Christina Swanson

220 East Joe B Hall Ave Suite 1 Shepherdsville, KY 40165

www.chrisswansontech.com

1-502-889-6657 OBJECTIVE:

swanson606@yahoo.com

To assume a position whereby I can utilize my experience and skills with the opportunity for individual development and allowing me to pass these skills onto others.

EDUCATION: MA in Communication, Emphasis in Technical Theatre BA in Communication, Emphasis in Theatre AA in Arts

Morehead State University, 2001 Morehead State University, 1999 Ashland Community College,1998

SKILLS: *Adept in College/ High School level training - scenic and lighting *Training in Strand and ETC lighting equipment plus repair *Installation of JR Clancy, ETC, Thern, H&H, ADC rigging equipment *Soft goods design and construction *Forklift, elevated platform and single-man lift familiarity *Mig welding in theatre settings *Wood working tools expertise *FOY and ZFX flying systems knowledge *Proficient with Windows and Mac based operating systems PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Ovation Designs Consultant and Sales Louisville, KY Jan. 2012- Present

Designing lighting and soft goods for houses of worship, convention centers, schools and theatre. Assist with developing a visually pleasing theatrical space within the budget given. With my knowledge of all the major lighting systems and fabric choices, I am able to give a client the products that would be best for their space.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Carpenter

Louisville, KY July 2011-Dec. 2011

With this position I wanted to get my hands dirty again and really see the world from the non-management position. Worked on developing drawings, construction with metal and wood materials and implementing the use of organization in the construction environments.

Relocated to Kentucky
Relocated to Kentucky to help with family illness.

Louisville, KY May 2011- Present Memphis, TN Sept. 2005- April 2011

Mainstage Theatrical Supply System Sales

Designed large and small rigging, curtain, and lighting systems from the pre-planning of the future space to walking into an existing space and giving it a face-lift. Lead installer on multiple rigging installations that consisted of running a 5 person crew, working within the time frame that was allotted for the install and making sure all the materials were at a completely finished state before the project was signed off. In-store theatrical make-up and theatrical paint sales. Representative for the company at conferences such as USITT, SETC, TTA, MTA, ITA.

Germantown Community Theatre Resident Lighting Designer

Germantown, TN Jan. 2010- June 2011

This community theatre is a very small space with a big heart. Seated in history, this theatre is in a renovated schoolhouse. As the resident lighting designer I was in charge of designing all shows for the theatre within the budget allotted. Worked closely with the scenic department as a technical advisor to help insure safety and production quality for the theatre. Also worked with the producer on updating the space technically.

IATSE 69 Non- Card Holder

Memphis, TN Sept. 2005-June 2011

To get a greater knowledge of the touring system, I worked as a local stage hand to increase my experience. Notable assignments included: Props crew for Touring Company of Lion King, Costumes Crew for Touring Company of Rent, multiple crews in Lighting and Carpentry.

Playhouse On The Square Technical Director

Memphis, TN June 2002- Sept. 2005

This theatre company owned 3 different venues throughout the midtown area of Memphis and I was tasked with construction and development of all technical needs for their 18-show season. All scenic elements were developed by a professional scenic designer who was hired in to work the show at hand. We also prided ourselves on doing theatre that pushed the envelope or was a regional premier to bring a high production value to our audiences. My crew consisted of one carpenter/ ATD and 2-4 performance interns assigned to the scenic shop. These venues were also used for fund raisers and theatre conferences, as well as production spaces; Responsible for making sure space was clean and safe for the need at hand.

Shenandoah Conservatory Assistant Technical Director/ Instructor

Winchester, VA Aug. 2001-June 2002

Hired as a sabbatical replacement. Responsibilities included teaching Lighting 101 and running all scenic lab classes. In the classroom environment my students were a mix of theatre, dance and music majors in the Conservatory with this class being part of their general education core class. In the lab classes we had a mix of 80 freshman and 8-10 upper level students as the construction crew. In these labs we constructed mostly of wood in the scenic shop and painted all scenery, props and drops in the paint shop.

Shenandoah University Summer Music Theatre Assistant Technical Director

Winchester, VA 2000/2001

Supervision of scenic shop with the construction of four productions with varying levels of experience within the hired crew. Shows varied in technical needs from rolling scenery, multiple painted drops, to running and installation of a Foy Flying System. Responsibilities also include working with designers, technical director, stage managers and run crews to ensure the safety and production quality of the shows.

Papermill Theatre Carpenter/ Technician:

Lincoln, NH Summer 1999

This was my first summer stock experience. We were a crew of two carpenters and we constructed the three summer productions and also became part of the running crew. Worked closely with the Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter and Technical Director on the production drawings and maintenance of the theatre space.

References upon request.