Philadelphia, PA · IATSE Local 8 · Arena / Theatrical / Corporate / Broadcast

Selected for signal-heavy live shows that need calm crew leadership.

Union stage technician and crew lead with 9+ years of experience operating IMAG, LED walls, projection, switching, and signal systems under show conditions. Trusted by touring leads, house teams, and national event crews to keep video and lighting infrastructure moving cleanly.

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  • IATSE Local 8
  • Philadelphia Based
  • IMAG + LED Walls
  • Touring Integration
  • Broadcast + Corporate

Experience

9+ Years

Arena, theatrical, corporate, and broadcast production across union and freelance calls.

Best Used For

Touring + House Systems

Bridges visiting leads and venue infrastructure without losing pace during load in, show call, or load out.

Proof

Major Venue + National Event Credits

The Mann Center, Wells Fargo Center, NASA / Kennedy Space Center, and nationally televised political events.

Profile

Union stage technician and crew lead with 9+ years of experience across arena, theatrical, corporate, and broadcast environments. Deep experience with IMAG systems, LED wall deployment, production switching, projection, and video signal routing alongside full lighting operations. Proven track record of coordinating local crews and integrating touring production teams at major Philadelphia venues including The Mann Center. Freelance portfolio spans NASA/Kennedy Space Center, AT&T national events, and nationally televised political productions. IATSE Local 8 member known for reliable execution, calm troubleshooting, and cross-department flexibility.

Experience

Stage Electrician / Video & Lighting Technician 2018 — PRESENT
IATSE Local 8
  • Operate IMAG, LED wall, and projection systems alongside lighting rigs for concerts, theater, and broadcast
  • Serve as liaison between touring video/lighting leads and house infrastructure at major venues
  • Lead and coordinate local stagehand crews across video, lighting, audio, and carpentry departments
  • Manage signal distribution and routing for SDI, fiber, and multi universe lighting networks
  • Support load in/load out operations and troubleshoot signal flow under show conditions
  • Cross department flexibility: assist audio, carpentry, barricade, and general venue ops as needed
Owner / Video, Lighting & Teleprompter Technician 2022 — PRESENT
Digital Footprints LLC
  • Provide video playback, LED integration, lighting, and teleprompter services for corporate, aerospace, and political clients
  • Build show files and integrated video/lighting workflows for hybrid and broadcast events
  • Operate production switchers and coordinate video feeds for multi camera productions
  • Maintain and track professional video and teleprompter equipment inventory
Head Electrician 2025 — PRESENT
Lansdowne Theater
  • Led all venue production operations including video, lighting, and electrical for concerts and touring acts
  • Managed equipment inventory, fixture maintenance, and venue technical documentation

Notable Credits

The Mann Center
NASA / Kennedy Space Center
AT&T National Roadshow
National Political Events
Metallica
Lauryn Hill / Nas / Wu Tang
Lincoln Financial Field
Wells Fargo Center
Usher
Kimmel Center
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