David Baker

David Baker

Theater technician/ designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Live Entertainment Professional

  • Education

    • Linnaeus University

      -
      Semester abroad Music Management
    • California State University, Chico

      2006 - 2011
      Theatre/Theater
  • Experience

    • California State University, Chico

      Sept 2006 - Dec 2011
      Theater technician/ designer

      Chico State School of the Arts employee/student working within the School of the Arts spaces and historic Laxson Auditorium in many roles across many productions

    • Freelance

      Jul 2008 - now
      Freelance Entertainment Industry Professional
    • Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment

      Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
      Lighting and special effects technician

      Shipboard technician ensuring show consistency and safety. Responsible for system maintenance and operation.programmer for fly-in performances and other shipboard activities

    • Advanced Entertainment Services

      Dec 2012 - now
      Special Effects Engineer

      - Project lead for large events such as National Finals Rodeo, live broadcast awards shows, and New Year’s Eve banquets- Fabrication of effects systems for clients such as Marvel Cinematic Universe & Carnival Cruiselines- Installation and operation of large pyrotechnics, flames, and special effect systems- Maluma and Wizin tour pyrotechnician 2016

    • Sweden Rock Festival

      Jun 2014 - now
      Area Manager

      - First local contact for arriving headliner crew party and security- Access control for stage loading dock, artist village, and pyrotechnics magazine- Safety watch for site - Coordinate heavy machinery needs for stage and loading docks- Liaise with Artist Services and Security teams for safe and efficient arrival and departure of artists- Assist with any special requirements for mainstage artists and crews2024- Area Manager- Festival Stage2023- Area Manager- Festival Stage2022- Area Manager- Festival Stage2019- Area Manager- Festival Stage2018- Assistant Area Manager- Festival Stage2017- Crew Chief/lead followspot2016- Crew Chief/lead followspot2014- Stage builder Show less

    • Rock of Ages Las Vegas LLC

      Jun 2015 - Jan 2017
      On call lighting technician
    • Durango High School

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
      Paraprofessional
    • Magic Mike Live

      Sept 2017 - Jan 2019
      Oncall Lighting Technician

      On call lighting technician for deck and console show tracks. Show runs Eos Console and uses Blacktrax technology in lieu of follow spot operators. Lighting deck track also works in the grid to assist riggers and automation.

    • Cirque du Soleil

      Dec 2017 - Mar 2020

      R.U.N. 11/19-3/20MJ One 8/17-1/19O 3/16-8-17Zarkana 2/13-3/16 - Organize load in of supplemental lighting system and acrobatic devices- Integrate logistics of show run across all departments- Synchronize schedules for rehearsals of artistic and technical needs

      • Lighting and Special Effects Technician

        Feb 2013 - Mar 2020
      • Technical Director

        Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Las Vegas Display Fireworks

      May 2018 - now
      Pyrotechnics Operator

      Operate and Assist with outdoor aerial fireworks shows. Safe handling of articles pyrotechnic 1.4G and 1.3G

    • Spiegelworld

      May 2018 - now
      Project Coordinator

      - Spearhead OSHA compliance for multiple shows- Production Manager for special events and productions- Oversee purchasing, budget, and payroll- Supervise and collaborate with new set and props construction- Planning and execution of special events, projects, tent shows, and company parties- Main contracts for venue maintenance labor projects as well as vendor access and oversight5/22- Present Project Coordinator4/21-5/22 Associate Production Construction and Special Projects4/23 Production Manager Box Box show workshop, Nipton Ca.11/19- 4/21 Production Manager for the Green Fairy Garden and Associate Special Projects Manager9/19-11/19 Associate Production Manager for the "Atomic Saloon" show8-9/19 Production Manager for Falzone Circus presents “Black Rock Follies” Circus and Dinner show presented at Burning Man Festival1/19-9/19 Production Manager for "Opium" show9/18 Tent and lighting technician for Falzone Circus "Untitled IV" presented at Burning Man Festival5/18-1/19 Swing technician covers show tracks for resident show at the Cosmopolitan.running MA2 console, as well as A2 and Carpentry tracks. Show less

    • Pyrotek Special Effects Inc.

      Apr 2023 - now
      Freelance pyrotechnics operator

      on call pyrotechnic operator for Battlebots Destruct-a-thon in Las Vegas, 2023pyro/ special effects technician Slayer festival dates 2024

    • Pyrotecnico

      May 2024 - now
      Heavy equipment operator/ technician

      -Heavy Equipment operator for EDC Las Vegas 2024- Heavy Equipment operator/ pyro technician for Freaky Deaky Austin 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Laser Safety Officer

      International Laser Display Association
      Jan 2016
    • Pyrotechnic Operator

      Nevada State Fire Marshal
      Apr 2013
    • Entertainment Rigging

      SILVER STATE WIRE ROPE & RIGGING
      Apr 2016
    • Fall Protection Authorized Person

      SILVER STATE WIRE ROPE & RIGGING
      Apr 2013
    • Rescue Diver

      PADI
      Oct 2012
    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Sept 2012
    • Class 7 Electric and Internal Combustion Engine tractors- Sit down rider- rough terrain forklift trucks- straight mast forklift- extended reach forklift

      CertifyMe.net Inc
      Aug 2020
    • MEWP Scissor/Boom Lift Type 3 Group A&B

      CertifyMe.net Inc
      Aug 2020
    • Small Boat Sailing Instructor

      US Sailing
      Dec 2006
    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      May 2012