Michelle Mones
Deltona,FL
Summary
Experienced rigging supervisor and project manager with a strong background in live event production, entertainment rigging, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage large-scale installations, and execute high-budget projects with precision. Adept at problem-solving, logistics, and ensuring seamless execution of events and installations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Project Manager & Lead Rigger
Various Clients
Orlando, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution for live events and show integration installations.
- Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement to ensure project efficiency.
- Lead rigging teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Handle both inside and outside sales, developing relationships with clients and vendors.
Rigging Supervisor
Quince Imaging
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Led installation of overhead show integration elements, including custom LED walls
- Acted as Lead Rigger and Crew Chief, managing crews and enforcing safety protocols
- Conducted load calculations, sourced labor and equipment, and coordinated logistics
Outside Sales
Southeast Rigging
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed 120 accounts, sourcing and selling rigging supplies for resale
- Performed inspections on chains, wire rope, synthetic slings, and electric hoists
- Opened new customer and vendor accounts, generating leads and expanding business
Rigger
Walt Disney World
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in entertainment rigging, ensuring all elements met safety and engineering standards
Rigger
Encore
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Loaded in and struck events, inspected and installed motors, and operated aerial lifts
Rigger
InterAmerica Stage
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted project managers with rigging and rope access for permanent installations at Disney & Universal
- Operated 150-ft boom lift, installed lighting fixtures, and built mechanical assemblies
Rigging Crew Chief
Walt Disney World
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Led installations of truss, motors, video walls, and stage lighting across Disney properties
- Conducted rigging math calculations to verify structural integrity before installations
- Supervised and trained crews, ensuring proper safety procedures and equipment use
Seasonal Technician
Universal Orlando
05.2009 - 09.2016
- Led construction and striking of truss for major events and permanent installations
- Inspected motors and trusses, performed rope access work, and trained crew members
Senior Rigger & Pyrotechnics Lead
SeaWorld Orlando
05.2007 - 05.2016
- Served as Project Lead, Crew Chief, and Trainer, overseeing rigging, lighting, and special effects
- Led performer fly rig inspections and cable changes, ensuring safety compliance
- Operated and maintained Fire One software for pyrotechnic programming and execution
- Designed and executed major park-wide special events, concerts, and award shows
- Acted as Pyro Operator and Fire Boss for high-profile events like Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola County School For The Arts
Kissimmee, FL05-2005
Skills
- Rigging
- Load calculations
- Structural integrity checks
- Adherence to OSHA regulations
- Adherence to NFPA regulations
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Crew Supervision
- Logistics coordination
- Entertainment Technology
- LED walls
- Lighting
- Video
- Special effects
- Pyrotechnics
- Software & Systems
- Maximo
- Sage
- Outfield
- R2
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- SketchUp
- Equipment Operation
- Forklifts
- High-reach/Boom
- Scissor Lift
- Fire effects systems
- Telehandler
- Safety & Compliance
References
Available upon request.
Concerts & Live Events
- LeAnn Rimes, Paulina Rubio, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kool & The Gang, Sawyer Brown – Load-in, Rigger, Spot Operator
- Bret Michaels – Pyro Technician
- Jack Hanna’s Wild Days & Julie Scardina’s Wild Days – Crew Chief
Certification & Skills
Project Management – Certificate, Construction Management – Certificate, OSHA 30 (General Industry & Construction), CM Certified, SPRAT Level II (Rope Access Technician), PPE Inspection Certification, NAUI Dive Certification, Boom Lift & Scissor Lift Certified, Rigging & Safety Compliance – Load calculations, structural integrity checks, adherence to OSHA & NFPA regulations, Project Management & Leadership – Budgeting, scheduling, crew supervision, logistics coordination, Entertainment Technology – LED walls, lighting, video, special effects, pyrotechnics, Software & Systems – Maximo, Sage, Outfield, R2, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SketchUp, Equipment Operation – Forklifts, high-reach lifts, fire effects systems
Timeline
Freelance Project Manager & Lead Rigger
Various Clients
05.2024 - Current
Rigging Supervisor
Quince Imaging
08.2023 - 07.2024
Outside Sales
Southeast Rigging
01.2023 - 06.2023
Rigger
Walt Disney World
01.2022 - 08.2022
Rigger
Encore
10.2021 - 01.2022
Rigger
InterAmerica Stage
02.2021 - 10.2021
Rigging Crew Chief
Walt Disney World
05.2016 - 01.2020
Seasonal Technician
Universal Orlando
05.2009 - 09.2016
Senior Rigger & Pyrotechnics Lead
SeaWorld Orlando
05.2007 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Osceola County School For The Arts
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