Emily Meyer

Experience

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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2012

  Lead Carpenter- Zaia

  Working with the Head Carpenter to establish schedules, and maintain budgets for a 20-person crew. Was primarily responsible for the fire act. Duties included training other technicians to handle fire safely, documentation of training and fueling, creation of new props with the artists, and regular inspection of all aspects of the fire act.

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  Avicii

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

  Head Carpenter

  Responsible for all aspects of the stage build and operation. Duties included maintaining a large-scale set, planning and overseeing both setup and tear-down operations. Leading a different local labor crew in each venue. Working hand in hand with the other departments to coordinate a successful arena and festival schedule.

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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2018

  Responsible for all aspects of the production, including advance production for future cities, coordination of international transfers, and logistics for 23 containers. Working hand in hand with the creative team to build a functional touring show. Established protocols for safe working methods as well as develop and implement safety training programs for all technical staff. Day-to-day responsibilities included creating realistic schedules and timelines, maintaining a budget, management of personnel, coordinating with local promoters, and working with artistic management to ensure the artistic integrity of the show was upheld. Show less

  • Production Manager

    Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Assistant Technical Director Kooza

    Nov 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Head of Props- Varekai

    Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Assistant Technical Director- Creation

  Responsible for developing the relationship between the Technical and Artistic departments during the creation staging phase of The Land of Fantasy. Creating and coordinating timelines with Project managers to ensure all elements of the show were delivered. Overseeing the production team to ensure a safe and efficient work environment was established and maintained. Daily responsibilities included maintaining budgets, management of personnel, documentation, and staging and training oversight.

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  Meyer Consulting & Management

  Jan 2020 - now

  Freelance Production Manager
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  Battle Royal Studios

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2024

  Production Manager
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  Natch •• Labs

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2023

  Web Designer
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  Fever

  Feb 2022 - now

  Global Production Director
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  Balich Wonder Studio

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  Technical Director
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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Apr 2024 - now

  Director of Theatre Installation