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Rey Ben

@reyben

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Project manager and scenic finishing expert delivering high-quality, on-time results.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek project management roles in scenic/finishing environments where I can lead teams, optimize processes, and deliver visually exceptional results on schedule and within budget.

I am a results-driven project manager and scenic finishing expert with extensive experience leading teams across film, television, furniture, and product design industries. I specialize in transforming creative visions into reality while maintaining strict timelines and budgets.

Over my career I have supervised and trained prep and finishing teams, overseen procurement and budgeting, and implemented quality-control processes that improved efficiency and outcomes. My hands-on background includes faux finishing, spray finishing, wood finishing, plaster applications, color matching, and large-scale scenic painting.

I bring strong client and vendor relationship management, practical problem-solving, and bilingual communication (English/Spanish) to projects where visual excellence and operational discipline are required.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager

Current

Local 829

Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Spearhead planning and execution of scenic and decorative painting projects, supervising prep and finishing teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget across film, TV, furniture, and product design work.

Project Management Scenic Painting Decorative Finishing Budgeting Team Leadership Procurement Quality Control

Project Manager

Showman Fabricators

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 11 months)

Led finishing teams on high-profile corporate and entertainment projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality specifications while mentoring junior staff in advanced finishing techniques.

Team Leadership Project Timelines Budget Management Quality Assurance Training

Project Lead

Geoff Howell Studios

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)

Managed fabrication and finishing for retail and event displays, directing teams in spray painting, faux finishing, and color matching to meet design and production goals.

Fabrication Management Spray Paint Faux Finishing Color Matching Team Coordination material selection

Project Supervisor

Amtrak

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years)

Led maintenance and restoration projects for train components and electronic equipment, managing technical teams and procurement to ensure timely diagnostics, installations, and repairs.

Machining Procurement Team Management Diagnostics Installation Safety Compliance