Manager Operator

Objective

• To continue my career with a growing company, using my experience in management, touring, lighting, audio and automation to teach others and help all around growth. To be able to use my management skills to organize and manage projects. Experience

• 2017-Present-Baku Islamic Solidarity Games-Automation Operator/Programmer/Crew Chief-Duties include loading in/out, programming of automation, working with all elements to provide an amazing show for the client.

• 2014-Feb 2017- Marvel Universe Live-Head Of Automation-As crew chief for this 29 truck Arena Tour, I was responsible for all programming and operation of all shows to this date. I manage every aspect of Automation on this show including load ins, load outs, programming, show operation, staffing, hiring, and design.

• 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games- Automation Operator/Programmer- Duties include programming of moving systems, load in of all gear, management, troubleshooting, programming and operating for all rehearsals among other duties.

• 2014 Sochi Winter Para- Olympic Games- Automation Operator/Programmer- Duties include programming of moving systems, load in of all gear, troubleshooting, performing for all rehearsals among other duties.

• 2013 Kascade Tour-Prep Team-Automation Programmer/Operator-Assisting with design and creation for the show for the 4 huge USA dates. Duties included assembly of gear, design suggestions, and testing prior to all rehearsals.

• 2013 Kenny Chesney “No Shoes Tour”-Automation Operator/Programmer- Duties include all load in and load out responsibilities, programming of cues, setting up of all gear including automation equipment, trusses, motors, rigging, and Austrian curtains. Performing Automation for massive crowds. Troubleshooting any issues and arranging staff to work efficiently.

• 2012/13 Carrie Underwood “Blown Away Tour”-105 Shows-Automation Engineer-Duties included but not limited to: all load ins and load outs, set up, rigging, programming, monitoring safety and hanging of huge truss moving systems.

• SBMC INC- General Manager/Automation Programmer/Lead Technical Specialist-Jan 11-Jan 12-Duties included but were not limited to: design of all shows, selecting gear for each show, purchasing, automation programming, staffing/hiring, organizing all travel for employees, and managing the company. SBMG specializes in many areas including hotel AV, digital signage, commercials, radio, and anything else the creative brains can imagine.

• Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular- Head of Automation-Dec ’07-Dec ’11-Working with 1 other colleague I was in charge of all aspects of automation for this 50-truck Arena tour. Some of my responsibilities daily included setting up and programming of 18 axis motor driven iris system, and controlling and programming of the life size 16 axis pterodactyl. I was responsible for the changing of all dead’s, cues, and design for the show. I took immense pride in this position on this tour, I am a strong believer that if you have a kind outlook and positive attitude the work environment becomes better and more efficient and I practiced this everyday.

• Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines- August ’04 to Nov ’07-Titles as follows: Head Of Sound, Head Of Automation, Head Of Lighting, Stage Manager, and Production Manager Employed aboard 11 different ships among all classes, supervisor of numerous employees, primary responsibilities consisted of mixing/ programming and lighting for all entertainment aboard which includes all musical acts, production shows, and guest entertainers. In charge of all installations for all equipment located throughout the vessel. In charge of all programming and recording of automation for all shows and performers. Position also includes any editing, design, and creation of entertainment using all technology aboard. I kept the head office aware of issues occurring aboard and manage all ordering along with inventory. Handling unhappy clients while keeping a positive work environment for my employees that boosts moral is a key to my style of management and I take much pride in this.

SKILLS

AUTOMATION: Stage Technologies Nomad, Stage Technologies Acrobat, and Chameleon Automation Programming, Stage One NextQ Software, Operating of Fisher Navigator, in addition to motor rigging, truss system rigging, automation rigging of all automation systems simple & complex. AUDIO: Yamaha DM 2000, Yamaha PM1D, Yamaha DM 1000, DAA CS-8 FOH Console, DDA Monitor Console, Digital Performer, Crest V12, Crest V8, Midas Avalon, Midas Verona, Meyer Systems, Digi design Pro Control, Digi Design Control 24 Mackie 1604, SSL 9000J, Studer Tape Machines, Amek 9098i, Pro-Tools, Shure Wireless Microphone systems, Systems Acid Pro, Vegas Video, Sound forge, Logic Pro, LogicX PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: professional, work well under stress, easy to work with, good sense of humor, musician, music lover, experienced in touring and traveling, debt free, never been involved with the law, extremely punctual, and kind, I use a leadership approach to management instead of dictating resulting in happier employees, better attitude and little to no turnover.

Christian D. Hindley

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