Andrew Naar
Ocean Shores,New South Wales
Summary
*My experience in the construction industry spans nearly 2 decades in the Film, Television, and Live Music Industries. As a member of 2 unions, I've had a lot of experience working in team environments. I take pride in hard work, being dependable, and know the importance of punctuality. Im qualified to operate varied excavation machinery, and always keen to learn new skills. I handle machinery with safety and professionalism.
*I have much experience in multi-material fabrications, applications, and installations.
*I can craft exquisite results, regularly surpassing clients' expectations.
Work well individually or on a team and always aim to complete projects ahead of schedule.
Recently I built a master bedroom at my home with an ensuite marble bathroom and a concrete porch with stairs, all inspected and approved by LA county.
I have excellent communication skills, am a proactive problem solver, and have good common sense to effectively meet company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
High rigger
I.A.T.S.E Union 33 & 44
Los Angeles, Los Angeles
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Maintained safe and serviceable condition of rigging equipment with routine checks before and after use.
- Maintained organised, professional cabling at venues, and studios all over So Cal
- Joined and correctly fit attachments to rigging.
- Helped set up temporary infrastructure and rigging at construction sites, live music venues , and various outdoor stages
- Installed cables, ropes and wires on construction sites, live music venues , and various outdoor stages
- Rigged lifts for interior equipment lighting lifts.
- Assisted production crews with lifting and positioning scenery.
Set Carpenter, Electrical, Sound, Video Tech
Unions 33 & 44
Los Angeles, Los Angeles
08.2007 - 01.2024
- Consulted with clients on project designs and delivered progress updates.
- Crafted bespoke cabinetry and fixtures for domestic and retail premises.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by completing quality extensive work on tight schedules, and low budgets.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment for compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
- All stagehand, gaffer, and lighting duties
Home builder
Self Employed
Los Angeles, Van Nuys, CA
07.2010 - 04.2018
- Installed roofing and guttering..
- Dug underground drainage and repaired collapsed pipework.
- Prepared fencing, posts, and panels.
- Cut and installed framing, maintaining strict adherence to blueprints to ensure passing of inspection.
- Erected scaffolding and navigated working at heights.
- Safely operated most major machine and hand tools with accuracy and precision to produce finished results.
- Maintained a safe worksite environment.
- Customized, cut, and installed marble tiling for the beautiful bathroom
Set Carpenter
Stone Temple Pilots rock band
Los Angeles/ Hollywood, L.A.
06.2009 - 12.2012
- Performed routine servicing on electromechanical equipment, maintaining optimal functionality.
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily tasks, consistently meeting demands on technical support teams.
- Built and erected stages at several venues and large outdoor arenas
- Fabricated replacement trim and mouldings.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment for compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
Theatrical and literary Talent Agent/Manager
RGM Surry Hills NSW/ CAA, Beverly Hills CA
Sydney, NSW /Hollywood, CA, Los Angeles
09.1996 - 01.2006
- Monitored for [Type] errors to maintain quality and performance standards.
- Estimated costs using working knowledge of current market trends.
- Coordinated sales through communication with buyers, sellers and solicitors.
- Monitored property market trends to accurately anticipate and meet customer demand.
- Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
- Expanded customer base through strong service and multi-channel marketing strategies.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Developed business plans to deliver sustained growth.
- Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
Education
Civil Construction - Wheeled Front End Loader - Civil Construction
01.2024 - 01.2024
BA Public Relations - Public Relations
06.1988 - 12.1990
Foundation Degree in Arts - Communications
06.1986 - 05.1988
Skills
- Rigging and lifting expertise
- risk trained
- Team player
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Thorough pre-start checks
- Bucket-wheel excavators
- Demolition experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Safety procedure compliance
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native
A1
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Affordable Industry Training - Civil Construction - Wheeled Front End Loader, Civil Construction
01.2024 - 01.2024
Home builder - Self Employed
07.2010 - 04.2018
High rigger - I.A.T.S.E Union 33 & 44
01.2010 - 01.2024
Set Carpenter - Stone Temple Pilots rock band
06.2009 - 12.2012
Set Carpenter, Electrical, Sound, Video Tech - Unions 33 & 44
08.2007 - 01.2024
Theatrical and literary Talent Agent/Manager - RGM Surry Hills NSW/ CAA, Beverly Hills CA
09.1996 - 01.2006
Pepperdine University - BA Public Relations, Public Relations
06.1988 - 12.1990
UCLA - Foundation Degree in Arts, Communications
06.1986 - 05.1988
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