Jeffrey Johnston
Tulsa
Summary
Skilled rigging professional bringing excellent climbing skills, work at heights and safety-driven mentality. Knowledgeable about using winches, counterweights and motorized cabling systems. Team oriented, and always welcome to different ways of doing things.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Rigger
IATSE Local 354
Tulsa
02.2019 - Current
Production Rigger
Madonna (Celebration World Tour)
08.2023 - 05.2024
Automation Technician
Kevin Hart (Irresponsible Tour)
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Operated and maintained automated systems for live event productions.
- Collaborated with crew to ensure equipment readiness during performances.
- Troubleshot technical issues in real-time during shows.
- Assisted in setting up stage automation and rigging systems for events.
- Performed preventive maintenance on automated systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Production Rigger
Victoria Secrets Fashion Show
Shanghai, China
08.2017 - 11.2017
Rigger
Rigging Technologies
Las Vegas
01.2013 - 07.2017
High Rigger
IATSE Local 720
Las Vegas
01.2004 - 06.2017
Head Rigger
Desert Entertainment
Las Vegas
12.2004 - 07.2014
Driver / Labor / Bookkeeper / Logistics Coordinato
Acme Cook Van & Storage
Tulsa
05.1997 - 07.2003
- Transported goods safely to various locations for Acme Cook Van & Storage.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure safety and compliance standards were met.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo efficiently during delivery operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of travel routes and delivery schedules for record-keeping.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding delivery times and special requests.
Education
Thomas Edison Senior High School
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Rigging techniques
- Load calculations
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team coordination
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Client interaction
- Site installations
- Safety
- Equipment moving
- Materials movement
- Rigging planning
- Load movement control
- Climbing skills
- Basic mathematical skill
- Scaffolding installation
- Materials transportation
- Winching
- OSHA regulations
- Load calculation
- Pulley preparation
- Rigging preparation
- Drilling
- Secure support structures
- Weather Conditions Adaptability
- Physical stamina
- Equipment assembly
- Rigging hardware familiarity
- Safety inspection
- Weight estimation
- Control equipment movements
- Hand-eye coordination
- Problem-solving
- Technical understanding
- Hoisting equipment operation
- Blueprint reading
- Assembly Disassembly
- Safety gear use
- Detail-oriented
- Load securing
- Pulley systems
Timeline
Production Rigger
Madonna (Celebration World Tour)
08.2023 - 05.2024
Production Rigger
IATSE Local 354
02.2019 - Current
Automation Technician
Kevin Hart (Irresponsible Tour)
03.2018 - 12.2018
Production Rigger
Victoria Secrets Fashion Show
08.2017 - 11.2017
Rigger
Rigging Technologies
01.2013 - 07.2017
Head Rigger
Desert Entertainment
12.2004 - 07.2014
High Rigger
IATSE Local 720
01.2004 - 06.2017
Driver / Labor / Bookkeeper / Logistics Coordinato
Acme Cook Van & Storage
05.1997 - 07.2003
Thomas Edison Senior High School
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