Vex Batchelder

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location of Vex BatchelderBoston, Massachusetts, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Specialist Resource Manager

  • Education

    • Vassar college

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) drama

      Activities and Societies: The Philaletheis Society, The Merely Players, Knights of the Commuknitty, The Barefoot Monkeys, No Such Organization, Unbound Theater major with minors in English and Computer Science. Treasurer and co-president of the knitting organization. Technical Liaison for 2 on-campus theater organizations.

    • Wilmington university

      2019 - 2020
      Certificate program graphic design
  • Experience

    • Vassar college

      Jan 2012 - May 2013
      Computer science coach

      Assisted professors writing homework assignments and solutions. Answered students questions and taught key concepts at weekly office hours, and proctored exams.

    • Vassar college

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      Drama rigger

      Ensured the scenery was flown and handled safely. Supervised the hanging of scenery or electric pipes, specifically as Master Electrician for a production. Maintained the fly system and repaired various lighting fixtures. Collaboratively transformed a closet into a lighting lab for students.

    • Vassar college

      Sept 2014 - May 2015
      Lighting and sound specialist

      Diagnosed and resolved issues within the lighting and sound equipment. Master Electrician for several Drama Department productions. Set up tech tables, taught other light crew members and designers about the lighting and sound systems, as well as how to hang and focus lighting equipment.

    • Walt disney world

      Jun 2015 - Nov 2021

      Coordinating across several teams to problem solve and generate schedules for hundreds of technicians, including both daily operations and live events. Advising on and implementing plans to train various technicians, and reorganizing active training documentation for ease of use and readability. Assisting co-workers with proprietary software as well as Microsoft Office issues. Worked to resolve technical issues as crew chief and show controller. Assisted in set up and tear down of lighting, audio, and projection equipment for several special events. Utilized boom, scissor, and single man lifts to troubleshoot and set up lighting.

      • Entertainment Scheduler

        Nov 2017 - Nov 2021
      • Stage Technician

        Jun 2015 - Nov 2021
    • Phoenix tears productions

      May 2016 - Oct 2021
      Collaborator

      Worked with a rotating team on producing a number of innovative theatrical productions. Both onstage and backstage work, including but not limited to foley work, costume design and fabrication, scenic work and troubleshooting. as well as general stage hand work.

    • Rapid7

      Nov 2021 - now

      Collaborative problem solving across teams to ensure a positive customer experience. Prioritizing utilization of resources and balancing training goals. Communicating with subcontractors and building working relationships. Collaborated across multiple teams to communicate and coordinate changes in scope, deadlines, and availability. Worked to troubleshoot demands from clients, consultants, and local management to optimize utilization of resources. Implemented new software and coordinating changes in the standards of practice. Worked with a team to ensure documentation accurately reflected the role.

      • Resource Manager

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Professional Services Operations Analyst

        Nov 2021 - Oct 2023
    • Boston's league of wicked wrestlers

      Oct 2022 - now
      Audio visual technician
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr/aed certification

      American heart association | american stroke association
      Feb 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Emergency Response Team

      Issued by Rapid7 on Mar 2022
      Rapid7Associated with Vex Batchelder
    • Pride Committee Boston Focal

      Issued by Rapid7 on Dec 2021
      Rapid7Associated with Vex Batchelder
    • Assistant Operations Manager

      Issued by Nostalgia Conventions on May 2011
      Nostalgia ConventionsAssociated with Vex Batchelder
    • Spotlight Operator

      Issued by AntiGravity®KR Aerial Yoga & Suspension Fitness on Jan 2016
      AntiGravity®KR Aerial Yoga & Suspension FitnessAssociated with Vex Batchelder
    • Theatrical Technician

      Issued by Grand Rapids Civic Theater on Jun 2014
      Grand Rapids Civic TheaterAssociated with Vex Batchelder