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MATT PRENDERGAST - RESUMÉ

2029 east 1st . Ave.
Vancouver BC

Cel: 604.710.4947
Email: matt@mattprendergast.com

Cover Letter

To whom it may concern,

my name is Matt Prendergast and I have been heavily involved in live event production as a profession for the last seven years. It is something I genuinely enjoy and constantly strive to push myself to evolve and learn my craft.

My specialty is lighting, and I personally own a Martin Light Jockey dmx controller, as well as all the other requisite tools I need to do the job of setting, programming, running and striking a light show. I also have experience with video and sound setup and operation, so I consider myself a well-rounded technician specializing in lighting.

My experience ranges from small private parties to some of the largest touring shows in the world, from ultra slick corporate to rough and ready rock and rave shows. Recent highlights include a cross-Canada tour with the Weekend to End Breast Cancer charity in wich I was head lighting tech as well as teleprompter operator.

I work well under pressure, and safety is my primary concern when on a job-site. I work well with others or alone, take direction and/or give direction well, and am always punctual, hard-working and enthusiastic. I am quite accustom to the stress, long hours and hard work involved in this industry.

I am looking to work either freelance or on a full or part-time basis for a forward thinking company, and to enhance any production I am involved with with my experience as well as expand my skill-set.

I am sure i would be an asset to any work-site I was on. I have great references and encourage they, as well as my past employers be contacted.

yours truly,
Matt Prendergast
604.710.4947
matt@mattprendergast.com

 

Objective

To utilize my skills in lighting design and installation to make events their very best for clients and guests.

Experience

Jan 2007-Present     Freelance Technician   Vancouver BC


Lighting Programmer & Technician

Freelancing for such diverse AV companies as Nasco, Presentation Services, All Star, 365 Productions Inc., Wild Coast Productions, JMS Audio etc.

Lighting Installation and Operation on all types of shows
All purpose event technician
Programming for raves, concerts and corporate events
Truss construction
Video technician
P.A. System set-up and strike
Show for set-up, operate the show, stay for the strike

 

Aug 2004-Jan 2007    Masterplan/ShowMax Events   Vancouver BC

LightingProgrammer & Technician
Lighting Installation and Operation on all types of shows
All purpose event technician
Programming for raves, concerts and corporate events at this high volume production company (consoles & Light Jockey computer)
Prepping shows in Warehouse
Teleprompting
Truss construction
Video technician
P.A. System set-up and strike
Show for set-up, operate the show, stay for the strike

 

Dec 2002-Aug 2004    Presentation Services Audio Visual    Vancouver BC

General AV/Customer Service Technician, Lighting Programmer
Responsible for the day to day audio visual of the hotel
Several setups and strikes per shift
Small boardrooms to grand ballroom equipment setup
Pro A.V. with an emphasis on personal service

 

Jan 2000 - Present    Freelance Web Designer    Vancouver BC

Designing and updating websites
Experienced in PHP, MySQL
Combining eye-catching Design and User-updatable functionality
List of websites of note HERE

Education

Light Jockey Software
Web design
Flash Animation

Interests

Music
Cycling
Web Design

Skills

Truss building:
experience with building and erecting structures both indoors and outside

Lighting:
Rigging
Cabling
Focusing
Troubleshooting and controlling both traditional stage lighting and intelligent lighting
Worked with the full range of NSI multiplex desks and dimmers,
Martin Light Jockey software programming is my specialty, I own a Light Jockey Unit

Video:
LCD Projectors
Video mixers
Matrix switchers
Scan Converters
3 Chip CCD Cameras
Fastfold Screens, Tripod Screens, Stretch Lycra fabric screens etc.

P.A. and Sound System
Experienced in setting up and tweaking Sound systems large and small,
as well as teching smaller public speaking and small bands.

Teleprompting:
Experience with setting up teleprompting equipment
Editing scripts, LCD Panels, Glass reflectors
Operating equipment during live events for national tours

References

Ben Patience
ph: 604.716.0913 email: ben(at)365productions.com

Wes Kinna
ph: 778.892.0493 email: wes(at)365productions.com

 

 

 

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