Blake Schuster
Inver Grove ,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Is seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand
IATSE Local 13
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for live performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Worked with team of 100+ people to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
Entertainment Rigger
Sure Sound & Lighting
Omaha, NE
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Warehouse Receiver
Menards
Cottage Grove, MN
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Coordinated warehouse organization scheme and product placements.
- Mastered warehouse computer system and trained other team members in software operation.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Team Member
Culver’s
Cottage Grove, MN
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.
Rigger
Encore
Minneapolis, MN
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Mobilized and tore down rigs according to safety regulations.
- Maintained rig engines and motors.
- Managed hydraulic and mechanical systems for drilling assembly.
- Ensured efficient lift operations by coordinating with other team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Learned and enforced lift rules, policies and procedures.
- Performed pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures.
Stage Hand/
Von Ulm Industry’s
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with stage managers, directors, and other team members to create visually appealing and functional stage environments.
- Enhanced stage production quality by efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
Education
Diploma -
Park Senior High School
Cottage Grove, MN06.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Stage Setup
- Team Meetings
- OSHA Requirements
- Team Goals
- Safety Violations
- Team-Building Exercises
- Cash Register Operations
- Guest Satisfaction
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Stage Hand/
Von Ulm Industry’s
05.2024 - Current
Rigger
Encore
02.2023 - 03.2024
Stagehand
IATSE Local 13
05.2022 - 01.2023
Entertainment Rigger
Sure Sound & Lighting
07.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse Receiver
Menards
05.2021 - 06.2022
Team Member
Culver’s
08.2018 - 07.2019
Diploma -
Park Senior High School