Joe O'Brien
dba Whittler's Edge
Custom Design and Fabrication
Are you looking for a fabricator that is well versed in multiple materials? One who has the technical and artistic experience in creating both visual and practical elements? Here at Whittler’s Edge Custom Design and Fabrication the goal is to provide real world craftsmanship and attention to detail in our product and customer service.
Whittler’s Edge was founded on the premise of doing things right the first time through the art of collaboration and commitment. Often a finished product involves more than just aesthetics. The concepts of how and where it’s going to be used can often dictate the materials, the build and even the cost. At Whittler’s Edge, we will do everything possible to work with you in obtaining a cost effective project before a single cut is made.
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Experience
2012-2016
Scenario Custom Scenery
Scenic Carpenter
Projects- Saturday Night Live Museum Exhibit; Whydah Pirate Ship Exhibit; Weather Channel Sets; many other local and national projects
2011-2012
Freelance Scenic Carpenter
I've worked at various scenic studios in the Atlanta Metro area. I've built Christmas scenery at Panache Designs for various high-end malls in the United States. Various projects at different studios included scenery for the Kennedy Center Honors and Las Vegas Conventions.
2009-2010
Whittler's Edge
Self Employed
Custom Woodworking and Carpentry
2010-2011
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Head Carpenter
Supervise a crew of union and non-union stagehands on all aspects of the show's production concerning carpentry and rigging. Develop a work schedule pertaining to the set up and strike of various productions.
2006-2009
Pomona College
Technical Director/Instructor
'Teach scenic, prop building and rigging courses in Stagecraft class. Prepare and engineer technical drawings for stage settings for all Department of Theatre productions. Set Designer for department productions. Coordinate all shop schedules, budgets, safety documentation, and student personnel. Manage multiple budgets for separate events. Create a database and maintain an inventory of tools, props, furniture and other supplies.
Education
M.F.A. Design Technology University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
B.A. TechnicalTheatre Western Carolina University, Cullowhee,N.C.
A. A. Mass Communication St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Fl.
