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R. Eric Simna
I am a hard working person who loves solving puzzles. Providing a the utmost customer service is always a top goal along with creating
a fun atmosphere for those I work with. Working in teams is a strengh. Taking charge or falling in line are both roles I can fill easily.
Education
John Carroll University; University Heights, OH
Bachelors of Communication and Theatre Arts, Graduated December 2008
Member of Alpha Psi Omega
Major GPA: 3.07
Cumulative GPA: 2.52
St. Ignatius High School; Cleveland, OH
High School Diploma, Graduated May 2004
Cumulative GPA: 2.7
Experience
Entertainment Technician
2004-Present
Proficient on Yamaha Digital consoles as well as all analog formats.
Well versed in vatious genres of music.
Team player that works well on large crews.
Take charge attitude. If it needs doing, I will make it happen.
Experienced in both audio and lighting system design and deployment.
Cuyahoga Community College - Western Campus; Parma, OH
Theater Technician
July 2009-Present
Principle sound technician on all events and performances.
Assists all other departments as needed. I.E. Lighting instrument hang and focus, set construction.
St. Ignatius High School - Breen Center; Cleveland, OH
Theater Technician
July 2009-Present
WJCU Radio - John Carroll University; University Heights, OH
Contract Engineer
February 2009-Present
Maintain log and monitor transmitter health and all studio equipment.
Reorganized and maintain all computer systems and network.
Serves as acting manager in the absence of General Manager.
John Carroll University - Theater; University Heights, OH
Theatre Technician
Fall 2004-Fall 2010
Participate on run crews for theatrical performances.
Specialization on sound, lighting, and set crews.
Responsible for repair of sound and lighting equipment.
St. Ignatius High School; Cleveland, OH
Extracurricular Theatre
2002-2004
Participate on run crews for theatrical and instrumental performances.
Fall 2003-Spring 2004 Sound Crew Head.
St. Thomas More School; Brooklyn, OH
Network Technician
2000-2007
Volunteer based work.
Aided in the upkeep of approximately 90 Apple based workstations and one Apple Server.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Todd Smith Juggling Products; Cleveland, OH
Computer Technician
2002-2004
Responsible for the upkeep of approximately 5 computers in the office.
Maintained the company website which utilized basic e-commerce tools.
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer and Webmaster
1998-Present
More information about individual jobs listed below.
Technical Skills
Sound file editing in Cool Edit Pro 2.0, Adobe Audition 2.0 & 3.0
Sound Cue System - Software which aides the playing of sound cues during performances
Theatrical and Concert Front of House mixing with Allen & Heath, Mackie, Behringer, and Yamaha Consoles.
Digital audio networking with the Aviom Pro64 digital snake
Basic knowledge of VectorWorks 10.5+ and 12
HTML Programming
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004, Macromedia Freehand 10, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
Windows 2000, XP, Apple Mac OS 9.2, 10.x
Microsoft Word 2003, Excel 2003, Powerpoint 2003, Outlook 2003
Theatre Technician History
2011-
Kiss - A Musical - Tri-C West, Directed by Michael Laurenty - Sound Designer, Sound Engineer
The Wiz - Heights Youth Theatre, Directed by Treva Offutt - Sound Designer
Assassins, The Musical - Lakeland Community Theatre, Directed by Martin Friedman - Sound Designer, Sound Engineer, Carpenter
Joseph and the Amzing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Heights Youth Theatre, Directed by Sean Szaller - Sound Designer
2010-
Our Town - Heights Youth Theatre, Directed by Nathaniel Motta - Sound Designer
Taming of the Shrew - Tri-C West, Directed by Roert Ellis - Sound Designer
Pippin - Heights Youth Theatre, Directed by Nathaniel Motta - Sound Designer
I Hate Hamlet - John Carroll University, Directed by Martin Friedman - Sound Designer
An Ideal Husband - Lakeland Community Theatre, Directed by Martin Friedman - Master Electrician
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jr. - Tri-C Performing Arts Summer Camp - Sound Designer, Sound Engineer
Into The Woods - Tri-C West, Directed by Scott Posey - Sound Designer, Sound Engineer
Household Tales - John Carroll University, Directed by Karen Gygli - Assistant Technical Director, Sound Designer
Once On This Island - Heights Youth Theatre, Directed by Treva Offutt - Sound Designer
Praying Mantis - Tri-C West, Directed by Robert Ellis - Sound Designer
Seussical: The Musical - Heights Youth Theatre, Directed by Sean Szaller - Sound Designer
2009-
Eurydice - Tri-C West - Sound Engineer
Fall Marinello One Acts - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
Little Shop of Horrors - John Carroll University - Sound Designer, Plant Operator
Oliver! - Heights Youth Theatre - Sound Designer
The Music Man - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer
Little Shop of Horrors - Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus - Sound Engineer
High School Musical: 2 - Heights Youth Theatre - Sound Designer
The Importance of Being Earnest - John Carroll University - Assistant Technical Director, Sound Designer
Sweeney Todd: The Deamon Barber of Fleet Street - Lakeland Community Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Engineer, Carpenter
Spring Marinello One Acts - ??? - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake) - Cleveland Public Theatre - Sound Designer, Production Assistant
2008-
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Fall Marinello One Acts - Rhinoceros, Zoo Story, & DMV Tyrant - John Carroll University - Sound Designer, Director
The Laramie Project - John Carroll University - Sound Designer, Video Design
The Importance of Being Earnest - Lakeland Community Theatre - Technical Director, Head Electrician, Sound Designer
Shaker Youth Summer Theatre Program - City of Shaker Heights - Sound Designer
Grease - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Marylin Bianchi Kids Playwrighting Festival - Dobama Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Annie Jr. - St. Thomas More School - Technical Director
Working: A Musical - John Carroll University - Sound Designer, Stage Manager
Spring Marinello One Acts - Scenes from A Colored Museum, Old Man's First Date, Caught In The Act - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
2007-
1940's Radio Hour - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer
Sylvia - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Fall Marinello One Acts - Shooting Gallery, Trembling Bride's Answer & Sorry Wrong Number - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
To Kill A Mockingbird - Lakeland Community Theatre - Sound Designer
Dream Girls - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Thoroughly Modern Millie - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Shaker Youth Summer Theatre Program - City of Shaker Heights - Sound Designer
Barrymore - Lakeland Community Theatre - Sound Designer, Master Electrician
Violet - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Fiddler On The Roof Jr. - St. Thomas More School - Technical Consultant
The Heidi Chronicles - John Carroll University - Sound Designer, Set Construction
Cabaret - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Spring Marinello One Acts - Green Eggs and Hamlet, Funeral Parlor, English Made Simple - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
Other People's Money - Lakeland Community Theatre - Sound Designer, Set Construction
2006-
The Nutcracker - Great Lakes Festival Ballet - Spotlight Operator
The Slipper and the Rose - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer
Greater Tuna - The Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood, OH - Assistant Sound Designer
Born Yesterday - John Carroll University - Sound Designer, Set Construction
Fall Marinello One Acts - Train Story & Ludlow Fair - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
Pride and Prejudice - Lakeland Community Theatre - Sound Designer, Set Construction
Gigi - Cassidy Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Sunday in the Park with George - Lakeland Community Theatre - Sound Designer, Sound Operator, Set Construction
Regional Dance America 2006 Northeast Festival - Ashland Regional Ballet - Assistant to the Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Disney's Aladdin Jr. - St. Thomas More School - Technical Director, Sound Designer, Sound Board Operator
Varla Jean Merman's I'm Not Paying For This! - Cleveland Public Theatre - Sound Board Operator
All My Sons - John Carroll University - Set Construction, Sound Designer, Stage Manager, Computer Draftsman
Spring Marinello One Acts - A Play For Germs & The Diary of Adam and Eve - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
2005-
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - John Carroll University - Set Construction, Sound Designer, Sound Operator
Fall Marinello One Acts - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
Forbidden - Red Hen Theatre, Cleveland, OH - Sound Designer, Lighting Designer, Sound Operator, Light Board Operator
Peter Pan - Lakeland Community Theatre - Set Construction, Run Crew, Spotlight Operator, Fly Crew
Guys And Dolls Jr. - St. Thomas More School, Brooklyn, OH - Technical Director, Sound Designer, Sound Board Operator
Noises Off - John Carroll University - Sound Board Operator
Spring Marinello One Acts - John Carroll University - Sound Designer
2004-
The Foreigner - John Carroll University - Sound Board Operator
Godspell Jr. - St. Thomas More School, Brooklyn, OH - Technical Director, Sound Designer, Sound Board Operator, Lighting Designer
Musicollage - St. Ignatius High School - Joint concert of St. Ignatius HS performance groups with local area all girls school - Sound Design, Sound Board Operator
Hello! Dolly - St. Ignatius High School -Set Construction, Sound Designer, Sound Board Operator
References
Available upon request.
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