Daniel B. Thompson

selected leadership roles

• dbt theater solutions, Principal Consultant / Owner - current

• Theater at Monmouth, Production Manager

• New World Symphony, Technical Director

• Ballet West, Director of Production

• Chautuaqua Theatre Company, Production Manager

• ZACH Theatre, Stage Operations Manager

• Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis, Campus Events Coordinator

education, training, & certifications

• Theatre Arts & Stagecraft, Utah State University Eastern

• Competent OSHA Fall Protection Person Training, Honeywell Safety Institute

• Heartsaver Adult CPR AED, American Heart Association

• Core Leadership Skills Training Workshop, TPS Austin – Merrill Jones

• Competent Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Person Certification, GLP Consulting & Training, L.L.C.

• Stage Rigging Symposium, Jay O. Glerum & Associates – Jay O. Glerum

• Entertainment Electricity, Distribution, and Control, Academy of Production Technology – Richard Cadena

knowledge, skills, and abilities

HR:  recruitment, hiring, training, and personnel management 

Labor Relations: bargaining, implementing, and overseeing compliance with collective bargaining agreements (including IATSE, AGMA, AFM, & AEA); interfacing with non-entertainment unions

Project & Process Management: project planning, budgeting, record-keeping, post-analysis & reporting; purchasing & procurement

Technology: Microsoft & Google business products, business automation integration for theater, event business management software, drafting software, app design & integration, social media

Ops/Logistics: stage, venue & facility operations, proficient knowledge & understanding of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA and NEC codes,shipping, freight, and import/export logistics for entertainment touring and production

Live Entertainment & Production Disciplines: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to execute the styles, conventions, and best practices of theater (legitimate, musical, and experimental), modern dance, ballet (classical and modern), amplified music and concerts, classical music (symphony, orchestra, concert band, chamber, experimental/postmodern), cirque/modern circus, spoken word/lectures, television (live-to-tape and live broadcast), events (conventions, meetings, banquets, parties, special events, multi-site events), and performance art