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Adam Roth

Varna,IL

Summary

A Crew Chief in new York City with 20 years of expertise in troubleshooting,decision-making,delegating,and facilitating efficient and Safe process changes. I excel in communicating with both crews and clients to meet or exceed expectations. I am seeking the Team lead role where I can contribute my skills in team leadership and creative problem-solving to achieve the High-Rise objectives.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Specialist 2

Caterpillar
Morton, IL
06.2025 - Current

Supported High-Rise production teams by providing necessary materials and tools as required.

  • High-Rise Mustering team (Checking and Marking safe High-Rise employees in a take-cover situation, and retrieving the first aid backpacks for High-Rise from Blue locker and putting the backpacks back when all clear has been announced.)

    -High-Rise trainer for incoming and existing Employees
    -used my role as a High-rise trainer to simplify the training of the order filling process.

    -Participated in the Brainstorming/Problem solving team to set marks for Recognition and rewards for 2nd shift high-rise team.

    -Cross trained at the PACK Cell, to get a better understanding of the EWN, Customer Route deadlines,and How the High-Rise Teams can better serve the Pack Cell and customers.

    -participated in CPR training at Caterpiller(CPR Qualified now)

    Events Team member for 2026

    Adept team Member since 2025

Crew Chief

Elite Productions
New York, NY
2003 - 2024

I worked as a working Crew chief and stagehand for over 20 years at Elite productions NYC.
I have a proven track record as a Stagehand and Crew Chief of efficiently installing operating audio, lighting, video, Pipe and drape, backline and all kinds of Stage equipment for live productions and rehearsals. The companies we worked with include; Sir rehearsals, Sir audio, Sir backline, Bestek lighting, Pulse lighting and Audio, Frost lighting, Proshow audio, Light Action,The Park Avenue Armory, Rockit Cargo, Drape Kings, Rainbow Sound, IMMERSIVE HUB, Mountain, VWA productions, FBK studios, Steel Deck inc, Live Nation M touring, and many others.As crew chief, I was in charge of 4-50 crew members depending on the job. Duties included: knowing crew members strengths and weaknesses in order to properly delegate crew members for the most efficient installs and outs. Making sure the job was done safely. Communicating with clients in order to make sure installs and the outs are done the way the client needs and making sure we all are on the same page.

Education

Palos Verdes High School
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

California State University
Long Beach, CA

Acting

Circle in The Square Theatre School
New York, NY

Skills

    Forklift
    Scissor Lift
    Stageline Hydraulic Stages
    Ability to work under pressure
    Communication Skills
    Team player
    Team leader
    Problem Solving
    Detail Oriented

    Project management
    Time Management

Timeline

Material Specialist 2

Caterpillar
06.2025 - Current

Crew Chief

Elite Productions
2003 - 2024

Palos Verdes High School

California State University

Acting

Circle in The Square Theatre School
Adam Roth