Sasha A Venola's Resume
Resume:
QUALIFICATIONS
Good under pressure
Learn quickly
Able to work with all abilities
Good leader with ability to follow
Articulate, Organized
High level writing and math skills
Able to complete assignments in a timely fashion
EDUCATION
2006 MFA Lighting Design, Theatre: UC Irvine
2002 BA Theatre: UC Riverside
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2000 – Present
Freelance Photographer & Web Designer: examples available on request
Digital/Film
Theatre, Headshots, Dance Shows, Graphic Arts
September 2007 February 2009
Entertainment Lighting Services: Graphics Department
Create Layouts for Premieres, Parties, and Events
Create and Maintain Site Plans
Perform Site Surveys
Layout Graphics for Presswalls, Banners, Bus Shelters, and One Sheets
Print and Mount Presswalls, Bus Shelters, and One Sheets
Create and Assemble Signage for Premiers, Parties, and Events
Maintain stock
Maintain Graphics Lab Organization
2007, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2000
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: Assistant Technical Director, Technical Assistant
Run and maintain theatre during Summer Program
Support rehearsals
Run shows for orchestra concerts and recitals
Provide AV support
October 2006- May 2007
Paper Source: Sales Associate
Assist customers with purchases and projects
Inventory control
Maintain visual aesthetic created by company
Assisted in seasonal visuals turnaround
2006, 2001
Pageant of the Masters: Captain Usher
Supervision and instruction of ushers
Crowd control
Handle tickets and claim checks
Problem solving
Sept 2003 - June 2006
UC Irvine Drama Department: Teaching Assistant
Supervision and instruction of lighting crews
Maintenance of lighting equipment
May 2003 - Sept 2005
Gypsy Soles: Manager, Sales Associate
Sell custom made boots
Field questions about product and process
Accurate sales notation
Dec 2003 - March 2004
Restoration Hardware: Sales Associate, Visuals
Inventory control
Maintain visual aesthetic created by company
Assisted in seasonal visuals turnaround
SKILLS
Layout Design & Creation
Presswalls, Banners, One Sheets, Bus Shelters
Macintosh and PC computers: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Flash,
Dreamweaver, Vector Works, AutoCAD, Lightwright
Theatrical Designer
Lighting, Costuming, Scenic
Theatrical Technician
Lighting, Stage Management, Deck/Fly Rail, Costuming, Seamstress
Published Works:
2000 He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not: Finding Homo Health & Happiness
By Taylor St. Charles
Photography by Alexandra V. Smith-Ginter (a.k.a. Sasha A. Venola)
References:
Diane Doyle
***********@*********.***
Gerry Harman – Technical Director, Idyllwild Arts
951-***-**** x2359
*******@*************.***
Ron Cargile – Lighting Supervisor, Claire Trevor School of the Arts: UC Irvine
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Mike Conlan – Production Personnel Manager, Entertainment Lighting Services
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