sara gentile

About

Working in the entertainment and event industry for over 20 years. I'm accustomed to working under stressful situations while maintaining a calm demeanor and good sense of humor. I love working both collaboratively and independently. Always learning and teaching is important. Specialties: Lighting technician for stage, video & film. Pyrotechnics - 1.3G, 1.4G, Pyrotechnic Design, Flame Effects Special Effects - Lasers, CO2, Confetti, Balloon drops/releases Production management, rigging, carpentry. Computers: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Photoshop and Acrobat, Lightroom. Basic understanding of Vectorworks. Certification in forklifts & aerial lifts EXPERIENCE ABROAD Destiny's Child North American Tour & World Tour - Pyro Lead Dallas Cowboys - Pyro Lead Jacksonville Jaguars - Pyro Lead Atlanta Falcons - Pyro Lead Multiple Monday Night NFL Football Halftime Shows - Pyro Lead CMA Music Awards - Pyro & Laser tech TNN Music Awards - Pyro & Laser tech Miscellaneous sport teams for the NHL, IHL, NBA, AFL Countless corporate shows throughout the USA

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

entertainment

Skill

lighting, production managment, lighting design, rigging, stage lighting, live events, stage management, video editing, stage, entertainment, vectorworks, pyrotechnics, special effects, photoshop, video, film, theatre, explosives, pyro, production management

Experience

freelance technician

image engineering

2003-3 - 2010-6 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Technician of lasers, pyrotechnics, water screens, CO2 effects and video projection.

lead pyrotechnican

brightstar productions

1999-5 - 2006-9 · 7 yrs 5 mos

Designer, Lead Pyrotechnican & Operator of 1.3G Class "B" outdoor fireworks.

lead special effects technician

strictly fx

1996-10 - 2003-12 · 7 yrs 3 mos

Production management of all ongoing activities prior to and at show site of special effects and pyrotechnic presentations. Acquired necessary permits and outstanding communication with local and state fire marshal’s and the FAA for outdoor laser effects. Pyro designer with the flexibility and experience required to change cues on site. Highly focused in a demanding environment. Coordinate crews of 2-10 individuals and evaluate the ability of personnel at the job site. Outstanding problem solving skills with the ability to handle rapidly changing schedules and shifting work priorities.