Kianna Skelly
Mechanical Engineering Designer & Technical Theatre Professional
Define
Define the project scope: identify customer needs, deliverables, timeline, and compare pre-existing solutions
Design
Use problem solving skills and mechanical knowledge to design a functional, cost-effective mechanism
Develop
Manufacture product with 3D printing, machine shop tools, carpentry; perform quality control and verify performance
About Me
I enjoy skiing, hiking, and sailing around Vancouver and the rest of BC! I'm from the Shuswap and moved to Vancouver in 2016.
From 2014-2020 I avidly pursued a career in technical theatre! I'm a member of IATSE 118, and have worked in the lighting department for The Arts Club, The Chan Centre, and others. I've technical directed independent productions from the earliest conceptual stage, through to show closing and strike. I've worked on several shows as Lighting Designer, and especially enjoyed creating 'unofficial' lighting designs for clients while working as a theatre rentals technician.
I'm excited to use my machine shop and theatre background as a new Mechanical Designer! I enjoy seeing projects through to completion: from the first design meetings and CAD sketches, all the way to a finished product or opening night on stage.
Kianna Skelly
Mechanical Engineering Technologist Technical Director & Lighting Designer
Mistress Quickly
1976 Catalina 27' sailboat
Captain, co-owner, and mechanic
Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Design)
BCIT (Sept 2021-May 2023)
Shuswap Lake
Hometown: Chase, British Columbia Swimming, paddling, hiking, fishing
Technical Theatre
Lighting Designer (Artistic Mind + CAD) Technical Director (Project Management)
Music & Arts
Sing and play guitar with friends Perform with choir and at open mics
Skills & Certifications
Proud Member of IATSE 118 (International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees)
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma (Design Option) - BCIT (Sept 2021- May 2023)
LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Certificate – Pride At Work Canada
Operator Safety Training for Boom Lift and Scissor Lift (Level 2)
Fall Protection Awareness - Leavitt Machinery
LPEC (Live Performance Electrical Certificate)
Fireworks Operator Certificate: Pyrotechnician (Special Effects) (expired April 2021)
Workplace Emergency First Aid (OFA Level 1) (expired May 2019)
