RENAISSANCE MAN
I have developed a number of skills that have helped me be successful personally and professionally. My talent at both business and creative writing, as a quick learner, and striving for accuracy and precision are a large part of that. I am becoming quite proficient as a drone pilot, enjoy woodworking, and am an excellent hobby baker. I live my life by the old theatre adage THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Sales & Design make up only a portion of my professional experience; in many instances I also acted as Project Manager, ensuring that the lighting control system was installed correctly and in a timely fashion, and that the end-users were properly trained in the use of these systems. I believe in a high level of attention to detail.
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
The majority of my professional career has been spent designing, selling and implementing lighting control systems for theatre, television, and commercial properties. I have worked successfully with professional and community theatres, churches, theme parks, and a wide variety of commercial buildings. Well-versed with ASHRAE compliance for Lighting Controls.
Hello! I'm Harold
I have 18 years experience designing and selling theatrical lighting systems, including 10+ years designing and selling commercial lighting control systems. Prior to and in that time I have also been a freelance lighting designer and stagehand. I am an excellent public speaker and enjoy educating and training clients and working with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Harold Forman
Lighting Controls & Entertainment Lighting Specialist
Phone:
813-579-8718
Email:
Address:
80 Maple Ave.
Masontown, WV 26542
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EDUCATION
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Design and Technical Theatre: I started out in the Acting Program, but later decided to focus on Writing, Directing and Stage Management. I rounded out the Design & Technical Theatre portion of my education doing mostly Stage Makeup and Lighting, but also have experience with Costuming, Carpentry (sets) and Props.
COLLEGE
Bachelor of Fine Arts
SALES AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC): Have attended multiple ETC Dealer & Rep training seminars at the factory, as well as a large number of additional ETC training sessions.
Crestron: Have attended Crestron factory training twice, as well as multiple local training sessions.
WattStopper: Have attended WattStopper factory training, as well as several local training sessions.
Sales: Have attended a great many sales training sessions with former employers, manufacturers, as well as general sales training.
POST COLLEGE
Professional & Industry Training
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Microsoft Excel - Proficient
Power Point - Proficient
AutoCAD - Proficient
Adobe PDF /Bluebeam - Proficient
Microsoft Publisher - Proficient
EXPERTISE
SESCO Lighting
Responsible for all aspects of the design and sales of architectural and entertainment lighting projects from initial conception to final owner acceptance as the manufacturer's representative for a strong line of entertainment lighting, dimming, and commercial lighting controls.
2006-2016
Outside Sales Representative
2005-2006
Project Manager
City Design Group, Inc. (now CD+M)
Responsible for design and project management of architectural and entertainment lighting projects from initial conception to final owner acceptance.
The MAGNUM Companies, Ltd.
Responsible for all aspects of theatrical lighting and rigging design and systems integration. Duties included system design, layout, and integration from initial concept to installation and final training.
2002-2005
Systems Integrator
Barbizon Atlanta, Inc.
Responsible for all aspects of theatrical lighting and rigging systems integration. Duties included system design, layout, and integration from initial concept to installation and final training.
1998-2002
Systems Integrator
2016-Present
Freelance Consultant
Independent Consultant
Freelance consultant, working on theatrical, nightclub and various sales and marketing opportunities.