Lighting Designer / Technical Director
Employment History
Bentley Meeker Lighting and Staging April 2026-Present Production Manager
Responsible for the operational planning, coordination, and execution of lighting, audio, video, staging, and technical production across a wide range of events
Oasis Arts October 2023- January 2026 Production Manager/Technical Director
Upgraded the technical and operational systems for the vibrant Oasis cabaret and nightclub, producing up to 14 unique events a week, including drag, dance parties, theater, film screenings, and so much more
Managed and trained a full team of technicians, stagehands, lighting designers and audio engineers
Redesigned the roof deck, Champagne room and main theater to be flexible, reconfigurable spaces with full scale lighting, audio and video systems interconnected throughout the venue
Supported celebrity appearance by Sasha Velour, Doja Cat, Linda Perry, Billy Porter and many more
Booked DJ lineups for Princess, Folsom Weekend, Dore Alley
Produced multiple nightclub events including Nachspiel, Afro Habibi, and H0le
Stage managed Oasis events for Outside Lands Dolores Stage, Pink Block and SF Pride Mainstage
Designed immersive lighting experiences for Jurrassiq Parq (an original musical), Boo Ball (annual Halloween event), and New Year’s Eve
Advanced Systems Group @ Google February 2017 - August 2023 Senior Lighting Engineer
Consulted on the lighting design for the Bayview Event Center, a ground-up Google designed building, including a 1000 person main plenary space, and multiple dynamic breakout rooms.
Led the commissioning of all new lighting systems for uplifts and new builds, including Bayview, MP7, SF Seven Hills, and others
Created a standard lighting spec for all new builds across the international Google Events team.
Managed a team of technicians and freelancers to maintain and operate the theatrical and architectural lighting systems
During the pandemic developed multiple studios and a mobile production team, including a custom built studio for Ruth Porat
Impact Lighting | Audio | Video January 2014-March 2017 Senior Sales Account Manager
Worked with existing clients to deliver excellent customer service in producing social & corporate events.
Developed additional clientele through active prospecting and networking.
Produced over a hundred events a year with Lighting and A/V budgets ranging from $1K-$1.2M.
Developed new business opportunities during multiple major organizational changes.
Sold and managed Fantasy of Lights, a multi-year long contract to install one of the largest Christmas Light events for the County of Santa Clara
Verducci Event Productions January-December 2013 Operations Manager
Coordinated the operation of event lighting and A/V from sales to final installation.
Designed warehouse operation and management systems and developed products for unique event needs.
Got Light. June 2012-January 2013 Technical Producer
Executed CAD drawings and lighting designs for hundreds of events per year ranging from small weddings to large scale corporate events
Worked with the sales team and lead designers to ensure the immaculate execution of each design.
Custom Made Theater Company May 2016 - June 2018 Director of Production
Produced seasons of six shows, including hiring design and technical team, maintaining show budgets, and ensuring all aspects of each production came together.
Managed all technical components of the theater including lighting, audio, multimedia, tools and materials.
FaultLine Theater January 2012-October 2020 Founder / Managing Director
Over eight seasons produced 30 world premiere plays, musicals, and comedy shows.
Received 18 TBA Awards nominations in 2015 for Trailer Park Gods and Shiner, and the Annette Lust Award
Managed a team of more than sixty artists, actors, directors, writers, and technicians.
Managed incorporation as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and launched initial fund-raising.