Keith Ramirez
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Project Manager & Stage Manager with a proven track record at Gallagher Staging & Productions, proficient in project planning and staff management. Excelled in driving large-scale projects to completion, enhancing operational efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles. Skilled in vendor management and team mentoring, consistently achieving project deliverables with quality and precision. Toured worldwide as a stage manager & set carpenter.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Gallagher Staging & Productions
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed projects for Tours .
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects/tours.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with Fabrication Department to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to and executive management.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between Fabrication Managers, Drafters & Carpenters to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Set Carpenter (Halsey Tour)
Self-employed
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Toured Worldwide building the set for Halsey Tour
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Read and interpreted blueprint documents to determine project directives.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Facilitated working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
Set Carpenter (Disturbed Tour)
Self-employed
01.2019 - 10.2019
Stage Manager/Set Carpenter (Avenged Sevenfold)
Self-Employed
06.2012 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with crew and Artists to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props, and costumes.
- Distributed Set Lists & Productions schedule to crew members.
- Maintained reference copies of production designs and distributed.
- Worked with Production manager to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and costs.
Stage Manager/Set Carpenter (Slipknot Tour)
Self-Employed
07.2014 - 12.2017
Rentals/Production Manager
Gallagher Staging & Productions
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed Rentals & Crew
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Stage Supervisor
Gallagher Staging & Productions
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Supervised Stage Installations utilizing a safe environment
- Supervised crew
- Maintained reference copies of production designs and distributed.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
Stage Carpenter
Accurate Staging
03.2010 - 02.2013
Set Carpenter (Guns N Roses Tour)
Self-Employed
05.2010 - 12.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USMC
11.2002 - 01.2010
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Education
High School Diploma -
California High School
Whittier, CA06-2000
Skills
- Project management
- Quote Pricing
- Set Design
- Project scheduling
- Budget control
- Manufacturing and Design
- Cost reduction and containment
- Contract development
- Project planning
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor management
- Quality assurance and control
- Logistics management
- Stage Installation supervisor
- Rigging
- Hydraulic Lift Operator
- Client relations
Certification
Osha 30 Certified
Forklift Certified
Timeline
Project Manager
Gallagher Staging & Productions
06.2021 - 02.2025
Set Carpenter (Halsey Tour)
Self-employed
12.2019 - 03.2020
Set Carpenter (Disturbed Tour)
Self-employed
01.2019 - 10.2019
Rentals/Production Manager
Gallagher Staging & Productions
11.2015 - 06.2016
Stage Manager/Set Carpenter (Slipknot Tour)
Self-Employed
07.2014 - 12.2017
Stage Supervisor
Gallagher Staging & Productions
03.2013 - 11.2015
Stage Manager/Set Carpenter (Avenged Sevenfold)
Self-Employed
06.2012 - 10.2019
Set Carpenter (Guns N Roses Tour)
Self-Employed
05.2010 - 12.2012
Stage Carpenter
Accurate Staging
03.2010 - 02.2013
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USMC
11.2002 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
California High School
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