Kate Anderson

Experience

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  Cosmic Pharms

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2016

  Founder

  Managing production on a small, sustainable farm.Developing sustainable, cost effective ways to achieve above average quality.Building relationships and negotiating with licensed distributors in Northern California.

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  Cosmic CannaConsulting

  May 2010 - Jul 2016

  Owner

  Marketing myself, as well as agricultural products and services.Communicating clearly and effectively with clients.Keeping updated on best practices and new technology in a rapidly evolving industry.

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  Atlas Collective LLC

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

  Cultivation Manager

  Managing outdoor and greenhouse production on a small farm.Operating equipment such as Case TLB, Cat 962 and Kubota trackloader, as well as driving large trucks and trailers on and off road.Maintaining high quality with below average production costs.Compliance with state/federal recordkeeping requirements for pesticides and harvest.Facilitating connectivity between production, compliance and management teams.Ensuring harvest, processing and storage is done quickly and to exacting standards.Holding ODA Pesticide Applicators license. Show less

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  Freelance

  Mar 2019 - now

  Delivery and installation of AV equipment, including line arrays, lighting packages, truss, light/sound consoles, dimmers, etc.Programming and operating lighting control boards, as well as troubleshooting any data or networking issues with the board or connected equipment.Utilizing equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, chain motors and genie towers to safely install event equipment and decor in tight spaces and at heights of 60’ or more.Communicating with several different parties to meet hard deadlines with utmost customer and patron satisfaction. Show less

  • Lighting Designer/L1

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Lighting Technician

    Mar 2019 - now
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  California State University, Chico

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

  Master Electrician

  Designing lighting for live, streamed or filmed concerts, speaking events, plays, etc., independently or in collaboration with production/design teams.Leading implementation of lighting design according to production/directorial specifications.Managing power, data and associated systems to ensure fault-free operation during shows.Cleanly managing power and data cable runs.Operating fly rail system to hang equipment and soft goods above the stage, taking care to keep weight balanced.Hanging and focusing lighting equipment, often at considerable heights.Inventory and maintenance of lighting, electrical and special effects equipment/tools. Show less

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  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento

  Jun 2022 - May 2024

  Entertainment Technician - L1

  Programming and operating GrandMA3 console to provide lighting for events ranging from heavy metal shows to charity galas.Assisting with rigging installation and chain hoist operation.Loading in and setting up event production equipment in accordance with production/tour management needs.Operating and maintaining a large, state of the art lighting rig.Operating fork, scissor and boom lifts safely and in accordance with all safety regulations.