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Rainer Wiesmüller

Rainer Wiesmüller

Geretsried

Summary

Rigging professional committed to high standards and delivering impactful results. Extensive experience managing rigging operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing project demands. Key skills include rigging techniques, safety protocols, and leadership.

Hardworking rigging professional adept at climbing, working at heights and managing safety concerns. Familiar with winches, cable terminations, counterweights and motorized systems. Clean driving record with Class B license.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Rigger

Topbeam Points UG
07.2001 - Current
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Addressed emergency situations promptly, applying problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues quickly without compromising safety standards or show quality.
  • Contributed to successful events by collaborating closely with directors, producers, designers, performers, technicians, and other crew members throughout each project lifecycle.
  • Sustained a positive work environment by promoting open communication channels among team members, addressing concerns professionally and effectively handling conflicts when they arose.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through proactive engagement with clients regarding their specific needs as well as providing expert advice on potential challenges or opportunities related to their event''s rigging design plan.
  • Mentored junior riggers, sharing knowledge and techniques for safe and effective rigging practices.
  • Optimized workspace efficiency through strategic placement of rigging points to support various types of event setups.
  • Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
  • Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.

Grounder Stage Hand

Self-employeed
06.1998 - 06.2001
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures.
  • Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
  • Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.
  • Improved team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on project requirements.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Showcased exceptional problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges during production runs, ultimately minimizing downtime and keeping projects on track.

Courier

Self-employeed
03.1993 - 05.1998
  • Bicycle courier
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.

Education

Associate of Science - Insurance

Deutscher Loyd
Munich
03.1995

Apprenticeship Certificate - Automotive Technician

Auto Rüb
Munich
08-1990

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Character rigging expertise
  • Advanced rigging techniques
  • Vehicle rigging proficiency
  • Event support
  • Gallow frame building
  • Climbing skills
  • Winching
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety procedures
  • Professionalism
  • Technical understanding
  • Crane operation

Certification

- Cranes and Cherrypickers logbook for static vertical, static boom, mobil vertical, mobile boom (1a,1b,3a,3b)

- IPAF license

- Forklift license

- Expert truss systems

- Expert event technology

- Verified trade fair company Munich



Additional Information

I am interested in
- Self-employment
- Contractual partnership
- Improving my international experience

I offer you
- professionalism
- reliable execution
- additional staff if necessary
- start job at any time

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Head Rigger

Topbeam Points UG
07.2001 - Current

Grounder Stage Hand

Self-employeed
06.1998 - 06.2001

Courier

Self-employeed
03.1993 - 05.1998

Associate of Science - Insurance

Deutscher Loyd

Apprenticeship Certificate - Automotive Technician

Auto Rüb

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