"I attended Plasa and have to say that I get intimidated by the huge trade festivals. One thing to note was the attendance was very low, and I found that the reps were very interested in talking to me out of sheer boredom. I could ask stupid…"
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What does the lighting résumé look like today?
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Elisa Goad replied to Elisa Goad's discussion What does the lighting résumé look like today?
"We can't actually transfer from Disney to Disney but I have gotten my résumé to someone there. It really depends where we land (my entire family) to which IATSE will have my full attention. I've heard thru the grape vine that…"
JPalmerLD replied to Elisa Goad's discussion What does the lighting résumé look like today?
"Don't worry about being "too" diversified in Southern California!
I regularly work as a Lighting Designer, ME, Electrician, Stage Hand, Programmer.
I also work as a TD, Carpenter, Rigger, A2 and Stage Manager.
I have spent time as an…"
Elisa Goad replied to Elisa Goad's discussion What does the lighting résumé look like today?
"Thanks Nook and John. Working at Disney affords me certification in almost everything. John-your advice has made me look at additional certifications, and to look at what I am currently up to date with. When I break everything down per discipline I…"
JPalmerLD replied to Elisa Goad's discussion What does the lighting résumé look like today?
"Here is my $.02.
Contact info include email and website if you have one.
Move education down. You have been out of school for 20yrs. I want to see that you have education, but I am more concerned with what and who you…"
Nook Schoenfeld replied to Elisa Goad's discussion What does the lighting résumé look like today?
"1 page
Tell me what your objective is
Tell me who you worked for and what duties the job entailed
Yes, make separate resume's that curtail towards the job you are looking to take.
For instance, rock bands don't care if you worked lighting…"
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What does the lighting résumé look like today?
It's been a very long time since I've needed to get together my résumé for an upcoming cross country move in the summer of 2014. I am interested in what has changed since 1994. Here's what WAS important back then- please add you what you think has changed and any new websites that are important to help re-write a new résumé.This is what was a standard résumé in order from top to bottom-must be only 1 page-name, address, phone number-school, additional courses-job history from current…See More
Liz Watkins commented on Elisa Goad's blog post The variance of our gig
"You are awesome my friend. Loved this article, maybe because I watched you achieve your success! So true, always offer to help. That is how I got where I am too!"
Elisa Goad posted a status
"Please check out my blog I posted on Thursday, I was able to add the pictures to tell the story better. Holy Ship 2013"
Elisa Goad left a comment for cody stoltz
"Buku is in new orleans correct? I have a great friends in NO and enjoyed voodoo in 2010&11. Send any pictures of buku and I'll think about it. I love having excuses to go to new festivals"
cody stoltz left a comment for Elisa Goad
"You should come to the buku music and art project this year in march"
Justin Durnford commented on Elisa Goad's blog post Sensation tantalizes New York with its first American show
"Thats sweet. I like the green pic where it erupts. "
cody stoltz commented on Elisa Goad's blog post Andy C at the Independent Bar
"Jeff kenney is definitely good people."
Elisa Goad posted a status
"Does anyone have contact information for the counter point festival in Atlanta? I have an LED stilt walker trying to apply"
Elisa Goad commented on Elisa Goad's blog post Identity-Tampa
"Haha "dress to impress". I also work for a company called pure dance and usually am in full raver gear. So my community thinks I look great, but techs think I look like one of the freaks. Its all good because you can't please…"
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- What's your current occupation?
- electrician, technician, lighting programmer, lighting designer, Lighting tech at Disney and House of Blues
- Where did you learn your craft?
- on-the-job-training
- Who have you worked for or where have you worked in the past?
- Movie sets as an electrician and PBS
- What's your favorite new technology?
- Always a MA console
- Do you have any words of wisdom for your fellow lighting pros?
- Don't think your the best. Also think about your style when programming. Development is everything to have a long career.
- Do you currently subscribe to PLSN?
- Yes
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And the Winner Is?? STS9
Posted on May 2, 2013 at 7:46pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
And the Winner Is?? STS9
I think this is a perfect title for my blog because I don't get to see my small little club with such a GREAT temporary lighting rig. My club, the Beacham, has the best sound system in Orlando hands down, but the lighting package could be beat by the newest 7/11 gas station. I have written several blogs profiling bands coming thru because my little sound hall really changes for the better every…
Continue Tier nightclub in the heart of downtown Orlando
Posted on April 25, 2013 at 6:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Tier nightclub in the heart of downtown Orlando
Orlando has had a recent downtown nightclub restoration. The area is loving known as Orange Ave because of the one way street that gets closed at night to let the drunks leave the 30+ bars in a 10 block radius. I haven’t had a chance to visit downtown in a while due to my busy work schedule and that ever-pesky vacation travel (hehe, you are jealous that I’ve been on vacation…
Ultra celebrates 15 years
Posted on April 13, 2013 at 9:15pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Ultra celebrates 15 years
This year Ultra celebrates being on this planet for 15 years. So how would you throw a Quinceañera for your fans? Give them 2 full weekends of the biggest stages, cutting edge graphics, lasers, confetti, fire cannons, and CO2 shots to blow the minds of each and every one of their 100,000 plus fans. O yea and add in the worlds biggest DJs, atmosphere talent, and video crews filming for UMFTV ( to broadcast live to another million people across the…
Continue Swedish House Mafia's final show
Posted on April 4, 2013 at 11:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Swedish House Mafia's final show
If you know anything about currant popular music, then you know that Electronic Dance Music has hits in the top 40. This is the 1st time this genre has broken away from its underground roots and made its way into every facet of our lives. From the billion dollar festival industry all the way to the JC Penny commercial playing a dubstep song as children parade in their new school uniforms down a catwalk. What does all this mean for us…
Continue Buku Festival in New Orleans
Posted on March 18, 2013 at 10:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
Buku Festival in New Orleans
To continue in the vein of boutique festivals ( please see last weeks blog for intro to S.S. Coachella) I have recruited a very good friend, Jordan Whaley, to send me some pictures of the new festival gaining popularity in New Orleans, BUKU Music and Art Project. This is only the 2nd year the festival has taken place and…
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- At 9:59pm on November 27, 2012,
cody stoltz said… You should come to the buku music and art project this year in march
- At 11:58pm on April 25, 2009,
Morgan Loven said… - I got the invite. I'd love to be there. I'm going to try, but it depends on if I have the money for a plane ticket. It sounds like the perfect Elisa evening!
- At 6:25pm on April 24, 2009, Morgan Loven said…
- Hey there! How are you Glad you joined! How's Orlando?
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