Gabriel Pedraza

Experience

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  Rhino Staging & Event Solutions

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2019

  Stage Hand/Technician

  Worked as a stage hand/ technician for Rhino Staging. Mainly focusing on the load ins and outs of major talent groups for large venues across Colorado. These venues include the Pepsi Center, 1st Bank Center, & Empower Field at Mile High.

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  Curious Theatre Company

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  Electrician

  Worked as an overhire technician, focused on lighting, for multiple theatrical productions for the Curious Theatre Company. Was also the assistant master electrician for their production of Gloria.

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  Oasis Stage Werks

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2021

  Installation Technician

  Installed theatrical systems and equipment throughout various schools and venues across Colorado. These installations varied between new soft goods and orchestra pit nets, to moving lights, lighting fixture cages, and power distribution raceways.

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  Walt Disney World

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Professional Entertainment Technician Intern

  Worked across multiple technical fields including audio, lighting, pyrotechnics, and special effects to offer guests high quality performances throughout all of the four parks. This program was structured around spending one month in each park in order to learn and take part in as many shows and venues as possible while also networking and learning more of the company's history and culture.

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  Neighborhood Music & Theatre

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Freelance Lighting Designer

  Worked as a freelance electrician, master electrician, and lighting designer for multiple events and productions hosted by both Neighborhood Music & Theatre and JK-CO. These events ranged between children’s fashion shows to contemporary dance performances and festivals.

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  SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Theatrical Services Technician

  Worked as a theatrical services technician on daily and event show operations at SeaWorld Orlando. This position ranged from spot operator, installation tech, run crew, and lighting director. Events/shows include SeaWorld Orlando’s inaugural Howl-O-Scream, SeaWorld Christmas Celebration, Sesame Street Party Parade, and Orca Encounter: Killer Whale Presentation.

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  Walt Disney World

  Mar 2022 - now

  Entertainment Technician

  Currently, my role encompasses various disciplines such as lighting, show control, special effects, and audio. Venues worked include the Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser, Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue in Fort Wilderness, Atlantic Dance Hall in Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Festival of The Lion King at Disney's Animal kingdom, and special events at The Magic Kingdom.