JK

(they/them)

Resume

Education

Portland State University September 2017 – June 2021 Bachelor of Science Theatre Arts

Work Experience

Lakewood Center for the Arts August 2019 – Present Head Electrician / Light Board Engineer and Operator Contracting work in which I provide my technical expertise for theater productions and events at the Lakewood Theater. While I primarily do Lighting at Lakewood, I also occasionally work audio as well depending on needs.
Play-Well TEKnologies June 2021 – July 2021 Lead Instructor Lead students and created projects and lesson plans to explain STEAM concepts using LEGO bricks, gears, and other types of blocks.
Portland State Professional Sound October 2019 – June 2021 Lead Lighting Technician / Sound Technician Designed and ran live sound and lighting, as well as load in and load out for on campus performances, student groups, and PSU-hosted events. Communicated and coordinated with event organizers to ensure lighting/sound filled all expectations, needs, and desires.
Safeway May 2019 – August 2019 Clerk General store clerk, in charge of bottle returns, sales, customer service, cleaning, and more.
Play-Well TEKnologies June 2019 - August 2019 Assistant Instructor Assisted the lead instructor with the basic operations of the camp, guided students through their projects, helped supervise clean-up and sign-in/sign-out each day.
ScrapPDX April 2018 - December 2018 Volunteer Managed and created projects,sorted and brought items to the floor.
Cazadero Performing Arts Camp June 2018 - August 2018 Stage Manager Managed the set up and maintaining all lighting and sound systems throughout the camp, in addition to general maintenance.
Cazadero Performing Arts Camp June 2017 - August 2017 Counselor in Training Counseled, played music with, and assisted youth musicians ranging in age from 10 to 17.
Temple Isaiah Camp Kefli Summers of 2013 - 2015 Counselor Counselor over three summers to campers at a Jewish summer day camp. Ages ranged from kindergarten to 3rd grade. Also provided one on one assistance to students with special needs.
Temple Isaiah JQuest School Years of 2011 – 2014 & 2016 - 2017 Teacher’s Assistant Teacher’s assistant for religious school classes at a Jewish Synagogue for Kindergartners, 2nd graders, 4th graders, and 5th graders.