Thomas J Bourke 501 West Walker Street Wittenberg Wisconsin
715-573-0239
tom@tjbaudio.com
www.tjbaudio.com

Objective

Obtain a position in the technical production field that allows me to use my creative and technical skills to their fullest potential.

Qualifications

·     10 years professional experience in the technical production field

·     Skilled sound systems engineer and lighting technician

·     Skilled at both front of house and monitor positions

·     Knowledgeable about sound and lighting systems maintenance, design, and programming

·     Strong background in sound and lighting design

·     Experienced in construction and scenic painting

·     Sociable, dependable and dedicated to the sound and lighting field

·     Excels in leadership positions of both skilled and unskilled groups

Professional Technical Experience

 2003 to present D.E. Everest Lighting and Sound Supervisor(Weston, WI)

Set up of lighting and sound systems in several auditoriums and spaces for theatrical, musical, concert, and multimedia presentations. Lighting, sound, and scenic design as well as Technical Director for shows. Training and supervision of students and other staff when using AV and theatrical equipment. Duties also include sound and lighting system purchase and maintenance.

1994 to present TJB Audio Owner / sound engineer

Worked on many locations providing sound reinforcement for musical groups, theatrical productions, and corporate functions.

Supported acts:
2002 Dance Theater of Oregon Spring Canadian Tour Several locations in Canada BC
Tour Technical Director, responsibilities included both lighting, sound, and stage setup.

2000 & 2001 Albany Timber Carnival main stage Linn/Benton Fair Grounds (Albany, OR)

1998, 1999, & 2002 Shawano Old Time Music Festival Mielke Arts Center (Shawano, WI)

1998 Two Rivers Ethnic Festival main stage Two Rivers Community Park (Two Rivers, WI)

"The Music Man" Mielke Arts Center (Shawano, WI)
Lighting and Sound Design (production was performed in the round)
 
"The Dining Room" Manitowoc Center Stage (Manitowoc, WI)
Technical Director, Lighting and Sound Design, set construction and scenic painting

2000 to 2002 Venetian Theater Technical Director and House Sound Engineer (Albany, OR)

Assessing and fulfilling technical needs, as per technical riders, of visiting talent through equipment setup and rental where necessary. Scheduling of production staff. Sound and lighting system maintenance.

Supported acts:  Terry Robb, Robin Trower, Highway 101, and Ellen Whyte &Reflex Blue

 1999 to 2000 Western Oregon University Theater Production staff (Monmouth, OR)

Supervised shop production and safety for props and set construction. Lighting design for in house theatrical and visiting musical productions including Smith Fine Arts Series, music department productions, dance concerts, and other functions.  Lead technician and liaison to visiting productions and tours.

Supported acts, Smith Fine Arts Series:
 St. Petersburg Ballet, Pilobolus Dance Theatre, Arturo Sandoval Sextet

1997 to 1998 Little Sandwich Theater Technical Director (Tisch Mills,WI)

Fulfilling technical needs of in house productions. Sound and lighting design and system maintenance.

New sound and lighting systems purchase and installation.
Shows produced:  "Moon over Buffalo" and "Greater Tuna"

Education

Western Oregon University                                                                             1999-2000

            Theater Coursework:            Sound, Lighting, Scenic, and Costume Design
Stage management, Construction, general theater

 University of Manitowoc                                                                              1995-1997

            Coursework:              

Computer Science and Mathematics, Theater

 Lake Shore Technical College                                                                        1994

Coursework:              

AC & DC electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, trouble shooting