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Charles Bloomberg
Savannah, USA
charlesbloomberg@gmail.com
(621) 799-5548
in/cbloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Lighting Designer with a proven track record in designing and executing lighting projects for theater productions, concerts, and television studios. Adept at creating innovative lighting solutions to enhance visual appeal and support narratives across various media.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Lighting Designer | Company A
March 2018 — Present, Las Vegas, USA
• Designed and implemented lighting plots for over 200 high-profile performances annually, optimizing light positioning and intensity to achieve desired effects and ambiance.
• Managed a team of 10 lighting technicians, providing training on equipment such as grandMA consoles and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Engineered complex lighting systems incorporating wireless DMX controllers, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in dynamic performance environments.
• Collaborated with directors and set designers to align lighting concepts with creative visions, resulting in a 20% increase in audience satisfaction ratings.
• Led the transition from traditional halogen fixtures to energy-efficient LED lighting solutions, reducing energy consumption by 30% annually.
• Managed a team of 10 lighting technicians, providing training on equipment such as grandMA consoles and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Engineered complex lighting systems incorporating wireless DMX controllers, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in dynamic performance environments.
• Collaborated with directors and set designers to align lighting concepts with creative visions, resulting in a 20% increase in audience satisfaction ratings.
• Led the transition from traditional halogen fixtures to energy-efficient LED lighting solutions, reducing energy consumption by 30% annually.
Senior Lighting Specialist | Company B
January 2015 — February 2018, Burbank, USA
• Developed lighting designs for over 50 television productions, including live broadcasts and pre-recorded shows, using software such as Vectorworks and Lightwright.
• Increased lighting design efficiency by 25% through the implementation of automated lighting systems and pre-visualization tools.
• Oversaw the installation and maintenance of lighting rigs, ensuring all equipment was operational and safely rigged prior to live sessions.
• Achieved a streamlined workflow by coordinating closely with directors of photography and gaffers, resulting in minimal downtime during productions.
• Increased lighting design efficiency by 25% through the implementation of automated lighting systems and pre-visualization tools.
• Oversaw the installation and maintenance of lighting rigs, ensuring all equipment was operational and safely rigged prior to live sessions.
• Achieved a streamlined workflow by coordinating closely with directors of photography and gaffers, resulting in minimal downtime during productions.
Lighting Technician | Company C
June 2012 — December 2014, Seattle, USA
• Assisted in the setup and breakdown of lighting systems for over 100 theater productions and events annually, ensuring timely and efficient operations.
• Programmed lighting cues using ETC consoles, contributing to seamless performance transitions and enhanced visual storytelling.
• Conducted regular maintenance on lighting fixtures and control systems, reducing operational downtime by 15% through proactive troubleshooting.
• Programmed lighting cues using ETC consoles, contributing to seamless performance transitions and enhanced visual storytelling.
• Conducted regular maintenance on lighting fixtures and control systems, reducing operational downtime by 15% through proactive troubleshooting.
Junior Lighting Designer | Company D
August 2010 — May 2012, Austin, USA
• Supported lead designers in creating lighting concepts and plots for various clients, including corporate events and small-scale theater performances.
• Executed lighting setups in compliance with client specifications, utilizing industry-standard equipment such as DMX controllers and PAR can lights.
• Conducted on-site evaluations to ensure lighting quality and alignment with design intentions, leading to a 95% client satisfaction rate.
• Executed lighting setups in compliance with client specifications, utilizing industry-standard equipment such as DMX controllers and PAR can lights.
• Conducted on-site evaluations to ensure lighting quality and alignment with design intentions, leading to a 95% client satisfaction rate.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Lighting Design | Savannah College of Art and Design
May 2010
Expert-Level Skills
Lighting Design, Vectorworks, Lightwright, grandMA Consoles, DMX Control Systems, LED Lighting Solutions, Team Management, Training, Workflow Optimization, Pre-Visualization Tools, Gaffing, Troubleshooting, Collaboration, Creative Visioning, Problem-Solving.
