Jackalyne FitzGibbon
Perth,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated Head Mechanist offering 10 years of experience working on theatre productions. Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions and long-term client loyalty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staging Supervisor
Arts And Culture Trust
06.2023 - Current
- Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency during bump in/ out & show calls.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Read and interpreted plans and construction documents to determine production directives.
- Supervised and directed crew to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control for scenery dock access.
- Attached flying scenery using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, and other rigging equipment.
- Operated winches and chain motors to build, lift and position heavy scenic elements
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved the Nomad powered fly system
- Maintained cleanliness and appearance of theatre equipment, lifting equipment, house softs, and scenery docks.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of crew.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
Senior Staging Technician
Arts And Culture Trust
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for performances.
- Prepared, operated and maintained tools and equipment.
- Maintained high level of safety when using hand tools and powered equipment for hoisting, measuring and building.
- Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
- Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement the scenic design and enhance performance objectives.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Installed and configured new equipment and systems according to company standards.
- Provided technical support to resident companies and incoming clients.
- Performed production operations necessary for rigging.
- Inspected rigging equipment and reported or repaired problems.
- Performed regular maintenance on the Nomad powered fly system to maintain performance.
- Fastened ratchet straps, packing blankets and binders to secure load during regional, interstate and international transit of scenery and production equipment.
Head Mechanist
Perth Concert Hall
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for orchestral performances and broke down all equipment for bump out.
- Collaborated with technical crew and musicians to maintain presentation of artistic vision.
- Worked with technical crew to set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Delegated work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Performed production operations necessary for rigging.
- Inspected rigging equipment and reported or repaired problems.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Workshop Foreman
French Woods Festival Of The Performing Arts
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Supported local directors and theatre professionals in promoting goals and important skills of next-generation performers.
- Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per design specifications.
- Loaded, unloaded and identified building materials, machinery and tools to distribute tools to appropriate locations.
- Worked with stage technicians to set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Maintained cleanliness and appearance of scenic workshop, theatres, dressing rooms and prop storage.
- Verified that productions met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Theatre Production And Live Events
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Perth, Australia11.2015
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Technical Support
- Automated Fly System Operation
- Schedule Coordination
- Equipment Installation and Maintenance
- Stage Carpentry
- Theatre Rigging
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Scenic Design and Construction
Certification
Dogging
Intermediate Rigging
White Card
Work Safely at Heights
Basic Worksite Traffic Management
Traffic Control
Fallen Worker Rescue - Gotcha
Timeline
Staging Supervisor
Arts And Culture Trust
06.2023 - Current
Senior Staging Technician
Arts And Culture Trust
04.2021 - 06.2023
Head Mechanist
Perth Concert Hall
09.2019 - 04.2021
Workshop Foreman
French Woods Festival Of The Performing Arts
06.2016 - 10.2018
Advanced Diploma - Theatre Production And Live Events
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Dogging
Intermediate Rigging
White Card
Work Safely at Heights
Basic Worksite Traffic Management
Traffic Control
Fallen Worker Rescue - Gotcha
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