Tim Fairley

Lighting, Rigging, Staging Technician for Film, Theatre, and Events

241 Crescent St. #3227

Waltham, MA 02453

(617)270-4278

tim.fairley@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

IATSE 481, New England — Feature Films/ Scripted TV

March 2014 - PRESENT

Union Member in Good Standing. Projects/Positions: DMX Tech (Core Crew):  Julia S2 (2022), The Parenting (2022) Shooting Electric (Core Crew): Salem’s Lot (2021) Console Programmer (Core Crew): Julia S1 (2021) Generator Operator (Core Crew): Mother/Android (2020), Additional work as a day-player in Grip/Electric

Production Freelancer, MA, RI, NH –Live Events

April 2023 - Present

Freelance Production work as Lighting Director, Production Electrician, Rigger, General AV. Labor Companies Include: 4wall Boston, High Output Boston/RI, Lasso Marketplace, Port. Union Stagehand Cardholder since Jan. 2024 Local 195, D-list Local 11

High Output Inc., MA – Shop/Repair/Production Technician

August 2010 - March 2020

CDL/Class B Grip Truck Driver and Generator Operator 2015-2020,  Used Gear Sales 2015-2019, Certified Chain Hoist Technician 2011-2016, Shop Technician 2010-2011. Other positions for specific projects: Lead Carpenter, Lead Staging, Lead Lighting, Lead Rigger, Console Programmer, Gaffer, Key Grip, Production Electrician. See “projects” below for notable examples.

EDUCATION

University of Vermont, Burlington VT — Bachelor of Arts

August 2003 - May 2007

Major: Philosophy, Minor: Theatre. Work Study in set building/design.

PROJECTS

CNN (2016 - 2024) 

Production Electrician for broadcasts, most recently for the 2023 Republican Town Hall at St. Anselm’s College.

BBC/PBS Autumnwatch (2018)

Production Electrician/Console Programmer for live broadcast

SKILLS

ETC EOS Console Programming

DMX and LED Technician

Up/Down Rigging

Generator/HVAC Operation

CERTIFICATIONS

MEWP Qualified Operator - 92.24

MEWP Advanced (for special rigging to basket for feature film)

OSHA 10 

DOT Health Card up to date

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Console Programmer, Best Boy, Generator Operator, 3rd Electric/Swing  for Commercials