Professional Profile

Working in the entertainment industry for over 20 years from regional theater, trade shows, festivals and large format “Broadway” type shows. Creativity and innovation push us all forward to create new shows and experiences. Looking back at the past helps to identify what was done right and what needs to be improved on.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Project coordination/Management

Document management

Labor supervision

Installation and problem resolution

Welding and carpentry fabrication

Rigging

Boom, forklift, crane operation

Highlighted Professional experience

2019-2020 Mountain Metals LLC

Shop layout and fabricator structural steel

4 G weld certs

Onsite erector/ rigger/ welder

Shop safety officer

2018-2019 Weld Shop Foreman Astound Group LLC LV

Collaborated with design/ Project Management teams for fabrication

Coordinated weld shop staff

Dry set ups/ tear downs and onsite installations

2017-2018 Site Environmental supervisor- Insomniac

Collaborated with Designers and Proct managers to insure proper placement on job site

Used autocad to make design improvements for future shows/ festivals

2017-2018 Operations Manager Gist Specialties LLC

Collaborated with design/ Project Management teams for fabrication

Supervised fabrication with weld shop, carpentry shop, paint and sculpture shop.

Procured materials for jobs

Worked with scheduling and shipping for job installations

2015-2016 Project Manager Touring Events SGPS

Generated equipment lists for new tours

Work with crew chiefs for change orders as required

2013-2015 Project Manager Rigging / installation supervisor VER

Designed permanent structurers in 3D autocad for VER facilities

Managed project equipment lists

Installed structures and festival truss and LED walls

2009-2013 Project Manager/ Head mechanical designer Blue Line Studios

Worked with design department for fabrication

Supervised fabrication/ installation

Produced production schedules for fabrication and installations

2008-2009 Assistant Project supervisor rigging JR Clancy

Coordinated local Ironworker install crew for schedule

Worked with other sub contractors to resolve installation conflicts

2006-2013 Setpoint Design and Production

Design and Fabrication for acrobatic elements for Cirque Du Soleil

Fabricated gantry cranes and rigging accessories for SSWR

2004-2006 Assistant Head of Rigging “KA” at the MGM- Cirque Du Soleil

Managed day to day rigging crew operations

Designed and implemented improvements to existing systems

Worked on safety systems for cast and crew

2002-2004 Project Manager Rigging Cirque Du Soleil

Member of Acrobatic rigging design team for CDS “KA”

Designed safety systems for acrobats

Designed elements for riggings

Procured subcontractor support for fabrication

2002 -2002 Rigging Team IATSE 720 supervisor In House Productions

Worked with union crew to install rigging at Celine Dion resident show

2000-2002 Technical manager De La Guarda at the RIO hotel/ Seoul Korea

Oversaw day to day operations

Ordered consumables as required

Conducted general inspections of the structure

1997-2000 Lead Maintenance rigger for CDS “O” at Bellagio

Assigned and oversaw daily inspections

Ordered new gear and equipment for crew

Helped with improved design fabrication of rigging elements

1993-1997 Fabricator install crew PRG Scenic Technologies

Worked in Las Vegas shop on permanent show builds and installs.

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