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LOUIS G. VADO JR.

LOUIS G. VADO JR.

Meraux

Summary

To be the best at whatever I'm asked to do in the safest manner possible

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pyrotechnics/Special Effects Coordinator

SPECTRUM FX
01.2015 - Current
  • Control and safety for all pyrotechnics.
  • Organize and plan for all situations dealing with a movie.
  • Ensure all safety on the movie set.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.1988 - 01.2011
  • Ensuring all Marines under my command were safe in training for weapons, multiple different facets of combat.
  • Ensuring that all gear and equipment were kept accountable.
  • Ensuring that all my Marines returned home from combat safe.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Gender Studies

St. Bernard High School
Saint Bernard, LA
05-1987

Skills

  • Great leadership skills
  • Great organization skills
  • Great planning skills
  • Keen eye for safety
  • Highly motivated
  • Project management

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Training
  • Pyrotechnics Federal License
  • Pyrotechnics Safety Training
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Alliance Safety Council Training

Volunteer Experience

  • Special Effects Coordinator, Over the SPFX Department for movie sets
  • Gunnery Sergeant, Over US Marines for different aspects of their lives

Timeline

Pyrotechnics/Special Effects Coordinator

SPECTRUM FX
01.2015 - Current

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.1988 - 01.2011

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Gender Studies

St. Bernard High School
LOUIS G. VADO JR.