Laura Berry
Florence
Summary
Experienced with managing communication efforts and fostering positive relationships. Track record of effective collaboration and problem-solving in dynamic environments. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Visual Supervisor
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
12.2021 - Current
- Developed the AV department by hiring, delegating, and training AV Technicians that can provide on site support for installed AV systems and Live Events
- Budgeted, planned, designed, and scheduled multiple large scale Audio Visual projects at the same time - always planning ahead for future projects and considering overall cost reduction for the business
- Exceeded live event client expectations through consistent delivery of high-quality audiovisual production services tailored to specific needs and objectives
- Coordinated with event planners to develop customized audiovisual solutions for diverse events.
Service Coordinator
Presidential Pools
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Designed individualized service plans that took into account clients’ goals and preferences
- Uphold client satisfaction by designing accurate and detailed timelines for warranty and repair services and alerting clients of changes
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness, and aligning supplies with specifications for each job
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist co-workers and maintain excellent customer service
Operations Supervisor
Embry Health
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Supervised over 10 employees, including setting schedules, delegating work and monitoring performance
- Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness
- Streamlined operations by outsourcing services, resulting in savings on labor, supplies and maintenance
- Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development
Owner
Hourglass Teas
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform product offerings.
- Oversaw marketing campaigns, increasing brand visibility through targeted outreach efforts.
- Managed day-to-day business operations of Website-based sales and marketing.
Production Project Manager
Clearwing Productions
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked with Account Executives to build client relationships through successful budgeting, project tracking, and supervision on show sites for all their Technical Audio, Video and Lighting needs
- Managed up to 30 events simultaneously, including internal and external deliverables for client deadlines and production timelines
- Generated rental quotes, manage POs, and wrote project-specific notes for both clients and internal departments, using sales and project management software
- Created travel documents, technical drafts, meeting notes, DOS schedules, etc
- Managed/Supervised up to 50 technicians and stagehands at any given show site
- Acted as Interim Labor Coordinator: securing labor for each project, negotiating rates, booking travel/hotels
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with all departments to meet changing production schedules
- Managed and reported monthly finances for all required purchases or rentals needed per project
Lighting Designer
Desert Foothills Theatre
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with design staff for floor shaping, coordination of finish options and location of visual and focal elements
- Used Vectorworks and AutoCAD to create scale plots for lighting rigs, including information on fixtures, dimmers, and channel numbers
- Directed and facilitated procurement and installation of lighting equipment and elements
- Performed maintenance, repairs, and software upgrades on sophisticated computerized lighting systems
- Calculated equipment power consumption compared to house circuitry to determine available power capacity
- Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters
On-Call Light Board Operator
Herberger Theater Center
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Program and busk various dance, theatre, and concerts
- Maintain house fixtures and equipment
- Facilitate communication between client and house technicians
- Assist with loading in equipment, cabling, and programming intelligent fixtures, focus, patch, and strike
Scenic Carpenter and Theatrical Electrician
Colorado College
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Maintained house lighting fixtures and sound equipment
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements using table saws, miter saws, and band saws
- Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Performance Design
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Fast Learner
- Video, Audio, Lighting Equipment
- Video Editing, Audio Recording, Photography
- Networking Experience
- Basic drafting in Vectorworks, Google Sketchup, AutoCAD
- Effective leader who communicates clearly
- Project development and lifecycle
- Client Relationship Management
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office or G-Suite
Accomplishments
- Caesars Blaze the Trail Award (2025)
- Annie Award for Lighting Design (2019)
- Innovation in Performance Design Award (2016)
Certification
- CPR/First Aid, Red Cross, 2023
- L-Acoustics K2, 2024
- L-Acoustics Kara II, 2024
- Scissor/Boom Lift Training, 2023
- Roe LED/Brompton Processor Training, 2022
- GrandMA 3 Training, 2023
Timeline
Audio Visual Supervisor
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
12.2021 - Current
Service Coordinator
Presidential Pools
03.2021 - 11.2021
Operations Supervisor
Embry Health
10.2020 - 02.2021
Owner
Hourglass Teas
04.2020 - 10.2020
Production Project Manager
Clearwing Productions
08.2018 - 03.2020
On-Call Light Board Operator
Herberger Theater Center
09.2016 - 05.2018
Lighting Designer
Desert Foothills Theatre
08.2016 - 10.2018
Scenic Carpenter and Theatrical Electrician
Colorado College
09.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Performance Design
Colorado College
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