This document is a resume for D.W. Jones, a live entertainment technician. Jones has over 20 years of experience in theatre technology, engineering, design, construction, and management. He has worked as a technical director, scenic project manager, associate technical director, and theater supervisor. His skills include engineering, construction, drafting, lighting and sound operation, video, and automation systems. He has a BFA from NYU and an MFA from UT Austin and has also taught at the university level.

1. D.W. JONES
live entertainment technician
2310 Bracht Rd.
Corinth, KY 41010
phone: 713.540.8041
email: jonesy4000@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
• BFA; Theatre, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Playwrights Horizons School, 1999
• MFA; Theatre Technology, University of Texas at Austin, School of Theatre and Dance, 2008
SYNOPSIS OF EXPERIENCE:
• Worked in myriad capacities, primarily in the field of theatre technology, engineering, design, construction,
development and management.
• Managed all technical and staff issues throughout the entire process of theatrical performances, including
controlling budget, scheduling of time and labor, and creating relationships with vendors.
• Coordinated large-scale, client driven events in corporate production settings from initial concepts, through
final execution.
• Supervised crews of professional, volunteer, and student technicians, artisans and laborers in the
construction and implementation of multi-discipline arts projects.
RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2018 - Present Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (L.O.R.T. B+) - Technical Director
• Leading and managing a department of ten employees including fabricators, painters, and assistants
• Managing budget and personnel requirements
• Coordinating inter-departmental work-flow
• Engineering all elements of stage scenery to meet demands of designer
• Creating working drawings for construction
• Overseeing the physical plants of a scene shop and two theaters
2014 - 2018 Iacono Productions - Scenic Project Manager
• Producing budget assessments of materials and labor for corporate events
• Translating design concepts into working proposals
• Maintaining information and communication flow between departments
• Overseeing progress and performance of scenic construction
• Integrating multiple media forms into cohesive visual schemes
2009 - 2014 Alley Theatre (L.O.R.T. B) - Associate Technical Director
• Engineering all elements of stage scenery to meet demands of designer
• Creating working drawings for construction
• Designing automation and moving scenery systems
• Supervising crews in construction and implementation phases
• Ordering goods and materials and maintaining relationships with vendors
2007 - 2009 Harry Ransom Humanities Resource Center - Theater Supervisor
• Managed all lighting, sound, video and scenic concerns for small performance/lecture space
• Designed ad-hoc lighting and sound plots
• Acted as liaison between library staff and visiting artists
2004 - 2007 University of Texas Performing Arts Center - Scenic Carpenter/GSA
• Constructed scenery in an academic setting
• Managed student crews during build and implementation
• Taught scenic technology introductory techniques to undergraduate level students

2. SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Engineering - Structural design, mechanical systems implementation, microprocessor control
• Construction - Master level carpentry, proficient in all mediums including steel, aluminum, foam, etc.
• Drafting - AutoCAD, VectorWorks – 2D & 3D
• Show Control - Creative Connors, SFX, Gilderfluke, Navigator, Arduino, PLC, non-proprietary systems
• Sound - System specification, live mixing and recording, Pro Tools
• Video - Studio Cameras, Final Cut Pro editing, projection, wiring and control
• Lighting Control - Most standard boards, ETC Express and Insight
• Electrical - Basic wiring and electronics, lighting instrument maintenance and circuiting
• Automation Systems - Motor control, pneumatic, hydraulic, linear actuation, design and specification
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
• Training Supervisor - ShopBot CNC Training Course, Alley Theatre 2011- 2014
• Teaching Assistant - Intro to Scenic Technology, UT Austin 2008
• Teaching Assistant - Production Laboratory, UT Austin 2004 - 2007
• Special Lecturer - American Ballet Theatre Summer Program 2005 - 2007
• Special Lecturer - Second Youth Theatre Program 2006
• Sophomore English Teacher - Bellaire High School, Houston 2000
REFERENCES:
Patrick A. Orndorff
Production Manager
Resident Ensemble Players, Newark, DE
832.846.9962
patricko@udel.edu
Raymond Inkel
Production Manager
The Alley Theatre, Houston
713.315.3323
raymondi@alleytheatre.org
Geoffrey Ahlers
Scenic Art Director
Iacono Productions
513.977.0105
gahlers@goiaconc.com
J.E. Johnson
Scene Shop Supervisor/Production Coordinator
Texas Performing Arts, Austin
512.471.0630
jjohnson@texasperformingarts.org
Drew Campbell
Creative Director
Moving Bits Pte, Ltd.
+65.9771.4858
bluerthanindigo@mac.com