Tyson E. Long

Experience

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  Trumpet In The Land

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Stage Technician -Prop Master
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  PM Graphics

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1998

  Graphic Designer

  Layout and Typesetting for Builder's Square weekly newspaper inserts.

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  A Beka Book

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Graphic Designer
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  Northland International University

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Graphic Designer

  Graphic Designer for the college. Yearbook & catalog layout.

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  Bob Jones University

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Graphic Designer
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  Trumpet In The Land

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2007

  Stage Technician- Guns & Pyro, and Prop Master

  Summer stockResponsible for guns & safety, as well as, pyrotechnics.

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2007

  Product Service Associate

  Store product display install & maintenance.

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  Liberty University

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2012

  Technical Director

  Tyson oversaw the implementation of presentations and presentation artwork outlining creative goals and intent, development, design, and construction of sets and scenic pieces for all productions, including props lights, sound and all technical aspects of the nearly 40 main-stage and summer camp shows produced during his tenure. As a creative director, he developed original set drawings and elevations; and acquired all props and acquisitions for all the shows. He managed financials, quote/bids, and administrative factors for each assignment. He also facilitated university classes in Theatre Production and in Scenic Design.Achievements:• Oversaw 2 Assistant Technical Directors and was lead Show/ Set Designer, as well as, managing and allocating a $200K annual budget.• Developed show set drawings and packages by detailing and integrating various technical show elements of the attraction by utilizing creative, illustrative and artistic presentations include imaginative design, color boards, sketching, various drafting tools and techniques to create dimensional scale drawings and models, accurately detailing construction techniques and methods for shows.• Coordinated student schedules with production needs and training, in order to effectively lead and employ approximately 50-100 students in Scene Shop or show positions every semester.• Responsible for management, procurement, acquisition, and fabrication of all properties for all shows.• Forged key relations with interdisciplinary department to create project partnerships.• Achieved improved safety and efficiency with implementation of OSHA Safety Training Program, which lead to more than 200% more productivity in the shop.• Earned KCACTF Nomination for Faculty Irene Ryan Award in Set Design. Show less

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  Trumpet In The Land

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Technical Director

  Stepped in as TD for 1 month in the summer of 2012.

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  North Greenville University

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Technical Director

  Tyson oversaw creation of all technical-show components, selection and installation of equipment including scenery, special effects, show equipment, props, audio equipment, and lighting equipment. His duties included developing drawings and elevations; as well as, prop management and procurement, acquisition, and fabrication for all shows. He facilitated university classes in Theatre Practicum. Achievements:• Produced daily schedules for design and construction of show set pieces, and all scenic and technical work, such as lighting and sound design, to successfully execute ideas from page to realization in an effective manner.• Utilized various drafting techniques and tools to create dimensional, scale drawings and models, detailing construction methods and the integration of various show elements in collaboration with the facility.• Achieved improved safety and efficiency with implementation of OSHA Safety Training Program and overhaul of shop layout, which lead to more than 200% more productivity in the shop.• Employed a Set and Prop storage and reuse system, which allowed the construction of larger sets, saving more than 50% of the cost otherwise.• Effectively managed project initiatives, consistently achieving on-time and in-budget completion of all deliverables.• Established and maintained cohesive, teamwork centered environment.• Received KCACTF Nomination for Faculty Irene Ryan Award in Set Design. Show less

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  Bass Pro Shops

  May 2014 - May 2019

  Imagery Specialist

  Bass Pro Shops—Hunting & Fishing retail supply storesUncle Buck's Fishbowl—Themed restaurant/bar & bowling alleyWonders of Wildlife Museum—Nature galleries with forest & river animalshttp://www.wondersofwildlife.org/Tyson managed the design and execution of creative and innovative permanent dioramas developed from concept through completion. In the new stores prior to opening, he has directed contractors and ensured appropriate follow-up during construction and development. He was responsible for designing construct-able projects, creative content, schedules, and meeting budget requirements. Achievements:• Selected as principal lead on central water features in 6 stores: determining designs, building, creating, and installing all water feature décor. His contributions on the latest project cut production time by more than 60%.• Successfully created multiple technical and creative approaches and solutions to meet critical design criteria and implemented in-field solutions to any issues or opportunities.• Created concept design and development in sculpting, carving, and painting foam and epoxy trees of approximately 2’ in diameter and 15’ tall.• Primary field research photographer providing research source materials for muralist.• Effectively managed project initiatives, consistently achieving on-time and in-budget completion of all deliverables. Show less

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  Trumpet In The Land

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Sound Technician
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  Liberty University

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  Assistant Production Manager
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  Boss Display

  Oct 2022 - now

  Fabricator