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Felix Essel

Felix Essel

Greater Accra

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Designer

Pan And Tilt Ghana
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with Type department to maintain efficient shooting schedule.
  • Performed maintenance, repairs and software upgrades on sophisticated computerized lighting systems.
  • Directed and facilitated procurement and installation of lighting equipment and elements.
  • Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
  • Minimized risk of fire or electrical shock by using optimal safety procedures.
  • Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters.
  • Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
  • Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.
  • Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
  • Worked with director and other production staff to assess requirements and advocate for associated equipment needs or important safety standards.
  • Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects and movement for cues.
  • Contracted with lighting companies to create custom lighting equipment, special effects or rigging equipment.
  • Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.

Event Light Technician

Genet Services
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler

AGS Frasers Ghana
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Initiated proof of delivery documents to trace lost shipments.
  • Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using Software.
  • Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Science In Information Technology - Science, Technology, And Society

Accra Academy
Greater Accra
05.2015

Skills

  • Product Availability
  • Trimble SketchUp Pro
  • Technical Specifications
  • Industry Trends Knowledge
  • Production Work
  • Visual Representations
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Lighting Layout Planning
  • Equipment Installation
  • Lighting Techniques

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Lighting Designer

Pan And Tilt Ghana
07.2021 - Current

Event Light Technician

Genet Services
05.2018 - 06.2021

Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler

AGS Frasers Ghana
06.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor Of Applied Science In Information Technology - Science, Technology, And Society

Accra Academy

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