Experience

Pittsburgh Stage, Inc.

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager / Theatrical Stage Rigger

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  • Manager of projects valued up to $500,000 with clients across five states including the City of Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Philadelphia city schools.• Coordinated all work with MEP and primary contractors for duration of each project.• Led crews up to seven in the field. Consistently called upon for jobs that were difficult, had to be completed on one mobilization or had a high-profile client attached to them.• Responsible for the survey of project sites for design department.• Involved in installation, inspection and repair of dead hung, counterweight, pipe grid, line shaft, motorized theatrical rigging and lighting systems.• Worked on a range of job sites, from new construction to refitting / repair of existing facilities in both urban and rural settings. • Notable projects listed below. o Point Park University Playhouse o Robinson Grand Performing Arts Centero Parkway Film Centero Springfield High Schoolo Maple Houseo State College School Districto Flagger Force Headquarterso Union Trust Buildingo Ernie Davis High Schoolo Emory H. Markle Middle School



Alex W. Binder Contracting

• Residential / Commercial Contractor

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2016

  • Sole proprietor participating in work listed below.o Commercially in the build out of existing commercial spaces that required skills in interior + furniture design, carpentry, project management for coordination of MEP work and property owners.o Residentially participated in full home remodels, design of multiple house additions and handyman work across the City of Pittsburgh and surrounding area. Utilized skills in interior design, finish / rough carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, flooring, and finish work.• Worked with clientele to create original structures to enhance business and brand.• Hired and managed subcontractors on jobsites as well as a carpentry assistant for duration of some projects.• Managed all aspects of finances for the company including invoices, project budget, etc.• Notable projects (construction drawings /photography available for projects listed below)o The Olive Tap (Strip District)o St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church (Bloomfield)o Fresh from the Farm Juices (Wexford)o Kresge Houseo Glades Pike Winery (Strip District)o Dobra Tea (Squirrel Hill)o Umbrella Café (Downtown Pittsburgh)o East End Book Exchange (Bloomfield)o Teece Houseo 5th Street House



Spectra Hardware Inc for Wabtec Corporation

• Industrial Designer

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Responsible for the recording of mechanical and electronic components in existing machines at plant and producing working drawing sets via AutoCAD for Wabtec records.• Worked in conjunction with head engineers of Wabtec and Spectra to produce designs that both updated or replaced existing testing equipment.• Designed and engineered several components that are currently used in production to verify safety of freight train air brakes in the United States. • Responsible for the calibration and repair new as well as existing machines on freight production floor.



Robert S. Burt Handyman Services

• Handyman

  • Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Handled maintenance or renovation of residential and government subsidized housing.• Worked directly under owner and was able to work autonomously after one year.• Responsibilities included carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical and plumbing. • Handled maintenance or renovation of residential and government subsidized housing.• Worked directly under owner and was able to work autonomously after one year.• Responsibilities included carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical and plumbing.



GERARD ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, L.L.C.

• United States

• Draftsperson / Architects Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2010

  • Worked directly under Principal and head architect on jobs including; light/heavy industrial, higher education, religious, municipal, build out, commercial and residential.• Produced working drawings from bid through as built documentation. • Primary person responsible for building survey and photography to generate existing project documentation.• Worked as a liaison between architects and clients on some projects.• Sketched details and designs for architects used in communication with clients or contractors. • Responsible for finished project photography and graphic design of publications for the firm’s marketing and award requirements.• Notable projects (construction drawings available for most projects listed below)o Consol Energy (Various Mine Sites)o Tigg industrial facility (Oakdale)o Mylan Pharmaceuticals (Southpoint)o U.S. Army Reserve Center (Erie)o Reaxis industrial facility (U-PARC)o Duquesne Universityo Dr. Vanella dental office (Cranberry)o Nottingham Twp. municipal buildingo Friedrich Residenceo Valley Tire