passionate about delivering exceptional results.

AWARDS

2023: Emmy Nomination – Outstanding Lighting Direction - The Jennifer Hudson Show

2019: Emmy Nomination – Outstanding Lighting Direction - The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2018: Emmy Nomination – Outstanding Lighting Direction - The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2017: Emmy Nomination – Outstanding Lighting Direction - The Ellen DeGeneres Show