Deanne Gangi
Craigieburn
Summary
Dynamic Lighting Designer with expertise in creating impactful designs at Beacon Lighting. Proven ability to enhance storytelling through intricate cue sequences and foster collaboration among teams. Skilled in client communication and time management, consistently delivering projects on tight deadlines while training junior members to elevate overall team performance.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Designer
Beacon Lighting
09.2012 - Current
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects, and movement for cues.
- 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.
- Devised intricate cue sequences that synchronized seamlessly with soundtracks, elevating emotional impact and storytelling capabilities across diverse genres.
- Trained junior team members in the use of specialized software, enhancing their abilities to contribute effectively to projects.
- Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms that contributed positively towards project budgets.
- Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
Enrolments Officer
Northcote High School
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
Assistant Store Manager
Adairs
02.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Sales Assistant
Pumpkin Patch
03.2007 - 04.2009
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Sales Assistant
Lincraft
12.2003 - 02.2007
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
- Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, sales tactics helping them integrate seamlessly into the team.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to attract customers and drive sales.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and store policies, enhancing overall team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Deakin University
Burwood01-2010
High School Diploma -
Northcote High School
Northcote01-2006
Skills
- Client communication
- Site inspection
- Lighting design expertise
- Design documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Enrolments Officer
Northcote High School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Lighting Designer
Beacon Lighting
09.2012 - Current
Sales Assistant
Pumpkin Patch
03.2007 - 04.2009
Assistant Store Manager
Adairs
02.2007 - 08.2009
Sales Assistant
Lincraft
12.2003 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Deakin University
High School Diploma -
Northcote High School
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