Heath Hurwitz

Experience

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  Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

  Theater Electrician
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  Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  Dec 2001 - May 2003

  Assistant Electrician

  • Supervised crew during the load in and load out of the venues, Setting up the dimmer area and troubleshooting any problems with the lighting system, integrated the show’s lighting system with the house system,• Program and operate the lighting console with moving lights (Obsession II)• Maintain moving lights and scrollers and travelled with the company

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  New York State Theater (David H. Koch Theater)

  Sept 2002 - Jul 2007

  Lighting Technician

  • Light Board Operator (Obsession 1)• Automation, Moving Light Technician• Electrical maintenance• Setting up lighting including circuiting, trouble shooting and focusing

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  Metropolitan Opera

  May 2003 - May 2005

  Light Board Operator and Electric Department Apprentice

  • Purchasing and receiving for the electric shop, • Organizing electric shop hardware, • Assisting with construction projects, • LED construction for The Magic Flute, • Working during shows primarily as the substitute Light Board Operator (Obsession II), • Exchange of information between the Lincoln Center Production Staff and Stagehands.

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  Focus Lighting

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2012

  Project Manager

  • Project estimating and sales, and managed client collaborations. • Ensured project design and maintenance, as well as balancing the needs of simultaneous projects. • Trained clients in system operations.• Designed and implemented control systems in addition to equipment procurement.

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  Landmark Education

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Course Supervisor
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  Barco

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2019

  Sr. Project Manager

  Barco, Inc. Entertainment Division• Planned, directed, and coordinated activities of multiple projects ranging in value from $200k to $15mi• Reported deliverables to Global Executive Team.• Worked with Legal, Finance, Logistics and Sales teams on a day-to-day basis.• Determined then minimized risk during all phases of a project, client coordination, communication and relationship management, negotiated, analyzed, and prepared contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.• Defined project scope, objectives, staffing, resources, and deliverables. Managed project budgets. • Monitored onsite installation of structural steel and rigging while working with an international team of clients in Belgium and China, co-workers, and remote employees. Show less

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  WorldStage, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Project Manager

  • Principal technical bridge, problem solver, and coordinating resource between engineers,clients, and account managers.• Encouraged and fostered communication amongst all team members and support staff.• Facilitated a good working relationship with clients and their representatives.• Worked with account managers and field engineering team to plan the technical aspects of projects.• Engaged with the labor department, account managers, and field engineers to ensure that all events were crewed with the proper personnel.• Liaised with the sub-rental team, purchasing team, and account managers to rent or buy any necessary equipment. Show less

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  Human[c]ity Junction

  Mar 2020 - now

  Live Streaming, Content & Community Creator

  • Grew a YouTube channel to 1,000+ subscribers in under one year in a specialized niche.• Creating the space for honest and open conversations that grow the hobby and community.• On-Screen host for live stream panel discussions, demonstrations, and interviews while maintaining an interesting story arch, interacting with the audience via live chat, and operating all the stream's technical aspects.• Producing multiple weekly shows including Modeling Monday and Hangout with Human[c]ity.• Operate a multicamera setup with Canon Mirrorless cameras (EOS RP & EOS M50 II) and GoPro Cameras (Hero 9 Black & Hero 5 Black).• Created a business and brand that is internationally recognized in the USA, UK and Australia. 15 monthly Patreon supporters (started 9/2020) and 7 YouTube Members (started 3/2021).• Utilize social media analytics and make studied adjustments to achieve channel growth. Show less

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  Watershed Moment

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  Business Development Manager

  • An Ambassador of Change, creating trust and partnership through a unified employee community.• Creating investment in long-term connections to enhance companies’ operations.• Generating new business.• Ensuring that Watershed Moment’s mission, vision and values is conveyed to prospective clients.• Contributes to Business Development meetings, creating and executing strategies and scheduling daily objectives to reach targets.• Works with start-up co-founders to build an effective pitch for new business and initiatives.• Participate in brainstorming sessions to expand company presence based on current realities. Show less

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  Human[c]ity LLC

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  • Collaborate with Sales Representatives, Engineers, Procurement and Production departments to manage the project timelines to meet critical deadlines and deliver dates.• Liaison to senior leadership should escalation on project success be necessary• Produce a project plan• Facilitate communication between subject matter experts regarding engineering specification and engineered stamped drawings• Coordinate packing and shipping in alignment with client expectations and installation needs Show less

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  Nanolumens - LED Visualization Solutions

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  • Collaborate with Sales Representatives, Engineers, Procurement and Production departments to manage the project timelines to meet critical deadlines and deliver dates.• Liaison to senior leadership should escalation on project success be necessary• Produce a project plan• Facilitate communication between subject matter experts regarding engineering specification and engineered stamped drawings• Coordinate packing and shipping in alignment with client expectations and installation needs Show less