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Alexander J. Reveen

Las Vegas,United States

Summary

I am a results-driven and curious professional with over ten years of experience in the technical entertainment industry. I have a passion for mechanical equipment's complexities and possess strong fabrication and automation skills. With a proven ability to tackle challenges, I utilize my technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to achieve results. I am working towards a mechanical engineering degree and am open to opportunities that support my goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
09.2023 - Current
  • Deliver professional, skilled services for all residential shows involving the creation and maintenance of automated show systems, including fabricated, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic machinery. This includes repairs of winches, actuators, and control cabinets up to 480 V.
  • Safely and effectively operate automated scenic and staging elements from the control console, while coordinating with other departments.
  • Provide routine inspections using instrumentation and software to validate the machines' functionality.
  • Proficiently 3D model and create parts using machine shop equipment, such as manual lathes, mills, and welders.

SCENERY & FABRICATION PROJECT MANAGER

STAGEHOUSE LV
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Produced accurate and competitive estimates, followed by legal contractual agreements
  • Built and sustained client relationships, purchased required materials through vendors, designed and drafted build drawings for construction and installation, created work orders for all custom and rental items, and scheduled logistics and onsite labor
  • Consistently managed several jobs at a time, typically ranging between $3,000 to $1,000,000
  • Guided the wood, metal, paint, lighting, and CNC shops to meet deadlines and quality build standards, and managed onsite crews ranging up to thirty people

CARPENTRY/PROP TECHNICIAN SHOW/DAY OPERATIONS

Cirque Du Soliel
06.2014 - 05.2022
  • Provided skilled fabrication and carpentry services for several residential shows, focusing on the creation and repair of show props, scenic sets, and structural facility related projects. Worked alongside the production shop, aiding in the fabrication of elements used for show production, including onsite installation.
  • Executed six in-water show cue tracks as a rescue-certified scuba diver, including several cue tracks on dry land that involved safely handling the moves of large scenic elements, soft goods, arbor pulls, artistic apparatuses, and live human fire, achieving an exceptional success rate at meeting cues.
  • Managed the fabrication shop at "O", tracking consumables and providing maintenance to all shop tools and welders.


WELDER FABRICATOR

AMC FABRICATION
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Certified welder skilled in the fabrication of diverse and intricate components and structures utilizing AC and DC TIG, MIG, and dual shield welding processes. Experience includes both onsite and field fabrication.
  • Constructed and installed large cabana structures through partnered company Las Vegas Awnings

Education

General High School Diploma -

JMA ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL

General AWS Sense Entry Welder Program Certification of Completion -

NATEOVATION INSTITUTE OF SAFETY AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Skills

  • Machine and wood shop equipment operations include milling, lathe turning, rolling and bending, press brake, shearing, oxy-fuel, welding, plasma cutting, saw cutting, hydraulic iron-worker functions, table saw, routing, painting, and trim work
  • 3D modeling using Solidworks and Vectorworks
  • Job estimation
  • Project management
  • Mechanical and facility maintenance
  • Electrical competency and safe practices using LOTO
  • Operating automation control consoles that involve moving unique variety of motorized systems
  • Tracing VFD's and setting parameters
  • Operation of forklifts and scissor lifts

Citizenship

Dual Canada / United States citizenship

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Construction
  • OSHA 10 General Industry
  • Heart Saver CPR AED
  • Forklift Certified and Powered Industrial Trucks Safety Training
  • Certified Rescue Diver & DAN 02
  • Fall Protection Certified (Silver State Wire Rope and Rigging)
  • AWS Sense GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW skills test certificates 4G

Timeline

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
09.2023 - Current

SCENERY & FABRICATION PROJECT MANAGER

STAGEHOUSE LV
05.2022 - 09.2023

WELDER FABRICATOR

AMC FABRICATION
10.2021 - 04.2022

CARPENTRY/PROP TECHNICIAN SHOW/DAY OPERATIONS

Cirque Du Soliel
06.2014 - 05.2022

General AWS Sense Entry Welder Program Certification of Completion -

NATEOVATION INSTITUTE OF SAFETY AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

General High School Diploma -

JMA ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL
Alexander J. Reveen