Why Trust CLMS
Every certification listed here is held by the founder — not referenced as a general standard. Twenty-plus years and hundreds of production calls means these credentials have been tested in real environments, not just on paper.
Union Membership & Leadership
IATSE Local #4 — Brooklyn/Queens
Local #4 covers Brooklyn and Queens — a jurisdiction that predates the 1898 consolidation of Greater New York City.
- Member since April 2009
- Executive Board member (2014–2017)
- Education Committee Instructor (2019–2023)
- Contract committee service since 2014
- Crew chief on 40+ off-site gigs since 2013
IATSE TPU Local #1 — NYC Theatrical
- Member since March 2021
- Contract committee member, recent Studio 54 CBA negotiations
- Current show deck carpenter, Rocky Horror Show — Studio 54
- Regular crew at Beacon Theatre, Capitol Theatre, and other major venues on and off Broadway
CLMS operates as a union-friendly signatory partner — all staffed productions comply with IATSE and Theatrical Teamsters agreements, wage scales, and working conditions.
Technical & Safety Certifications
ETCP Rigging Certifications
- ETCP Arena Rigging — Cert. #2392
- ETCP Theatre Rigging — Cert. #3257
- Entertainment Technician Certification Program
- Rigorous written and practical assessment
Heavy Equipment
- Forklift Certification
- Aerial / Boom / Scissor Lift
- Lull Operator
- CM Motors — MTC Certified (motorized chain hoist)
OSHA & Site Safety
- OSHA 30 — Construction
- NYC Site Safety Training (SST) — Cert. #7FT96EFV2J
- First Aid Certified
- COVID Safety Officer Certification
Compliance & Standards
- ANSI/ASSE-compliant safety practices
- NYC Department of Buildings compliance
- Trusted to work on and maintain fly systems to industry-respected safety standards
- Equipment inspection & maintenance protocols
In the Field
Technical Expertise
Hands-on disciplines: Arena & theatrical rigging systems (counterweight, motorized grids, fly automation), scenic carpentry and construction, layout for staging and events, spotlight operation, lighting board operation, audio engineering, A/V integration, property management, forklift operation, crew leadership, budgeting, payroll oversight, remittance reporting, and full production advancing and logistics.
Production types: Theatrical productions, concerts, music festivals, corporate general sessions and galas, television specials and live-for-broadcast events, fashion shows, large-scale art and museum installations, trade shows, product/vendor demonstrations & activations, stage builds, set/lighting/A/V installations, theatrical rigging needs, and stadium events.
Production History
Long-Running Engagements
- Sesame Street & The Not-Too-Late Show — Sesame Workshop (2008–present)
- Kings Theatre — Crew Chief / Head Rigger (2015–2023)
- US Open Fan Week — Crew Chief, Arthur Ashe Stadium (2019–present)
- IMG New York Fashion Week — Carpentry Staging Supervisor (2019–2024)
- Robin Hood Gala — Production Carpenter (2018–2024)
- Brooklyn Academy of Music (2001–2016)
Notable Events
- Staging Supervisor — Mike Birbiglia's The Good Life, Netflix (2025)
- Key Rigging Grip — New York After Dark, Peacock (2024)
- VP Harris Final Campaign Event — Philadelphia (2024)
- CMT Awards (2022–2023)
- Apple WWDC (2019)
- Jesus Christ Superstar for NBC (2018)
- Volkswagen & Nissan automotive events
- VS Show & NBC XR Preview
Put It to Work
ETCP-certified, OSHA-trained, union-compliant, and actively on production calls. Contact CLMS to discuss your labor needs.
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