Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Training

Timeline

Ricky Dear

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced foreman with 21 years in motion pictures, television, and commercial coordination. Proven track record in project scheduling, safety compliance, and team leadership. Recognized for high productivity and efficiency, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance team collaboration and adaptability.

Overview

21

21

years of professional experience

Work History

Scenic Greens Department Foreman

Local 476 Chiago

Chicago, IL

05.2004 - Current

Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
Monitored job site parts and equipment.
Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
Conferred with senior management, and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Drafting

Southern University And A&M College

Baton Rouge, LA

05-1985

Skills

Project planning
OSHA compliance
Site Inspection
Job Planning
Operations Supervision
Schematics and Blueprints
Construction Vehicles Operation
Materials Estimating
Cost Estimation
Safety Policies and Procedures

General construction, Carpentry, Set Erection, Set Striking

Home Remodeling & Renovations, Interior and Exterior Decorating and

Designing, Home Inspections

Computers, Apple and PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, Photo Shop, Apple Software,

I Movie, I Photo, I TV, Pages, Numbers, Photo Booth,

Scenic Greens Foreman: Production personnel within the Construction and Art Department Film and Television prep and installation of

real - live and artificial foliage, taking care of anything green on the set,

including: plants, grass, trees, flowers and other landscaping materials such as sod, gravel, dirt and sand also caring for plants and

landscape elements during production

Training

Hertz Equipment Rental & Training Center

Aerial Boom Lift, Fork Lift/All Terrain, Scaffolding, Scissors Lift.

476 Union Hall’s Training Center

Craft Service Seminar” with Paula Blyth and Darryl (“DJ”) Johnson

15-hour training session for food handling certification Class

Knot Tying Seminar, including anchor points for overhead frames, etc...

Set Decorating Class

Introduction To The Practical Side of Special Effects with Don “Rio” McNichols

and John Milinac

Introduction to Art Department Electric/Lighting/Dolly Grip/Camera Crane & Jib

Arm Class

American Heart Association / OSHA 10 hour safety training class First Aid & CPR and the proper use of

AED’s class

Scaffold User/Erector Safety Training Class

Arial Lift Safety Class and Areal Rigging Seminar

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Dear’s Carpentry & Remodeling: Owner CEO

Union Membership: 20+ years, Local 476 Chicago, Illinois

Work History: Film, Television, Commercials

Job Categories: Studio Mechanic, Set Construction, Electric, Set Decoration, On Set Dresser, Greens-man,

Greens Department Gang Boss, Scenic Greens Department Foreman

Willing to work unpaid?: No

Authorized to work in United States: Yes

Primary Citizenship: United States

Prior Job Title 1: Scenic Greens Department Foreman

Prior Job Title 2: Greens Gang Boss

Prior Job Title 3: Set Decoration

Timeline

Scenic Greens Department Foreman

Local 476 Chiago

05.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Drafting

Southern University And A&M College