Drew Stricker

Experience

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  Vaxination Design

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  Graphic Designer/Web Developer

  Freelance Web and Graphic designer, I've designed a wide range of digital and print work, and excell at UI design, logo and corporate identity work and web development.

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  Beatnik Productions

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2011

  Sound/Lighting technician

  Engineering large festival and rock sound systems. Specializing in JBL and EV line arrays and Midas and Yamaha audio boards. Stage management and customer/client/band management relations were a big part of the job, as well as organizing onsite logistics including power, transportation, build and tear down management etc.

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  Arkansas Music Pavilion

  May 2008 - Jul 2011

  Stage Crew

  Loading and unloading semi trucks of gear, setting up stages for a variety of acts from primus to peter frampton. running lines, setting up lighting rigs, setting up sound rigs, pretty much the usual life of a stage hand.

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  Flipfire

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  UI / UX / Web Designer

  I helped create the user interface and over all asthetic appearance and functionality of product. Helping to craft the brand and identity of the company.

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  Lucid Vision Design

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Promoter/Designer/Founder

  A event production company, specializing in crafting electronic dance music events from the ground up. Live DJ/VJ collaborations, intelligent lights and thumping bass, Lucid strives to create a tight production and execute the vision of the event.

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  PSAV

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2014

  Technical director and onsite project manager on intercontinental shows. Lead technician specializing in audio, video, projection, lighting and IT. Focused on technical direction and management lead on ballroom sets and ensuring gear is maintained and logistics surrounding inbound and outbound gear get met. Also functioning as a regional top level technician available to ensure success throughout the bay area. Team leading, floor management, project management on large grand ballroom sessions, technical direction and general fire extinguisher, jack of all trades, my job is to ensure smooth show flow, follow through on records and client satisfaction that all details both technical and aesthetic are met Responsibilities include setting up and facilitating large corporate conferences, meetings, receptions and galas. Customer service and technical savvy are main focuses with logistics, crew management and timely execution of events also playing a key role.

  • Regional Technical Specialist

    Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Senior Event Technology Specialist

    Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Event Technology Specialist

    Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
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  I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 16

  Jan 2015 - now

  Multi specialty journeyman member with high level competency in Audio, Video, and Lighting. I strive to deliver consistent solid results in my industry and to maintain up to date skills in all current AV systems. Multi source referall technician specializing in Audio, Video, and Lighting. From corporate to rock and roll and everything in between. I strive to learn and keep current on the latest gear in my industry and always push my skillsets to deliver reliable service and solid results.

  • Journeyman Member

    Dec 2020 - now

  • Union Multisource Engineer and Technician

    Jan 2015 - now
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  ATS Audio Visual

  Jun 2015 - now

  Founder / Engineer / Project Manager

  Specializing in virtual, hybrid and in person events worldwide. We partner with many leading event production companies and bring cutting edge video processing abilities to many shows. Let us assist you in making your event a success!