Todd Reczka
AV Technician & Stage Hand
Yotsukaido
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 11 years of experience in live concert, theater, audio-visual, and portrait photography. Proven expertise as a Stagehand for renowned productions with Live Nation and Broadway Across America, contributing to the seamless execution of high-profile events. Skilled in operating and maintaining audiovisual equipment for hotels and convention venues, ensuring optimal performance and guest satisfaction. Additionally, adept as an Event Photographer for a leading Canadian provincial school photography company, capturing memorable moments with precision and creativity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Setup
ZENJIN
Japan
07.2025 - Current
- Installed Octanorm modular booth components using carts, ladders, specific tools, and installation diagrams primarily within international exhibition venues.
- Supported event setup and teardown processes, ensuring spaces were clean and presentable for meetings or presentations.
- Handled event setup and breakdown with attention to detail, creating visually appealing spaces for guests to enjoy.
Stage Hand
IATSE Local 210
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with venue staff, facilitating smooth operations during external events.
- Worked with crews of 25 - 30 to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
ALT (Assistant Language Teacher)
Heart Corporation
Japan, Chiba
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Completed 4 yearly contract renewals, for multiple school locations.
- Assembled Power Point presentations and taught English materials in Japanese Public Schools.
- Provided instruction and tutoring for students ranging from age 10 to 15 in speaking and writing English language.
Event Photographer
LIFETOUCH CANADA
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2000 - 01.2016
- Achieved consistent image composition using expert knowledge of lighting techniques both natural light sources as well as supplementary studio equipment.
- Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
Audio Visual Technician
SHARP’S AUDIOVISUAL
01.1999 - 08.2008
- Operated Broadcast camera positioned at stationary Front of House position, and roaming camera.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding quickly to client requests and concerns regarding audiovisual needs.
- Enhanced event experiences by setting up and operating audiovisual equipment for various venues.
- Oversaw reservation and distribution of AV equipment and facilities for on-site presentations.
Education
Asia Pacific Management - Business Education
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, Canada08-2018
Audiovisual Communications - Audio And Video Production
Grant MacEwan Community College
Edmonton, Canada01.1998
Skills
Wireless microphones
Speaker installation
Screen installation
Audio mixing
Microphone placement
Projection systems
Teamwork and collaboration
Audiovisual equipment
Quick changeovers
Load-in and load-out
Sound systems
Willingness to learn
Interests
Painting homes for university summer job, Ski Resort – ski and rentals technician, Soccer player, Guitar player since 10 years old, Traveler: Europe- 3 month independent solo adventure travel, Asia- 2 years living in Taiwan, 6 years currently living in Japan
Accomplishments
- - Over 300 crew calls completed.
- As "crew" member, worked behind the scenes preparing props, scenery, lighting, sound and video, as needed to make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible, making the shows a success (tick).
- Union Calls for concerts / Broadway Across America shows. Moving heavier stage pieces: thrusts, electrics, dimmer-beach, pyrotechnics, robotics, inflatable stage set pieces, hydraulics, video, wardrobe, back-line, Front Of House, trussing, rigging motor boxes with pickles, LED panels, Gack Box, DMX lighting fixtures, audio snakes/cables/patch, multi-sized scenic stage set pieces through stage building areas, up and down loading dock elevators, through corridors, up and down ramps, Up-stage & Down stage, Stage-Left & Stage-Right.
- Constructing, configuring, mounting or flying video screens, LED Wall Paneling systems, DMX lights addressing, Speaker Line Array systems.
Affiliations
2016-present member. IATSE- International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, Local 210. Edmonton, Canada.
Timeline
Event Setup
ZENJIN
07.2025 - Current
ALT (Assistant Language Teacher)
Heart Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2025
Stage Hand
IATSE Local 210
08.2016 - Current
Event Photographer
LIFETOUCH CANADA
01.2000 - 01.2016
Audio Visual Technician
SHARP’S AUDIOVISUAL
01.1999 - 08.2008
Asia Pacific Management - Business Education
Grant MacEwan University
Audiovisual Communications - Audio And Video Production
Grant MacEwan Community College