Benjamin Shepherd
Omaha,NE
Summary
Professional lighting expert with strong background in stage and event illumination. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with directors, designers, and crew. Skilled in using advanced lighting equipment and software to create impactful visual experiences. Reliable and results-driven, ready to contribute to high-quality productions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Technician
Theatrical Media Services
02.2022 - Current
- Operated lighting equipment for live performances, ensuring optimal visual effects and audience engagement.
- Conducted routine maintenance on lighting fixtures, improving reliability and performance during shows.
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of lighting systems, promoting efficient workflow during events.
- Received positive feedback from clients on consistent delivery of exceptional lighting services for their events.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal disruption to the audience experience.
- Collaborated with production teams to design lighting plans, ensuring optimal visibility and ambiance for various events.
Landscape Gardener
City Of Omaha Parks & Recreation
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted regular assessments of park areas, identifying areas for improvement in landscaping and maintenance practices.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- As a team helped manage the cleanliness orderliness, and maintained the grounds of over 30 parks and public areas.
Deliery Driver
Premiere Midwest Beverge
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
- Monitored inventory levels during deliveries, reporting discrepancies to management promptly.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Lighting Technician
Theatrical Media Services
06.2016 - 04.2020
- Operated lighting equipment for live performances, ensuring optimal visual effects and audience engagement.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
- Evaluated venue spaces to determine optimal equipment placement, maximizing visual impact while adhering to safety standards.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to develop visually stunning lighting concepts, elevating overall production quality.
- Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.
- Collaborated with production teams to develop lighting designs that enhance visual storytelling.
OR Supply Clerk
Methodist Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects within tight deadlines, improving overall efficiency.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in record-keeping and order fulfillment tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Omaha, NE05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Technical Theatre
Omaha Community Playhouse Aprenticeship
Omaha, NESkills
- Proficient in MA2 lighting software
- Fundamental rigging skills
- Fault identification in electrical systems
- Electrical safety compliance
- Experience with DMX protocol
- Skilled in using Hog4 lighting software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Basic network management
- Analytical skills
- Thoroughness in reviewing work
- Artistic problem-solving
- Skilled in high-pressure environments
Timeline
Lighting Technician
Theatrical Media Services
02.2022 - Current
Landscape Gardener
City Of Omaha Parks & Recreation
06.2021 - 02.2022
Deliery Driver
Premiere Midwest Beverge
08.2020 - 05.2021
Lighting Technician
Theatrical Media Services
06.2016 - 04.2020
OR Supply Clerk
Methodist Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Technical Theatre
Omaha Community Playhouse Aprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Central High School