Adelaide Harney
Ascot
Summary
An experienced coordinator with a diverse background in live events and production. Possesses strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and collaborative engagements. Thrives in team environments while also working autonomously. A creative thinker with proven problem-solving abilities. Skilled at managing within tight timelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator
Edith Cowan University (ECU), Mount Lawley Campus
09.2023 - Current
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Collaborated closely with students, visiting artists, and other stakeholders to realise productions within tight deadlines.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinated communication among departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted with budgeting and accounting of production-related tasks.
- Helped with hiring casual staff and sorting out contract details for visiting artists.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Lighting Designer
Freelacer
02.2017 - Current
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Delivered outstanding designs within tight deadlines, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes and smooth production runs.
- Championed a collaborative work environment that fostered open communication and creative problem-solving among team members, leading to consistently successful project outcomes.
- Used Vectorworks or AutoCAD to create scale plots for lighting rigs designating fixtures, dimmers and channel numbers.
- Collaborated with directors and set designers to create cohesive visual storytelling through strategic lighting design.
- Earned recognition for outstanding contributions to multiple award-winning productions through expertly crafted lighting designs.
- Adapted quickly to changing requirements during live events, ensuring flawless performances despite unforeseen challenges.
Stage Manager
Freelacer
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Established strong relationships with local theatres and arts organisations, broadening networking opportunities for future productions.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately across various aspects of productions to maximize return on investment.
- Provided strong leadership under high-pressure situations while prioritizing the well-being of all team members involved.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve desired artistic vision for productions.
Lighting Tech/ Production Assistant
Perth Theatre Trust
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Contributed to the success of various productions by working closely with other departments, fostering a collaborative environment focused on creating memorable experiences for audiences.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring timely setup and breakdown of productions and events.
- Contributed creative input during pre-production meetings, helping shape the overall direction of projects from inception to completion.
Technical Manager
Aces Cabaret
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Perth Fringe Festival, Lorne Performing Arts Festival
- Oversee the procurement, recruitment, installation, and delivery of technical elements for various festivals.
- Managed the scheduling and cast engagements with each venue in accordance with the specific needs of each production.
- Offer unique solutions to issues during a live event, ensuring production continues without compromising audience experience.
- Offer expert technical skills to fill labour gaps, going above and beyond the role's expectations.
Lighting Technician
Athenaeum Theatre, Footscray Community Arts Centre
01.2016 - 01.2019
- The role required me to be responsible for setting up, operating the lighting for incoming shows of clients.
- I would also provide some design for certain clients.
- Maintain the lighting fixtures in theatre and provide OHS paperwork when relevant.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Production Design
University of Melbourne
Southbank, VIC12-2017
Skills
- Project management
- Schedule coordination
- Client relations
- Deadline management
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Risk assessment
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Edith Cowan University (ECU), Mount Lawley Campus
09.2023 - Current
Lighting Tech/ Production Assistant
Perth Theatre Trust
01.2021 - 06.2021
Stage Manager
Freelacer
03.2018 - 03.2023
Technical Manager
Aces Cabaret
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lighting Designer
Freelacer
02.2017 - Current
Lighting Technician
Athenaeum Theatre, Footscray Community Arts Centre
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Production Design
University of Melbourne
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