Brett Rounds
Hazel Park,MI
Summary
Experienced with handling and securing loads using various rigging techniques and equipment. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of safety protocols and procedures to ensure smooth and hazard-free operations in the most timely manner. Always punctual to load-in/load-out times with a high spirit but work-ready attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Down-Rigger
Tactical Lasso
04.2024 - Current
- Communicate effectively with other down-riggers to coordinate motor box placement
- Working around the stagehand crew while they break down the stage
- Manually lower hanging motors into motor boxes
- Feed chain lowered by up-riggers into the box
- Break down bridals
- Retrieve steel cables, shackles and burlap and place them neatly in their designated crates
- Supported efficient workflow by quickly adapting to changing priorities and adjusting assigned tasks accordingly.
Stagehand
Tactical Lasso
04.2024 - Current
- Efficiently setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Effectively communicate with fellow stage hands to perform in the most efficient manner
- Willing to shifts tasks immediately when needed
- Operate forklift when available for load-in and load-out
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting responsibilities as needed due to unexpected circumstances or last-minute changes before showtime.
- Assisted in construction of custom set pieces for more immersive theater experiences.
Up-Rigger
Tactical Lasso
04.2023 - Current
- Come prepared with all necessary safety and positioning equipment
- Climb up to the grid, built/ points to the tour rigger's specifications in a timely manner
- Have built up to 50 points with rigging crew in just over 2 hours
- Operate and maneuver aerial lifts to build points in otherwise inaccessible areas
- Worked at heights up to 90 feet and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
- Safely break down points and lower them from the grid
Rock Climbing Instructor
Dyno Detroit Climbing
03.2022 - Current
- Give guidance and instruction on safe belay technique and rope management systems
- Improved safety standards by teaching thorough equipment inspections before each climbing session.
- Contributed to growth of the rock climbing program by actively seeking feedback from clients to continually refine instructional methods and practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues on creating new instructional courses for advanced climbers looking to expand their skillsets further.
- Evaluated clients'' progress regularly and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly to help them achieve their personal climbing goals effectively.
Restoration Specialist
Poe Restoration & Waterproofing
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments of damaged structures to determine the extent of required restoration work.
- Build and adjust scaffolding to necessary areas as work progresses
- Restored many historical buildings in Detroit by using appropriate techniques and materials, preserving their original architectural integrity.
- Operate/position man-lifts and telehandlers into tight areas and great heights
- Use of wide variety of power tools including concrete saws, rotary hammers and industrial sand blasters
- Carefully demolish and safely remove damaged debris, through various means depending on height and surrounding environment
- Match color/composition of new materials to the original (mortar, brick, caulk)
- Restore area to seamless finish
- Load and transport tools and materials required to the given job site
- Maintain safe and clean job site conditions and ensuring all materials are safe from the elements to use the following work day
- Experience working with various types of materials including brick, blocks, concrete, natural stone, and stone veneer installations.
- Adhered to safety regulations and guidelines while performing duties to minimize risk of injury or property damage.
- Enhanced project efficiency by managing a team of skilled workers and ensuring proper allocation of resources.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterford Mott High School
Waterford, MI06-2013
Skills
- Rigging preparation
- Vehicle rigging proficiency
- Cloth and hair rigging
- Rigging planning
- Materials movement
- Climbing skills
- Equipment moving
- Scaffolding management
Accomplishments
- Russ Rehearsal Build IN&OUT @ Studio Center, MI 5/23/24-5/27/24
- 21 Savage @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 5/28/24
- House Speaker Setup @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, MI 6/3/24
- Hootie & The Blowfish @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 6/6/24
- Parker McCollum @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 6/8/24
- Maggie Rodgers @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 6/9/24
- Tyler Childers @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 6/11/24
- Sarah McLachlan @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 6/13/24
- Brothers Osborne @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 6/15/24
- New Kids On The Block @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 6/18/24
- Maroon 5 @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 6/19/24-6/21/24
- James Taylor @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 6/23/24
- Dave Matthews Band @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 6/26/24
- Luke Bryan Hoedown (Day 1&2) @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 6/28/24-6/29/24
- House Speaker breakdown @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, MI 6/30/24
- Whiskey Myers @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 7/6/24
- Sammy Hagar @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 8/2/24
- EV24-0153 @ M1 Concourse, MI 8/7/24
- Imagine Dragons @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 8/12/24
- The Doobie Brothers @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 8/15/24
- Glass Animals @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 8/24/24
- Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 8/30/24
- Kehlani @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 9/10/24
- Jon Pardi @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 9/13/24
- Conan Gray @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 9/21/24
- KoRn & Gojira @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 9/27/24
- RIFF FEST 2024 @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 9/28/24
- Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 10/05/24
- NFL Draft Flooring Load-out @ The Qube (Chase Tower), MI 5/1/24
- Primus & A Perfect Circle @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 5/2/24
- FH Spot Install/Cleanup @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 5/20/24
- Neil Young w/ Crazyhorse @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 5/22/24
- NEEDTOBREATHE @ MLA Freedom Hill, MI 5/29/24
- Rodger Daltrey @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, MI 6/25/24
- Janet Jackson w/ Nelly @ Pine Knob Music Theater, MI 7/2/24
- Wayne-Ford Family Picnic @ Michigan Assembly Plant, MI 8/11/24
- Blue Water Tech Expo (day 7) @ Bluewater Warehouse, MI 8/23/24
- Livonia-Ford Family Picnic (Set-up) @ Livonia Transmission Plant, MI 9/20/24
Events Worked:
Rigger:
Stage-hand/tech:
Certification
- MEWP Operator
Certification ID:
NOH-1714535695-1486-71256
Timeline
Down-Rigger
Tactical Lasso
04.2024 - Current
Stagehand
Tactical Lasso
04.2024 - Current
Up-Rigger
Tactical Lasso
04.2023 - Current
Rock Climbing Instructor
Dyno Detroit Climbing
03.2022 - Current
Restoration Specialist
Poe Restoration & Waterproofing
11.2018 - 02.2023
- MEWP Operator
Certification ID:
NOH-1714535695-1486-71256
High School Diploma -
Waterford Mott High School
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