JOHN HORAN

• On call stagehand with experience working on productions in locations such as Soldier Field, the United Center, Fiserv Forum and events such as Lalapalooza or the 2024 National Conventions
• Collaborated with carpenters, stage managers and directors to create visually appealing and functional stage environments at 2nd largest theater in North America (Chicago Lyric Opera House)

• Hosted live QnA panels and facilitated radio interviews with filmmakers with short filmmakers while promoting filmmakers/public figures such as Paul Kennedy, Mary Robinson, Ciarán McMenamin, David Keenan, Alan Gilsenan, and more
• Coordinated with festival team and resolved any issues that arose each day

• Coordinated with festival organizers and the Wilmette Theater to facilitate smooth production
• Filmed filmmaker interview and venue promotion content as a brand ambassador for films such as Kneecap and Sins of Ireland

• Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand and power tools.
• Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.

• Curated and screened entire short film program
• Assisted Board Director Dr. Susan Liddy throughout festival, ensuring that productions ran smoothly

Seasonal work assisting Carpenters, Bricklayers, and Painters

• Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
• Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.

• Attended study abroad fairs at various universities throughout the United States to recruit prospective international students
• Invited to speak at events promoting U.S. and Irish education cooperation at the Irish Ambassador's Residence in Washington D.C.

• Created multiple video and written blogs for Enterprise Ireland, each garnering thousands of views
• Received Ambassador Award from the Ministry of Education in Ireland and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland

• Used programs like Canvas, Excel, and Adobe Premiere to create content for international exchange students
• Contributed to ever changing daily tasks with positivity and enthusiam