Jamal K. Rodgers
New York,New York
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Production Specialist
American Christmas/L&M Sound and Light/Bentley Meeker Lighting and Staging
12.2020 - Current
- Managed lighting design and execution for large-scale events, ensuring optimal visual impact.
- Coordinated equipment logistics and setup for diverse productions, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on lighting techniques and safety protocols, fostering team development.
- Developed innovative staging solutions that improved audience engagement during performances.
- Collaborated with event planners to create tailored lighting experiences aligned with client vision.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Returns Manager
Century 21 Department store
01.2015 - 01.2020
- I was in charge of a six-person team that documents the daily arrivals of each return, analyzes each return order/item(s) and either refunds the items or reships them to the guest, sends them to be salvaged for disposal or to the appropriate returns department (in the event a wrong return label was used). During Thanksgiving through New Years season, we had from 4 to 10 additional team members help us work through palettes, so the warehouse wasn’t too crowded and this allowed us to be able to process refunds in a quick and efficient manner. We work hand in hand with Guest Services, Sales Audit/Asset Protection, Inventory specialists, copy team (for inventory description/photo corrections), and the shipping/receiving departments. I am a warehouse manager and keyholder and am on the schedule for both opening and closing the building as is required and assisting with shipping and receiving docks.
- Secaucus NJ E-comm Returns Manager-C21Stores.com
Bentley Meeker Lighting and Staging
01.2006 - 01.2015
- This is a company that provides special event lighting equipment, production teams to hang lights, focus and plan logistics for power distribution whether on the ground, on truss/pipe, or flying overhead. I worked primarily out of Manhattan and occasionally worked in the surrounding boroughs, tri-state areas and sometimes out of state as well as needed. I'm a licensed driver, an electrician (non-certified), production specialist and a supervising crew chief at times. I've operated several different types of scissor lifts, genie lifts and JLG (aka cherry pickers) extending arm lifts and don’t have any Issues with heights if the equipment is safely operated and maintained. I’ve handled various types of moving lights, audio equipment, staging, truss and the operation of various light boards for standard operation and cue control for theatrical cues/corporate events for weddings, corporate events private/personal announcements in conjunction with the events planning.
- NYC
Restaurant Associates
01.2002 - 01.2007
- This is a faction of Eurest/Compass Group which is(currently known as CxR) a widely known and respected catering and Hospitality Management Company with multiple offices in the United States. I was selected to receive captains (supervisor) trainings after only a few months with this company so that I could work directly for head chefs Mike Powers and Tim Mc Laughlin during the U.S. Open helping to keep all the satellite kitchens well stocked for the many adjacent corporate suites/bungalows. I later worked both in front of house as a server/lead waiter/bartender/captain and back of house as well as pantry supervisor with responsibility over all inventory, equipment, production (at times maintenance of special event rentals/equipment) and logistics for plating for meal prep.
- NYC
United States Navy
01.1998 - 01.2002
- I served in the U.S. Navy as part of the ET Navigations Department as an electronic technician radio communications member on a submarine working primarily out of the radio room under way and in port. In addition to maintaining eligibility for high levels of security clearance (S.C.I.) I was tasked with picking up and transportation of the ships crypto technology keys. Downloading various types of radio messages through the use of all that is available both in port and while the ship is underway, routing those messages and making revisions for final approval and replying when authorized. Worked with TPI (Two Person Integrity), was also responsible for keeping updated the security clearance access list for civilian contractors and military personnel. Standing topside security watches armed with a 9mm automatic handgun (safety on depending on current threat levels) and 1 of several larger rifle’s/shotguns/. While the ship was out to sea I would augment the watch as one of a 2-person team of pilots(helmsman - course and planes man - depth) of the submarine either and was qualified to do either/both simultaneously as a single stick operator in the event of some emergency. I was also certified to operate the Fathometer while transiting on the surface of water for entering and exiting ports or areas with potentially shallow depths s part of the surface Navigation duty watch section and also acted as personnel allowed to the small boat handling team so that while on oceans surface if a boat needs to come alongside for any of a number of reasons we had trained and able bodied persons standing by for normal or emergency situations that might occur.
- Submarine Qualified (USS HAMPTON 767 and USS NORFOLK 714)
Education
Architecture
CCNY
NYCSkills
- Heavy lifting
- Electrical safety
- Safety management
- Hand tools
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Teamwork and communication
- Strong work ethic
- Computer skills
- Pallet jacks
- Warehouse operations
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Enjoy participating in jogging for overall physical and mental well-being
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Music
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Event Production Specialist
American Christmas/L&M Sound and Light/Bentley Meeker Lighting and Staging
12.2020 - Current
Returns Manager
Century 21 Department store
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bentley Meeker Lighting and Staging
01.2006 - 01.2015
Restaurant Associates
01.2002 - 01.2007
United States Navy
01.1998 - 01.2002
Architecture
CCNY
English Speaker
who loves to read in his spare time