Karen Skillen's Resume

 

Sydney, New South Wales 2221 Australia

Overview

I have been working in the entertainment industry for the past 5 years during which i have proven myself to be a reliable, trustworthy and valuable employee. I have been a crew chief for the past 3 years as i have shown i have the patience with new crew mwmbers along with the desire to teach correct and safe work methods and proceedures.

I am experienced in all aspects of staging and production with main strengths being lighting but im competent with vision and audio as well as theming and artistic creation.

I have worked on many productions and events ranging from World Youth Day to Carols in the Domain, AC/DC to Disney on Ice, festivals to Aria Awards, Breakfast on the Bridge, New Years Eve, Sydney Festival and many more too numerous to mention.

Achievements

Since starting out as a stagehand/loader 5 years ago i have achieved the position of Technical Production Supervisor at NIDA and i am an inhouse spotlight operator for both the Sydney Entertainment Centre and Acer Arena. All are positions i value and enjoy along with the responsibility of crew chief.

Career History

Jan 2011 - Present

Company name:National Institute of Dramatic Art
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:51-200 employees
Comments:I enjoy this position very much
    
Job Title:Technical Production Supervisor
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Education
Closest Job Role:Other Education
Summary:Supervisor
Detailed Description:i hold the position of Technical Production Supervisor which entails the supervision of student safety and correct production procedures during student productions

Jan 1970 - Present

Company name:A/V 1 Productions
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:11-50 employees
Comments:This is an enjoyable and interesting position
    
Job Title:A/V Technician
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Closest Job Role:Other Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Summary:Corporate Events
Detailed Description:All aspects involved of setting up and bumping out corporate events and conferences including lighting, staging, drapes, audio and vision in various 5 star hotels and venues

Jan 1970 - Present

Company name:Acer Arena
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:201-500 employees
Comments:I enjoy this very much
    
Job Title:Spotlight Operator
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Closest Job Role:Other Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Summary:Casual operator
Detailed Description:I operate front of house spotlight on shows and artists performing at Acer Arena

Jan 1970 - Present

Company name:Sydney Entertainment Centre
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:51-200 employees
Comments:I enjoy this position very much
    
Job Title:Spotlight Operator
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Closest Job Role:Other Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Summary:In house spotlight operator
Detailed Description:I operate front of house spotlight on all concerts performed at the entertainment centre

Jan 1970 - Present

Company name:Show support
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:51-200 employees
    
Job Title:senior crew member
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Closest Job Role:Other Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Summary:all aspects of production and staging
Detailed Description:senior crew member and crew chief..
Lighting, vision, audio, theming, corporate events, weddings, festivals,theatre, television, truss and front of house spotlight operation.

Jan 1970 - Present

Company name:Videoplus
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:11-50 employees
    
Job Title:A/V Technician and spotlight operator
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Closest Job Role:Other Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Summary:Corporate Events
Detailed Description:all aspects of corporate events from bump in to show and bumpout. shows such as Cure for Life ball, Men of League dinner annually as well as various awards productions

Jul 2006 - Oct 2010

Company name:Australian Crewing
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:11-50 employees
    
Job Title:senior crew member
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Closest Job Role:Other Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Detailed Description:all events covered from World Youth Day to the Aria Awards, Crusty Demons, Disney on Ice, Breakfast on the Bridge, festivals, FIFA, Carols in the Domain, Television, theatre, corporate events. Lighting, staging, wardrobe, props, vision, audio, truss and front of house spotlight operator, crew chief

Nov 2006 - Mar 2007

Company name:Live crewing
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:11-50 employees
Comments:starting out
    
Job Title:stagehand
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:Media, Advertising, Arts & Entertainment
Detailed Description:all duties involved in bumping in and out events. my first spotlight gig - Lionel Ritchie tour

Education & Training

Jan 1979 - Nov 1981

Institution:Nelson Bay High
Institution Type:High School
Location:Nelson Bay, Australia
Course Name:year 9
Grade:year 9

Licenses & Certifications

Cert 3 Warehouse Management

Issuer:NSW TAFE
Valid From:6th July 2007
Valid To:6th July 2011

Cert 2 Business Management

Issuer:NEIS
Valid From:30th June 2005
Valid To:30th June 2011

Interests

great music, good food , continuing to learn and grow in the industry i love, jewellery making.

Personal Information

Job Seeking Status:Open to Opportunities
I am on a notice period (days):  0
I am available from:23rd July 2011
Would you relocate for a job?Open to Offers
Gender:Female
Marital Status:Single
Do I have a drivers license?No

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