MICHAEL PICONE
ORLANDO, FL ***04
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to not only use, but expand on my current experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to the fullest extent. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES
IRATA International Rope Access Level 1 Certification 2014 Houston, Texas
Arena Rigging Certificate of Completion 2003
By Harry Donovan Orlando, Florida
Stagehand Rigging Certificate of Completion 2003
By Jay Glenn, Orlando, Florida
DBI SALA Fall Protection Systems Awareness 2002
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Center of Hospitality Assessment 2000
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
EXPERIENCE
24/7 Production Event Services 1999 – Present
Team Lead, Lakeland, FL
• Production rigger, hanging motors, grid work, back line, sounds, stagehand, reading plots for lights, staging lights on truss and running power distribution
• NIKE show in Miami, FL at the Fountain Bleu Hotel o In charge of a 10 person crew, 2 ballrooms, 6 meeting rooms o 1 ballroom consisted of 6 motors, lights, video, and audio. The other ballroom was free standing truss with legs, lights, and video along with load in and load out stage o Installed video and audio in meeting rooms
o Liaison between NIKE and the hotel engineering department
• Rigger at Zarkana show at Amway Arena in Orlando, FL o 27 motors
o 320 feet of truss
o Hung all beams, signs, and banners
Skills & Achievements
Strong
communication and
organization skills
Excellent record
keeping
Great problem-
solving skills
Ability to prioritize
and meet deadlines
Good time
management
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Good Customer
Service
Flexible
Dependable
Very Punctual
Self-starter
Team Player
Stage Lighting
Live Events
Sound Work
Army Veteran
Encore Global 2011 – Present
Lead Rigger, Orlando FL
• Production rigger, hanging motors, grid work, back line, sounds, stagehand, reading plots for lights, staging lights on truss and running power distribution
• Assist the video LED team to install and set up video wall
• Bowman Trophy Ceremony at Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, FL o 27 motors
o 320 feet of truss
o Hung all beams and signs
• Ice at the Gaylord at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL o Put up 35-foot Christmas tree
o Productions
o Rigging
• Transition Show at Disney in Orlando, FL
o 3000 feet of truss
o 180 Motors
• Team Lead for Florida Real Estate Show
• Lead Rigger for private events at Disney
Live Entertainment Shows and Conventions
• International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
• Granger
• Surf Show
• Military Shows
• Elton John 2018 North American Tour
• Janet Jackson 2002 HBO Special
• Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Show
• Jimmy Buffett
• WWE WrestleMania in Orlando and Tampa, FL
• Bass Master Classic
Along with hundreds of other shows and conventions in addition to the above. References
Joy Bostwick Company Owner at 24/7 Production Event Services 863-***-**** Chris Poker Supervising Coordinator at Encore 407-***-**** Dave Piccola Supervising Coordinator at Encore 407-***-****