Yale Yeandel

Yale Yeandel has a diverse work experience in the entertainment industry, particularly in scenic design, technical direction, and stage operations. They started their career in 1995 as an independent contractor, providing scenic design, painting, construction, and technical direction services for numerous community and professional theaters and film/television productions in Clark County. In this role, they were responsible for designing and constructing sets, managing budgets and materials, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the safety of volunteers.

In 2001, Yale worked as a stage technician at The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, where they managed lighting and stage set-ups in various venues, including the outdoor event center, convention center, and Broadway Theater Showroom. They also had experience in follow-spot operations, ground rigging, emergency electrical maintenance, and on-site logistics.

From 2004 to 2020, Yale worked at Wynn Las Vegas as a scenic technician, specifically for the Le Reve show. They played a crucial role in maintaining scenic elements, designing and building props and scenic elements, and conducting product testing for performer and crew safety. They were also knowledgeable in OSHA protocols and paint respirator usage.

In 2021, Yale worked as a Theatre Program Specialist - Production at the City of Las Vegas - Rainbow Company Youth Theatre, where they assisted in producing theater programs for youth. Currently, they are working as a Scenic Designer at Las Vegas Sands Corp, although specific details about this role are not provided.

Throughout their career, Yale has demonstrated their proficiency in various aspects of scenic design, construction, painting, technical direction, and stage operations. They have worked with a diverse range of companies and venues, including community theater companies, hotels, and entertainment facilities.

Yale Yeandel's education history includes attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas from 1992 to 1995, where they studied Scenic Design. Prior to that, Yale obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre/Theater from Indiana University South Bend, completing their studies in 1990.

In addition to their formal education, Yale has also obtained several certifications. These include Learning Jira (Server Edition) from LinkedIn in February 2023, Food Handler Safety Training Card from the Southern Nevada Health District in August 2022, TAM Certification from TAM® of Nevada in August 2022, OSHA 30 - General Industry Safety and Health from the OSHA Safety Training Institute in June 2022, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross Training Services in January 2021, OSHA 10 - Construction Safety & Health from the OSHA Safety Training Institute in September 2020, and OSHA 10 - General Industry Safety & Health from the OSHA Safety Training Institute in January 2018.