Brandon Yager
Middletown
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a proven track record at Livenation, excelling in teamwork and collaboration, and rigging techniques. Expert in enhancing efficiency and safety, with a knack for problem-solving and equipment maintenance. Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows and significantly contributing to team achievements.
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Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stagehand
Livenation
04.2021 - Current
- Disassembled sets after completion of production run, storing materials appropriately for future use
- Managed backstage operations during live performances
- Participated in rehearsals to refine cues, blocking, and other technical elements
- Assisted in designing and constructing durable stage sets
- Solved technical and mechanical problems with minimal assistance and stayed on-track with pre-production timetables
- Handled stage materials and tools with care and organization
- Filled quiet periods with strong improvisational and conversational skills
- Provided technical support for special effects and pyrotechnics
- Supervised loading and unloading of stage equipment
- Ensured cleanliness and order in backstage area
- Operated stage machinery and equipment with precision
- Facilitated communication between stage crew and production staff
- Maintained and repaired stage equipment as needed
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors
- Identified issues and solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflows
Rigger
Northeast Stage
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed rigging plans, optimizing procedures for efficiency and safety
- Controlled movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chain falls, gin poles and gallows frames
- Minimized damage to rigging between jobs, dismantling and storing pieces when not in use
- Provided expertise in selection of slings, shackles, and other rigging accessories
- Directed safe movement of heavy equipment through narrow spaces with use of chainfalls, gin poles and gallows frames
- Secured and balanced heavy loads using slings, shackles, wire ropes, and chains
- Helped workers reach heights by setting up scaffolding and dismantling work at end of each job
- Provided on-the-job training to new riggers, enhancing team skill levels
- Conducted risk assessments for rigging activities, identifying potential hazards
- Installed pulleys, winches, sheaves, blocks, swivels, snatch blocks, hooks, spreader beams or other specialized rigging gear as required by job specifications
Plumbing Assistant
A Team Heating and Plumbining
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Increased efficiency of pipe installations by accurately measuring, cutting, threading, and assembling materials as needed.
- Assisted master plumbers with complex projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for material reuse or recycling when possible during projects.
- Supported emergency plumbing situations, providing prompt and effective solutions to clients'' problems.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
Education
Diploma -
Wall High school
Wall, Nj06.2018
Certification -
Marine - mechanic vocational school
Matawan, Nj06.2018
Skills
- Public relations
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Safety protocols
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Inclement weather driving
- Air brake operation
- Flatbed experience
Certification
OSHA 30
Dot medical card
Timeline
Rigger
Northeast Stage
09.2023 - 10.2024
Stagehand
Livenation
04.2021 - Current
Plumbing Assistant
A Team Heating and Plumbining
01.2017 - 12.2018
Diploma -
Wall High school
Certification -
Marine - mechanic vocational school
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