El Paso Fine Arts
Resume:
Victor Maldonado
Curriculum Vitae 915-***-****
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Canutillo, Texas 79835 buhoartsVM.com
Professional Summery
Versatile and detail-oriented Lighting, Media and Sound Designer with a proven track record. Proficient in calculating Photometrics, and a deep understanding of color theory and color temperature. I strive to deliver high-quality, compliant designs for a diverse clientele across the internment industry.
Education
2024 Master of Fine Arts
University of Iowa
Theatre
Emphasis in Lighting, Media, and Sound Design
2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts
University of Texas El Paso
Theatre
Emphasis in Lighting and Sound Design
2018 Associate of Arts
El Paso Community
College
Theatre
Emphasis in Technical Theatre and Design
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant at the University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 2023-2024
- Prepare and set up classroom materials for Lighting I and Entertainment Design courses.
- Substitute and cover Lighting I, Lighting II, and Entertainment Design as needed
- Teach and help students to further develop their programming and design skills in the lighting design laboratory.
- Help improve and develop new assignments to progress the future of Lighting I and Entertainment Design
Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas
El Paso
El Paso. TX 2019-2021
- Supervising and tracking hours for all Work study and Practicum students in the electrics shop.
- Work with the assigned Student Master Electrician to plan accordingly to ensure safety practices within the theatre.
- Attend Rehearsals as needed.
Additional Academic Positions
Non-Mainstage Electrics Supervisor at the
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 2022-2023
- Work with a team to load in all lighting equipment for Theatre, Opera, and Dance.
- Attend all non-mainstage production meetings.
- Maintain the equipment in the University of Iowa’s Allen McVey Theatre.
- Help Undergraduate students unfamiliar with venue and safety practices.
- Attend rehearsal as needed in the absence of the lighting supervisor. Work Study Assistant at the University of
Texas El Paso
El Paso. TX 2016-2018
- Work with a team to load in all lighting and sound equipment for all Theatre and Dance productions.
- Maintain all lighting and sound equipment.
Student Technology Services & Forum
Theatre Supervisor
El Paso, TX 2016-2018
- Supervising and tracking hours for all STS employees and Stage Craft students working in the EPCC Forum Theatre.
- Attend all events in the forum theatre outside the theatre departments, like award ceremonies, public town halls and ensuring smooth operating procedures.
- Work with Technical Director to ensure a safe load in with all Scenic, Lighting, Media and Sound equipment.
- Help maintain equipment, and all spaces within the Forum Theatre. Skills
Lighting Console: ETC Ion/EOS, Grandma2, Chamsys
Media Servers: QLAB, D3 Disguise, Pixera, Isadora, Watch Out Software: Vectorworks, Lightwright, Unreal Engine, Microsoft, Adobe Suite, Motive, Pro-tools, Audacity, Ableton. Suno AI. ETC Augmented, GrandMA PC Technical Skills: Photometric Analysis, Motion Capture, Cameras, Green Screen, and Video Editing
Academic Awards
University of Iowa Summer Research Fellowship 2023 University of Iowa Student Fellowship 2021-2022
Additional Work Experience
Freelance Designer Iowa City, IA 2021- Present
- Collaborated with various clients on 10 shows to develop custom lighting media and sound designs and solutions, for many events in the entertainment industry at different magnitudes and scales.
- Ensured all designs adhered to industry standards, best practices, and local codes.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Provided expert recommendations on lighting, media, and sound controls with cost- efficient solutions.
- Built and maintained strong client and coworker relationships through effective communication and exceptional service.
Stagehand Quad City Local 690 over hire Iowa City, IA 2021
- Successfully loaded in equipment for a wide range of concerts ensuring the timely and efficient setup of all the production components.
- Successfully worked across different departments like Electrics, Carps, Pyro, and Loading, with others in a timely and professional manner.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments, managing tasks with precision and safety as a top priority.
- Thrived working with others from all walks of life at different levels in the industry. Electrics Department at The Sante Fe Opera Santa Fe, NM 2020
- The Santa Fe Opera was canceled in 2020, However, The Santa Fe Opera continued to support and pay its employees for its 2020 season. Stagehand at South Cos Audio El Paso, TX 2016-2020
- Successfully loaded in equipment for a wide range of concerts and Broadway productions, ensuring the timely and efficient setup of all the Production components.
- Successfully worked across different departments like Electrics, Carps, Pyro, and Loading, with others in a timely and professional manner.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments, managing tasks with precision and safety as a top priority.
- Thrived working with others from all walks of life at different levels in the industry. Stagehand at Pro Amp Audio El Paso, TX 2018-2019
- Successfully loaded in equipment for a wide range of concerts at the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, ensuring the timely and efficient setup of all the Production components.
- Backline audio technician
- Thrived in fast-paced environments, managing tasks with precision and safety as a top priority.
- Thrived working with others from all walks of life at different levels in the industry. Production Stage Manager at 915 Strong
Charity Event
El Paso, TX 2019
- Played a pivotal role in planning a charity concert for the victims of the El Paso Walmart Shooting.
- Played a pivotal role in promotion of ticket sales and marketing.
- Managed all artists set times.
- Engaged with all departments ranging from Box Office to Security, and Production Team to ensure safety and smooth operation abiding to all fire code regulations. Master Electrician for Viva El Paso El Paso, TX 2017-2018
- Played a pivotal role in planning and executing the load in of all lighting equipment in ant McKelligon Canyon amphitheater.
- Ensured the safety and maintenance across all equipment in a variety of weather conditions
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate logistics, including equipment setup, audio and visual integration, and stage design.
- Conducted pre-event checks and tests to guarantee the reliability of lighting systems during performances.
Lighting Design Experience
Concert Lighting
Wired Production Group Cedar Rapids, IA (Quad Cities) Brittney Howard Hancher’s Fall Welcome
Concert
2023
Dawn Richards Hancher’s Fall Welcome
Concert
2023
Elizbeth Mohen Hancher’s Fall Welcome
Concert
2023
Jim McDonough Riverside Casino 2022
Boys II Men Rhythm City Casino 2021
Theatre and Dance Lighting
Corville Center of Performing Arts Coralville, IA
Wizard of Oz Jr Lucy Polyak 2024
Ramayana (Dance) Smitha Khullar 2023
Highschool Musical Jason Milsap 2023
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
Into The Woods Stephen Thorne 2024
Route Movements (Dance) Ellen Oliver 2024
ARatorio for the Mis-Remebered (Premiere) Marybeth Easley 2024 Macbeth Mary Mayo 2023
[SETS] (Dance) Zoey Miller 2023
Braided Sorrow Natalie Villamonte Zito 2023
Lil G A Gatsby Remix (premier) Caroline Clay 2023
The Children's Hour Ann Kreitman 2022
Championship Rounds (Dance) Kyle Ayers 2022
Basically Children (premier) Natalie Villamonte Zito 2022 Gwenevere (premier) Caroline Clay 2022
BLKS Lisa Strum 2022
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
Saturday Night Fever Jaime Barbra 2020
A Christmas Carol En La Frontera Rapha Perez 2019
El Paso Community College El Paso TX
Into the Woods Kieth Townsend 2018
Architects of Infinite Groove (Dance) Sara Jackiewicz 2018 Guys and Dolls Kieth Townsend 2017
Rumors Mathew Smith 2017
Media Design
Theatre and Dance Media Design
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
Macbeth Mary Mayo 2023
bare.witness (Dance) Levar Davis Kidd 2023
Gwenevere (premiere) Caroline Clay 2022
Sound Design
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
In the Red and Brown Water Caroline Clay 2024
Mother: Knife (premiere) Margo Skornia 2023
Gwenevere (premiere) Caroline Clay 2022
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
Monsters We Create (premiere) Kim McKean 2020
Humans Kim McKean 2019
El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
All My Sons Mathew Smith 2016
Scenic Design
El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
Roll Call Mathew Smith 2017
A Mid-Summer Jersey Mathew Smith 2016
References
Bryon Winn Daniel Fine Hideaki Tsutsui
Director of Theatre USA 829 Associate Professor of Media Design Department Chair University of Iowa University of Iowa University of Texas El Paso *****-****@*****.*** ******-****@*****.*** *********@****.***
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