Brantley Oakley
Norton
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service and lighting design, notably at Applebee's Bar and Grill. Proven ability to manage high-volume environments while ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. Expertise in lighting control systems and complex problem-solving enhances team collaboration and elevates project outcomes. Highly reliable and a dedicated team player.
Professional lighting expert with strong background in stage and event illumination. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with directors, designers, and crew. Skilled in using advanced lighting equipment and software to create impactful visual experiences. Reliable and results-driven, ready to contribute to high-quality productions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Applebee's Bar and Grill
12.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Master Electrician
The App
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Minimized risk of electrical hazards by diligently adhering to established safety protocols during every phase of project execution.
- Worked with a lighting designer to produce the technics for the show
- I programmed the lighting board aswell
Lighting Designer
The App
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects, and movement for cues.
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Devised intricate cue sequences that synchronized seamlessly with soundtracks, elevating emotional impact and storytelling capabilities across diverse genres.
- Attended all technical rehearsals to assist with adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of Virginias College At Wise
Wise, VA05-2025
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Customer service expertise
- Complex Problem-solving
- Memory retention
- Lighting control systems
- Lighting design expertise
- Design documentation
- Fixture selection
Timeline
Bartender
Applebee's Bar and Grill
12.2023 - Current
Master Electrician
The App
07.2023 - 07.2023
Lighting Designer
The App
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of Virginias College At Wise
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