SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Creative and skillful Instructor of Fine Arts and Theatre Arts with more than twelve years experience teaching art, technical theatre, scenic design, 3D model building (traditional & digital), history of theatre and theatre appreciation (live & virtual).

• Effectively plan for and conduct rehearsals and performances under a flexible schedule.

• Demonstrates the charisma and magnetism to create a desire in students to perform on and off stage.

• In-depth ability to supervise and work well with students of a diversity of populations, personalities and needs. 

• Work actively and collaboratively with other teachers, program staff, and students to support the growth of each student and the programs.   

• Creative approach in the design and delivery of appropriate curriculums.

• Language skills; ability to read, write and speak some Spanish. 

 

EDUCATION

 

M.F.A. in Theatre, Arts and Letters, U.C., Davis – 2003

Concentration:  Scenic Design & Lighting Design     

 

B.A. in Theatre, C.S.U., Stanislaus – 1997 - 2000

Concentration: History, Performance and Design

 

B.A. in Criminal Justice, C.S.U., Stanislaus – 1997 - 2000

Concentration: Sociology, Constitutional Law, Juvenile Justice,

Criminal Justice Research Methods       

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A.A. in Liberal Arts, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA – 1990 -1994

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Tenure Track, Fresno City College, Fresno, California – August 2017 - Present

Set Design and Lighting Design/Technical Director Faculty

Course: Theatre Appreciation, Introduction to Lighting Design, Theatre Practicum, Stagecraft, Script Analysis, Stage Makeup, Introduction to Scenic Design.

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Adjunct Instructor, West Valley College, Saratoga California – August 2016 - 2017

Set Design and Lighting Design Faculty

Course: Introduction to Theatre, Introduction to Design, Theatre Workshop (Technical) courses

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Adjunct Instructor, San Joaquin Delta College – June 2005 - 2018 (in 2009 full time interim & part-time staff/part-time faculty 2005-2007)

Set Design and Lighting Design/Technical Director Faculty

Course: Theatre Appreciation live & online, History of Theatre, Technical Theatre a/b, and Theatre Appreciation, Scenic Painting, Lighting Design, Set Design, Set Construction,

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Adjunct Instructor, University of the Pacific – August 2014 - 2017

Set Design and Lighting Design Faculty

Course: Introduction to Lighting Design, Stage works 3, Stagecraft, History of Theatre

 

Technical Director, Hutchins Street Square – July 2011-January 2013

Technical Director/Theater Manager

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Technical Director/Set Designer/Lighting Designer, Changing Faces Theater Company – June 2010-2019

Summer Theater Camp

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Instructor, San Joaquin Dept. of Education, Stockton, CA – Aug. 2007-2008 & Aug. 2013 - 2017 

Art Instructor “Artist in Schools” Program (K-12), painting (water, Acrylics, oil), sculpting(plaster, alabaster, scale models, clay, ceramic,  papier-mâché’, wood, metal, foam), pen and ink, drawing, (charcoal, pastels, pencils, markers), scratchboard etching, mirror etching, recycle art, and collage art.

 

Instructor, Theatre/Dance, University of California, Davis – Winter 2005

Course: Scenic Painting

 

Instructor, Escalon High School – August 2004 - June 2005

Course: Drafting (Architectural and Theatrical)

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Substitute Instructor, Theatre/Dance, University of California, Davis – Winter quarters 2002, 2003, & 2004

Course:  Principles of Theatrical Design: Scenery B (Drafting and model building workshop) & Technical Aspects of Dramatic Production

 

RECENT, CURRENT, UPCOMING DESIGNS AND TECHNICAL DIRECTION WORK

Fresno City College (Sets, lights, & TD)

Puffs Sp2024

Have Shakespeare Will Travel: Two Gentleman of Verona Sp2024

Hookman Fa2023

The Play that Goes Wrong Sp2023

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon Sp2023

Selma Arts Center

Evil Dead the Musical (set Design) Su 2024

Shrek the Musical (set Design) Su2024

Ride the Cyclone (set design) Fa2023

Next to Normal (lighting design) Sp2023

The Little Shop of Horrors (lighting design) Sp2023

Madera Theatre Project

Anna in the Tropics (set design) Su2023

Into the Woods (lighting design) Su2023

 

FILM WORK

Set Designer                                     Andie                          University of the Pacific

Set Designer                                     Alva                            University of the Pacific

Assistant Artistic Director              Book of Daniel            Silvercup Studios, NY

P.A. Art Department                        Ed                               CBS NY

 

MEMBERSHIPS, AFFILIATIONS

United Scenic Artists, Local 829, CTA

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Auto CAD, Vectorworks, Photoshop CS, Illustrator, Curricunet, Canvas, all of Microsoft Office apps and Apples comparable

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SPECIAL SKILLS

Curriculum Development, drafting:  traditional, CAD; model building; rendering: pencil, color pencil, pastels, charcoal; Painting: watercolor, acrylic, oil, airbrush, scenic painting; pen and ink; graphic arts, sculpting:  plaster, alabaster, clay, ceramic, paper crafts, foam, etc. 

 

RESEARCH SKILLS

Utilized microfiche, computer and internet means of research. Utilized Lexis (Legal research computer program), library, internet, travel.

 

HONORS

Elly Award for Lighting Designin, Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award, 1 Elly Nomination for Lighting Design 2012,1 Elly Nomination for Scenic Design 2007, Three Elly, Nominations for Scenic Designs 2006, Dean’s List 1998-2003, Veteran of a Foreign War, Honorable Discharge California Army National Guard 1996, Army Achievement Award, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Service Medal with Bronze Service Star.

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OTHER EXPERIENCE

California Army National Guard, Sacramento, CA – 1990 - 1996

Medical Supply Specialist

• Production control; shipped helicopter oil samples to the lab, and informed mechanics of results

       when returned.

• Completed shipping orders, received orders, stocked, and conducted inventories of truck parts.

• Activated to serve during desert shield/storm.  Assigned to complete shipment orders of medial supplies, receive orders, stock medical supplies, conduct inventories and perform quality control.

• Led small teams from initiation to completion of several duties assigned during drills.

 

Elegant Expressions, Salida, CA – 1995 -1997                

Office Manager

• Provided support in various officer functions; typed memos, answered phones, filed and computer operations.

• Conducted over the phone sales and customer service.

• Completed payroll for employees and independent contractors.

• Assisted in hiring new employees and selecting independent contractors.

• Assisted in training new employees and independent contractors

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Scenic Designer/Lighting Designer/Technical Director

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fresno City College                                    

The Humans

The Thanksgiving Play

The Whale

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

She Kills Montsers

The Little Prince

Let the Right One In

Silent Sky

American Idiot

Changing Faces Theatre Company (Lodi)

Romeo & Juliet                                             

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

A Midsummers Night Dream

The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza

San Joaquin Delta College

Last Days of Judas Iscariot

Godspell

Midsummers Night Dream

Fuddy Meers

The Underpants

Urinetown                        

The Lion , The Witch and the Wardrobe

Stockton Theatre Project

Cabaret

Three Middle-aged White Males

Side By Side Sondheim

Inner City Theatre (Stockton) 

Two Trains Running

Raisin in the Sun 

Oakmont High School (Roseville)

MacBeth

The Wedding singer  

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Crucible

Noises Off

Tracy Repertory Theatre       

On Golden Pond

The Neil Simon Series                                  

The Odd Couple

Barefoot in the Park

The Sunshine Boys

I Hate Hamlet

University of California Davis'       

Night at the Circus (Wyatt Pavillon)

Light Arts and Dark Arts: Magic Show (Main Stage)                                                                           

West Valley College Theatre      

Enchanted April

Guys and Dolls

Inherit The Wind                                                                     

University of the Pacific

Drunken Shakespeare

Tennessee Williams One-Acts

 

Stockton Civic Theatre

Tommy: The Musical

The 39 Steps 

Folsom Lake College

Reckless

Treasure Island

Assistant Scenic Designer for John Iacovelli

Over the Tavern (NY)                  

Amahl and the Night Visitors (CA)

A Midsummer Nights Dream (CO)

Black Pearl Sings (CA) 

Bluebeard’s Castle (CA)

Neighbors (CA)

Shipwrecked (CA)

Fences (CT)

Dorians Descent (NYC)

Lion in the Winter (CA)

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard (CA)

Gem in the Ocean (WA)          

Noises Off (CA,WA)                                                    

A View From The Bridge (NV)

Sunset Blvd. (CA)

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Related Experience

Scenic artist, carpentry, welding, properties design, display design, rigging, equipment maintenance.

 

Film/Television Experience

Assistant Art Director “The Book of Daniel” Viacom

P.A. to Production Designer  “Ed” Viacom