Cameron Tenn

Project Estimator | Entertainment Technician | Logistician

"Integrity, intellect, and a pinch of madness."

Cameron Tenn is an actor, musician, technician, and logistician from Simi Valley, California. While in primary school Cameron began to perform with Actors Repertory Theatre of Simi during the summer season. Cameron quickly became a crucial part of Santa Susana’s Musical productions, while also participating in Symphony and Jazz bands and as well as a number of choirs. Cameron was accepted to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the Engineering of Entertainment technologies program. and has been working in and around Las Vegas since 2016.

Cameron graduated Magnum Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Science in Entertainment Engineering and Design during the height of the SARS CoV-2 Pandemic. Since bursting onto the scene, Cameron has worked on projects including the annual CES convention, Six Flags Thrill Rides, Construction of the Allegiant Stadium, Formula 1, the Superbowl and a revolving door of top 100 corporate and internationally famous celebrity concerts and keynotes.

 

Skills

  • Carpentry, Welding, Cabinetry, Construction Electrical, International Shipping logistics training
  • Programming in VBA, Programing in C++, Programing in Python, Training in SQL
  • AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Vectorworks, Sketchup
  • Salesforce, Sharepoint, MA Lighting Systems, Microsoft office, Google Workspace, Windows 2003 and further, OS X and further
  • Microsoft Excel professionally trained
  • Excellent leadership capabilities
  • Can give effective feedback both orally and through organized written reports
  • Works well in teams large and small
  • Systems Management, Efficiency Coordination, Peer Mediation
  • Strong Deductive and inductive reasoning: able to synthesize information and ideas
  • Capable of reading and writing technical and leagal documentation
  • Red Cross Lifeguard/ Lifeguard Instructor /CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
  • BILINGUAL: Fluent in Spanish

Bachelors of Sciences in Entertainment Engineering and Design. awarded 2021 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

 

Most Recent Experience

Production Resources Group: Senior Estimator (2023)

Department Head, working in a sales team to sell scenery. Responsible for creating project estimates based on client communications and industry standard methods of fabrication while communicating with designers, engineers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to determine feasibility and suggest cost saving measures. Each event being a bespoke, talored approach each new job is different from the last and required out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration. Responsible for estimating temporary installations, touring installations, pop-up events, tradeshow events, and parade floats.

Super Summer Theatre: Deck Manager (2022)

Department Head, responsible for health and safety and managing department budget for an outdoor theatre. Responsible for daily operations, coordinating preshow cleaning and inspections of all scenic aspects and character flying rigs. Show duties included operating automated and manual flying rigs for characters, organizing stagehands and backstage choreography for scenic pieces and set changes. Other responsibilities included: props management, scenic carpentry, venue maintenance, medical first response ,and coordinating with Production Management..

Enchant Christmas, Las Vegas: Head of Guest SErvices (2021)

Head of Guest Services for the Las Vegas installation of Enchant Christmas, responsible for daily operations and managing a team as well as implementing ADA systems and accommodations. Also responsible for problem solving over a variety of different departments including meet-and-greet locations, immersive walk-through areas, and an Ice Skating Rink. Additionally overseeing and assisting with day-to-day conflict resolution, record keeping and organization.

FlyOver Las Vegas: Ride Operator (2021)

Automation Technician/ Ride Operator responsible for keeping all aspects of the attraction working safely and efficiently. Responsible for two ride theatres and four immersive pre-show experiences with projection, Audio, Video, Aroma effects, Water effects, Wind effects, and 8 large ride vehicles. Ensuring timing of different segments of the guest experience stay on schedule and monitoring the safety of guests and team members.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Ride Operations Area Lead(2020)

Intern with Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio under their Ride Operations Division operating day-to-day as an assistant to the Area Supervisor. Responsibilities included safety inspection and mechanical inspection of rollercoasters and smaller attractions, daily operating, and training operators to take responsibility for safety and regulations for attractions. Interacting with guests and enforcing park rules, safety, and COVID policies. Operating and leading COVID sanitation Teams and daily cleaning.


Insomniac/ LiveNation: Headliner EXPERIENCE representative (2019-2020)

An Insomniac representative in charge of the guest experience. Working in a team of 600+ responsible for the welfare, safety, sanity, and various needs of in excess of 100,000 event attendees. This position required particular emphasis in hospitality and customer service as being one on one with guests for extended periods of time. Teams were also responsible for crowd management and ticketing guests. Past events include EDC Las Vegas 2019 [Passport staff] and HARD Summer music Festival 2019 [Ingress team member] and upcoming events HARD Summer Music Festival 2021 and EDC Las Vegas 2021 with more events to come as we re-open!

Astound Group: Solutions and Estimates Coordinator(2022)

Re-joined after COVID Shutdown with promotion. Liaison between all pre-installation departments with the goal to coordinate accurate estimates, orders, and post production reconciliations primarily around 3rd party services, fabricators and vendors. Coordinating department schedules and managing project requests and resources in a timely manner. Creating Job cost estimates for custom fabrications and proposals based on those estimates. Also focused on understanding various fabrication methods and problem-solving.  Focus on trade show installations, branded pop-up locations, themed temporary and permanent installations, and permanent themed or branded installations.

University of Nevada Las Vegas: Entertainment Engineering and Design Laboratory Technician (2020-2021)

Laboratory technician responsible for monitoring student use of the lab space while educating them on the correct and safe way to use all tools instructing students on methods of fabrication using many different materials including wood, metal, plastics, cloth, and more. Maintain, and keep clean and operational all tools and computers, 3d printers, and carpentry equipment in the lab. Maintain tool and material inventory. Work effectively to meet deadlines in teams. Create a safe working space, implementing and enforcing CDC recommended COVID Policy, provide first aid and assistance when needed.

ASTOUND Group: Solutions and Estimates project administrator (2019- 2020)

A summer intern for multiple departments, often responsible for creating job cost estimates for custom fabrications as well as packages of inventory items. Creating project proposals as part of a team and communicating with drafts-people to make fabrication documents for custom pieces. Also focused on engaging in client relations with C-Suite executives and problem-solving.  Focus on trade show installations, branded pop-up locations, themed temporary and permanent installations and permanent themed or branded installations. Retained after the internship as part of the Solutions and Estimates department until COVID shutdown.

PRG Los Angeles: Production Management Summer Intern (2017)

Assisted on the shop floor and in the office of the PRG Los Angeles depot in all departments specializing in project management, project coordination, and engaging with clients to create show orders including determining lighting, audio, video, power, rigging, and automation needs. Engaging with vendors for quotes and assisting in purchasing new equipment. Working with project coordinators in planning stages of shows and also on-site with work crews for setup, show run, and tear down. Then managing and cleaning inventory in the warehouse as well as putting together show packages.

Associated Organizations

Themed Entertainment Association

United States Institute for Technology and Theatre

IATSE

Universal Music Group

 

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