Jason Combs
Mesa
Summary
Driven and attentive Stagehand with 27 years of Stagehand production experience. Excellent at following directions and remaining focused during performances. Skilled in stage construction and setup. Hardworking Stagehand with expertise in technical setup and set construction. Exemplary physical stamina and lift capacity of up to 100 pounds. Team player with excellent listening and communication skills. Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions and long-term customer loyalty. Creative and innovative problem-solver exercises key strengths in workflow optimization, process re-engineering and strategic scheduling techniques. Offers track record of delivering superior-quality results for industry-leading publication conglomerates. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Carpenter
ASU Gammage Theatre
03.2023 - Current
- Resolved conflicts among team members swiftly and professionally, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels.
- Mentored junior carpenters, fostering professional growth through hands-on training and constructive feedback.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout project duration, addressing concerns promptly while maintaining open lines of communication with clients.
- Improved overall team performance by introducing new tools, techniques, and best practices within the carpentry trade.
- Implemented safety procedures, reducing workplace accidents while maintaining a well-organized workspace.
- Streamlined workflow processes for better time management and increased productivity on projects.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Stagehand
I.A.T.S.E. Local 336
01.1998 - Current
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per design specifications.
- Worked with team 100's over the years to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
Head Props for Les Miserable
Networks
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for over 650+ performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per design specifications.
- Worked with a team of 10 to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
Marketing Associate
MKGT
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
- Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
- Used event and marketing techniques to maximize brand exposure and maintain existing customer loyalty.
- Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.
- Worked closely with product development teams to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Established and managed relationships with external data providers and research vendors.
- Managed and reviewed event projects to resolve any quality, communication and delivery issues.
- Developed pre-season marketing plans to support department and divisional product strategies.
- Developed marketing strategies and resolved problems to drive sales.
Tour Manager, Guitar Tech, Stagemanager
Authority Zero
07.1994 - 02.2022
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for 1000's of performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with media professionals.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities
Marketing Associate
Hubbard Broadcasting
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
- Uploaded multiple social media projects to build reputation and obtain new traffic.
- Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
- Used event and marketing techniques to maximize brand exposure and maintain existing customer loyalty.
- Edited and assembled training materials and reports to meet client requirements.
- Developed pre-season marketing plans to support department and divisional product strategies.
- Developed marketing strategies and resolved problems to drive sales.
Head Props for Sound of Music
Networks
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per design specifications.
- Worked with team of 10 to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Mesa, AZ06.1999
Skills
- Event Tracking
- Technical Proficiency
- Creative Strategies
- Set Lighting
- Secure Communication
- Wardrobe Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Live Performances
- Prop Management
- Media Outlets Research
- Performance Goals
- Locking Up Sets
- Safety Codes
- Shipment Procedures
- Team Goals
- Managing Extras
- Set Construction
- Press Kits
- Safety Violations
- Event Announcing
- Crisis Communications
- Stage Shows
- Team Meetings
- Radio Broadcast Board Operation
- Show Planning Support
- Merchandise Labeling
- Managing Props
- Stage Setup
- Crowd Control Protocols
- Internal Communications
- Delivering Presentations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Computer Tracking
- Project Specifications
- Daily Logs
- Program Planning
Timeline
Head Carpenter
ASU Gammage Theatre
03.2023 - Current
Marketing Associate
MKGT
03.2021 - 08.2022
Head Props for Les Miserable
Networks
08.2018 - 03.2023
Marketing Associate
Hubbard Broadcasting
05.2016 - 07.2017
Head Props for Sound of Music
Networks
08.2015 - 02.2016
Stagehand
I.A.T.S.E. Local 336
01.1998 - Current
Tour Manager, Guitar Tech, Stagemanager
Authority Zero
07.1994 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
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