Sasha A Venola
Designer & Photographer

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Good under pressure
•  Learn quickly
•  Able to work with all abilities
•  Good leader with ability to follow
•  Articulate
•  Organized
•  Excellent writing and math skills
•  Able to complete assignments in a timely fashion

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

•  2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2000: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: Assistant Technical Director, Technical Assistant
   Run and maintain theatre during Summer Program
   Support rehearsals
   Run shows for orchestra concerts and recitals
   Provide AV support

•  May 2000 - Present: Freelance Photographer & Web Designer
   examples available on request
   Digital/Film
   Theatre, Headshots, Dance Shows, Graphic Arts

 • September 2007-February 2009: Entertainment Lighting Services: Graphics Department
   Create Layouts for Premieres, Parties, and Events
   Create and Maintain Site Plans
   Perform Site Surveys
   Layout Graphics for Presswalls, Banners, Bus Shelters, and One Sheets
   Print and Mount Presswalls, Bus Shelters, and One Sheets
   Create and Assemble Signage for Premiers, Parties, and Events
   Maintain stock
   Maintain Graphics Lab Organization

•  October 2006- May 2007: Paper Source : Sales Associate
   Assist customers with purchases and projects
   Inventory control
   Maintain visual aesthetic created by company
   Assisted in seasonal visuals turnaround

•  2006, 2001: Pageant of the Masters : Captain Usher
   Supervision and instruction of ushers
   Crowd control
   Handle tickets and claim checks
   Problem solving

•  Sept 2003 - June 2006: UC Irvine Drama Department: Teaching Assistant
   Supervision and instruction of lighting crews
   Maintenance of lighting equipment

•  May 2003 - Sept 2005: Gypsy Soles: Manager, Sales Associate
   Sell custom made boots
   Field questions about product and process
   Accurate sales notation

•  Dec 2003 - March 2004: Restoration Hardware: Sales Associate, Visuals
   Inventory control
   Maintain visual aesthetic created by company
   Assisted in seasonal visuals turnaround

EDUCATION

•  2006 MFA Lighting Design, Theatre: UC Irvine
•  2002 BA Theatre: UC Riverside

SKILLS:

• Macintosh and PC savy
• Layout Design & Creation: Presswalls, Banners, One Sheets, Bus Shelters
• Theatrical Designer: Lighting, Costuming, Scenic
• Theatrical Technician: Lighting, Stage Management, Deck/Fly Rail, Costuming, Seamstress
• Proficiency in Spoken French

PUBLISHED WORKS:

• 2008 California Museum of Photogrpahy: Micr/Macro Exhibit
   Photo Title: Sugar Bubbles
• 2000 He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not: Finding Homo Health & Happiness
   by Taylor St. Charles
   Photography by Alexandra V. Smith-Ginter (a.k.a. Sasha A. Venola)

 

REFERENCES:

• Available by request

 

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