KUSHAN LUTHRA
Backstage Technician
Miami USA
Summary
Dynamic backstage technician with extensive experience in managing stage operations during live performances, ensuring safety and efficiency for cast members, performers, and crew. Proven expertise in coordinating automated backdrops and collaborating with stagehands and fire patrol to maintain seamless show tracks. Skilled in maintaining and organizing scenery, props, and backstage areas, with a strong ability to execute show load-ins and load-outs. Committed to training and guiding stagehands to enhance team performance and uphold high production standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Backstage Technician
Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Optimise system performance through testing and analysis.
- Conduct root cause analyses for recurring technical issues to minimise future disruptions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
ABLE BODY
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Perform Bridge watch, tender duties, painting, and water shuttles services. Perform backstage duties.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
ORDINARY SEAMAN
ASM PVT LTD
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Perform Bridge watch, gangway watches, cargo handling, painting, maneuvers as required by ships schedule.
ABLE BODY
MAERSK INDIA PVT LTD
02.2015 - 03.2015
- Perform Bridge watch, gangway watches, cargo handling, painting, maneuvers as required by ships schedule.
ORDINARY SEAMAN
MAERSK INDIA PVT LTD
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Training in performing Bridge watch, gangway watches, cargo handling, painting, maneuvers as required by ships schedule.
TRAINEE SEAMAN
ACM INDIA PVT LTD
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Training in performing Bridge watch, gangway watches, cargo handling, painting, maneuvers as required by ships schedule.
Education
High School - Accounting
SVS – INDIA
Technical Training - undefined
Shri Ram Institute of Marine Studies
Skills
Proficient in multitasking and time management
Maintenance and repairs
Problem-solving
Customer service
Equipment maintenance
System troubleshooting
Works Well Under Pressure
Operations monitoring
Timeline
Backstage Technician
Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2021 - Current
ABLE BODY
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
09.2019 - 12.2021
ORDINARY SEAMAN
ASM PVT LTD
12.2015 - 12.2018
ABLE BODY
MAERSK INDIA PVT LTD
02.2015 - 03.2015
ORDINARY SEAMAN
MAERSK INDIA PVT LTD
04.2013 - 12.2014
TRAINEE SEAMAN
ACM INDIA PVT LTD
05.2012 - 01.2013
Technical Training - undefined
Shri Ram Institute of Marine Studies
High School - Accounting
SVS – INDIA
Skills
courses completed
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
- CARNIVAL PRIDE
- CARNIVAL MIRACLE Sep 2019 – Feb 2022
- AS EVENTS Jan - Sep 2019
- AS EVENTS May – Nov 2015
- POSITION VENUE PRODUCTION YEAR
- Backstage Hand Pride Heart of soul 2021
- Backstage Hand Pride Getaway Island 2021
- Backstage Hand Pride 80s pop 2021
- Backstage Hand Pride 88 keys 2021
- Backstage Hand Miracle Heart of soul 2019
- Backstage Hand Miracle Gateway Island 2019
- Backstage Hand Miracle 80s pop 2019
- Backstage Hand Miracle 88 keys 2019
- Stage Handler New Delhi, India Live Show 2019
- Stage Handler New Delhi, India Live Show 2015
Courses Completed
- Basic entertainment rigging and inspection
- OSHA 10/ Troubleshooting Skills
- ITI advanced rigging and fall protection
- Basic electrical schematics, multimeter , AC-Dc Drives
- OSHA 30
- Industrial safety and troubleshooting
- setting the stage