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Resume:
Sinead Figiel
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she/they
Although I specialize as a lighting and sound technician, my experience is varied, including carpentry, rigging and electrical, kitchen and guest service work, fundraising, education, boat renovation, automotive repair etc. In my time off work, I regularly build and sell off-grid
“tiny homes”. First aid certified, intermediate Spanish, Office Suites, driver's license etc. Work Experience
Technical Director
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre and Brooklyn Music School - Brooklyn, NY Seasonal, began in October 2022
Lead all aspects of lighting, sound, carpentry and rigging needs for children’s theatre productions. Install, program and operate any necessary elements, as well as play a major role in the design of the shows. Shows vary between dance, rock bands, short and full length musicals, orchestral and more. Typically utilize ETC program for lighting. Entertainment Technician
Six Flags Darien Lake - Corfu, NY
August 2022 - November 2022
Largely self-directed, involved installation and maintenance of both outdoor and indoor lighting and sound, haze machines, and pneumatic props. Occasional light carpentry, much trouble-shooting and on-the-fly solutions. Primarily utilized typical ellipticals and par cans, each with various lenses, gels, gobos both spinning and stationary. Sound was run through inch, RCA, XLR. Splicing and adapting cables was fairly common. Fireproofing and other tasks occasionally arose. Security Guard
Harn Museum - Gainesville, FL
March 2021 - August 2021
Constantly patrolled the perimeters and public areas of a fine arts museum, informing guests as to protocol and proper modes of interaction with the collection. Use of Excel, consistent and occasional report filing. Opted to learn supplemental information about the works in the collection, to share with guests.
Gift Shop Assistant Manager
Frost Science Museum - Miami, FL
October 2020 - January 2021
Primarily customer service, but also occasionally in charge of scheduling, bank deposits, placing and receiving orders, opening and closing procedures.
Stagehand/Lighting and Sound Technician
Tennessee Williams Theatre - Key West, FL
December 2018 - May 2022
Included loading and unloading trucks, informed carpentry, electrical, and maintenance work, operating dangerous and specialized equipment, heavy labor. Operate, load and unload the fly rail, use stacking motors, general stagehand work. Install and focus various conventional lighting fixtures, set up sound, roll and sanitize marley etc. Lead spot op. Worked on all technical crews at various levels, occasionally in an unofficial supervisory role. Often involves catering to celebrity clients. The majority of our clients were Broadway tours, symphonies, and some overseas tours.
Science Instructor
Buffalo Museum of Science - Buffalo, NY
August 2019 - January 2020
Designed and implemented demonstrations on various scientific topics, for all ages. Most of these demonstrations were designed to be stationary, at tables set up throughout the museum. Others, known as 'Pocket Demos', were designed around only one or two small items from the Collections Dept., and delivered while walking around the building. Left to return to seasonal employment as a theatre technician.
Raft Guide
Three Rivers Whitewater Rafting - West Forks, ME
May 2018 - September 2018
Work involved upsales, heavy lifting, CPR and first aid training, entertaining customers while ensuring safety in a high risk, dynamic environment, in all weather. Seasonal.
English as a Foreign Language Instructor
Puerto Vallarta TEFL Academy - Puerto Vallarta, Jal. January 2018 - May 2018
Attended a certification course in teaching English as a foreign language, at which end I began to write my own lesson plans and teach several classes a day, to various age groups and proficiencies, with varying focuses of intent. Returned to US to seek higher pay. Street Canvasser for Monthly Fundraising Subscriptions Amnesty International - New York, NY
March 2015 - July 2015
At pre-established locations throughout the New York metropolitan area, solicited monthly subscriptions to support the various humanitarian causes of Amnesty International. This involved collecting credit card information from pedestrians to contribute a fixed recurring monthly donation. Also necessary was spending my time off the clock doing further research into the various issues, to improve my talking points and ready information. Resigned when family matters at home necessitated my return to Buffalo. Indeed.com Assessments
Mechanical Knowledge — Expert
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Expert
Customer Service — Highly Proficient
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Highly Proficient
Verbal Communication — Highly Proficient
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Highly Proficient
Cashier skills — Expert
Counting cash, processing transactions, following written procedures, and attending to details Full results: Expert
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