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My name is Dewey - James Dewey. I am a professional Lighting Designer, Technician, and Manager with formal education in Mechanical Engineering. I have diverse experience, and a broad skill set ranging from production planning and management to creative problem solving. I specialize in lighting design for concerts, festivals, and events, but can also plan and manage them.
I am currently based in Cleveland, Ohio, but I’m willing to travel. I have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and current US Passport with no travel restrictions.
I will break this down into sections starting with a basic timeline and then details organized by role/skill set.
Key Projects & Accomplishments:
- Dewey Designs - Lighting and Production Design
- Cleveland Uplighting - Lighting and Decor for Weddings and Corporate Events
- The Mad Tea Party Jam Festival - Stage and Site Lighting, Stage Design
- Compassion The Musical - Lighting design, programming and operation
Key Projects & Accomplishments:
- Bright Winter Festival - Site, tent, and art installation lighting design
- Twilight at The Zoo - Site lighting design
- Market At The Food Bank – Lighting Designer, Project Manager
Key Projects & Accomplishments:
- The Werk Out Music Festival - Stage and site lighting, stage design, production manager
I've never met a lighting controller that I can’t figure out (except for that old Strand MX theater console...). I am most experienced and proficient on GrandMA and Avolites, but also know my way around Hog, ETC, Leprecon, and Champsys. I have programmed and run hundreds of shows on MA2 consoles and OnPC rigs over the last 5 years and countless more on Avolites over the past 10.
I have designed and directed lighting for everything from variety shows and theatrical productions to concert stages and festival site lighting.
I am versed with many industry standard CAD tools including but not limited to:
∙ Vectorworks ∙ AudoCAD ∙ SketchUp ∙ MA3D
Designing productions should also involve to some degree, knowing how to manage them and how different parts work together. I have years of experience managing the production of many types of events, both big and small, on paper and in real life execution.
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As a lighting tech, I bring all my skills to the table.
I have literally been fixing things all my life. I grew up on a farm where if it broke, you fixed it 3 times yourself before bothering to call someone else. I have a very mechanical and technical mindset that allows me to easily understand how things work. Whether its the whole lighting rig, a single moving light, the bus generator, a brake light on the trailer, or anything in between, chances are I can figure it out.
If you're not familiar with the term, here's a link... Essentially, there isn't much that I can't do
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Specialized training for Grand MA 2 and Dot2 lighting consoles
Available upon request.