Scott Zechner
Designer | Technical Director
Vancouver BC
Summary
Skilled technical director and production manager with 16 years of practical experience, 9 years in educational theatre environments. Proficient with all physical, digital and creative skills required to create a show. Enthusiastic teacher of technical theatre committed to lifelong learning. Focused on theatre safety for all age and experience levels.
Skills
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Vectorworks, rendering scenic and lighting designs and generating plans
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Set construction, carpentry, painting, staging, and static rigging
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Lighting, programming ETC consoles, DMX wiring, fixture maintenance and repair
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Live sound production, band and choir mixing, programming digital audio consoles
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Audio/video playback and editing with QLab and Logic
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Computer systems, Microsoft and Apple OS and Google Suite
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Teaching and supervising student technical theatre clubs and academic classes, including overseeing band, choir and dance classes
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Class 5 driver's license and permanent access to a vehicle
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Scissor Lift, Aerial Boom Lift & Fall Protection training & certification
Work History
2024-2026
Theatre Technical Coordinator
St. George's School
Vancouver
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Performed a combination of production manager, technical director, and set/lighting/sound designer/advisor roles for 4 school productions in 1 year: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition, The Neverending Story, The Jungle Book and Shrek The Musical Jr.
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Instructed Grade 10-12 students in three Theatre Production courses, developing and delivering lessons in accordance with BC Curriculum.
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Provided audiovisual support for events, managed space bookings, and bridged multiple departments to ensure details and deadlines were clearly communicated to all relevant parties.
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Balance between high demand work in teaching and production technical direction, managing multiple priorities and maximizing student engagement with the material.
2024
Senior Technical Supervisor
Clark's Audio Visual Services
Vancouver
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Organized technical requirements of events in consultation with clients, including floorplans, content mapping and event flow.
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Set up and operated a wide variety of equipment, including lighting, PA systems, video walls, cameras, trussing and staging, while leading crews of skilled technicians in the execution of events.
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Moved between multiple projects in a high paced environment.
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Lead by example, showcasing a high level of diplomacy and professionalism when working with clients and diligence when working with crew.
2016 - 2024
Production Manager & Technical Director
Mulgrave School
West Vancouver
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Performed a combination of production manager, technical director, and set/lighting/sound designer/advisor roles for 15 school productions since 2017, including Mean Girls: The Musical, The Jungle Book, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The IT, Our Town, Harvey, Concord Floral, Blue Stockings, Unity 1918 and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Proposed and oversaw several upgrades to theatre spaces, including a new costume storage loft, redesigned black box studio and lighting grid, theatre sound proofing, and custom-built mobile lighting storage.
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Led student technical crews during production and event operation. Ran instructional sessions for students and staff to learn about theatre technology. Designed theatre workshops and class material to teach technical elements. Prioritized forming connections with students to enrich their learning experiences.
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Proven ability to seamlessly move between roles, from solo to collaborative to instructional work, and to balance and shift focus between multiple simultaneous projects.
Education
2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Design & Production
University of British Columbia