EDUCATION

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design
Graduated - May 2017

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technical Production (Emphasis in Lighting)
Graduated - May 2012

SELECTED
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

2021-2024


2018-2019


2017-2018


2014-2017


2016









2011-2012,
2020

2010

Midwest Lightscaping — Omaha, NE
Lighting Designer

Illumination Systems — Denver, CO
Lighting Designer/Design Support

MDP Engineering Group — Denver, CO
Electrical Designer

Vortex Lighting, Inc. — Hollywood, CA
Studio Assistant/Draftsman (Owner: Anne Militello)

LA Opera — Los Angeles, CA
Lighting Assistant Intern
(Moby-Dick | Lighting Designer: Gavan Swift)

Lighting Assistant Intern
(Gianni Schicchi | Lighting Designer: York Kennedy)

Lighting Assistant Intern
(Pagliacci | Lighting Designer: York Kennedy)

BravO! Dance and Talent Competition
Lighting Engineer (Technical Director: Jeff O’Brian)

Chicago Dance Festival — Museum of Contemporary Art, Pritzker Pavilion, Harris Theater
Assistant Lighting Director
(Lighting Director: Laurel Shoemaker)

Assistant Production Director
(Production Director: Todd Clark)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

SOFTWARE
AGi32
Bluebeam
Vectorworks
Lightwright
AutoCAD
Photoshop
Cinema 4D
Microsoft Office

CONSOLES
Eos
Ion
Obsession 1
Express
Expression 3
GMA 1

OTHER
Master Electrician
ETC Fixtures
Strand Fixtures
Film Grip/Electrician
Photography
Carpentry
Reading Music

AWARDS

2012 Society of the Purple Mask
2012 H. Alice Howell Award
2011 H. Alice Howell Award
2011 KCATF Region 5 Certificate of Merit for Lighting Design (Dylan)
2010 UNL Best Lighting Design (Dylan)