Experience

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  NEP Australia Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Audio Technician AA

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    (OB Audio Technician for NEP) @ venues including the MCG, Marvel Stadium, AAMI Park, John Cain Arena, Rod Laver Arena, GMHBA Stadium Geelong, GIO stadium Canberra, Blundstone Arena Hobart and others.Including rig/derig, wired and wireless microphones/IFB for boundary/on ground/bar table hosts, co...

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  Creative Technology

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Audio Technician

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    (OB Audio Assist for CT) AFL grand finalIncluding wired and wireless microphones/IFB for hosts and guest interviewsSunrise grand final special MCG for CH7, September 2022, 2023(OB Audio Assist for CT) State Memorial Service for Ron Barassi broadcastwireless IFB for hosts and guestsMCG, November 2...

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  AVE Pty Ltd

  • Australia

  • Freelance Audio Director AD

    • Nov 2015 - Present
    • Australia

    Working in a production team as Audio Director (AD) for rig/derig; facilitating audio content creation and mixing in OB Van and on location; managing workflow in complex environments and managing relationships with varied stakeholders including: Broadcast Producer, Director, Technical Director, S...

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  IMG

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Audio Technician

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Audio Assist/Audio Tech/Studio and Outside Broadcast(Studio Technician for IMG) NEP Andrews Hub, South MelbourneNBL 2021-2022 season, including wired and wireless microphones/IFB for commentators, hosts and guests for NBL games and The Crossover show(OB Audio Assist for IMG) NBL basketball broadc...

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  Getty Images

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Photo Contributor

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Stock Photography, Food, News, Travel, Lifestyle

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  Shutterstock

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Photo Contributor

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Photo Contributor at Shutterstock

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  Adobe

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Photo Contributor

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Photo Contributor, Stock Photography

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  Toyland Recording Studio

  • Australia
  • Musicians
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Music Producer

    • 1988 - Present

    More than 500 album credits – from mixing and mastering engineer, to overseeing every step of production – ranging from orchestral to jazz, from heavy metal to comedy - selected highlights include: B2, Brian Canham, Chrissie Amphlette, Charley Drayton, Clive Young, Damian Howard, Divine Ascension, Eden, Friends of Alice Ivy, Greg Mills Productions, Jack Pantazis Quartet, Logic, Marcia Howard, Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, Mick Pealing, Not Drowning Waving, Peter Hook and The Light, Pseudo Echo, Real Life, Scott Matthews, Damian Cowell’s Disco Machine, Skyhooks, Tina Arena with Orchestra, The Steinway Spectacular, Wendy Rule – and production for Sony Music and Warner Records.

  • Podcast Producer

    • 2015 - Present

  • Media Producer

    • 1996 - Present

    Overseeing all aspects of production including selection and recording of voiceover artists, editing de-breathing, spacing, production music selection, sound FX selection, video syncing/sweetening, screen captions, location audio repairing, noise reduction, ADR, and preparation of audio for broadcast. Able to manage short turn around schedules and deliver to strict deadlines. TVC Production includes: Advertising Associates, Arthur Daley, Australian Defense Force, Sir James Galway, Billy Guyatts, Bob Jane T Marts, Bonair, Casting Australia, Let It BE concerts, Led Zeppelin Masters concerts, Libra, Louis Theroux, Pets Paradise, Pilot Pens, Rays Tent City, Samsung, St. Petersburg Ballet, Teds Camera Store, Tina Arena in Concert, Tokyo Shock Boys, The White Album concerts, and ‘Yes, Minister’. Radio Ad Production includes: The Seekers, Beatles Back to Back, Calvin Kline, Carlton Cold, Carlton Football Club, Club Keno, The Dire Straits Experience, Melbourne & Olympic Parks radio spots, Melbourne Knights soccer club, Melbourne Storm, Just Fitness, Linda Electric Blankets, St. Petersburg Ballet, Led Zeppelin Masters concerts, Whole Lotta Love concerts, ‘Yes Minister’, and countless more…

  • Content Producer

    • 2015 - Present

    Writing and producing web series in Introduction to Studio Recording, supported by Creative Victoria Sustaining Creative Workers Grant 2020 Wendy Rule Livestream Concert videography, audio and streaming, 2021. Production of educational material delivered by Dr Barry Evans, PhD MA, a former Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Monash University and the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Melbourne - these resources comprised the video portion of seminars for the Association of Social Workers accredited Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis. Producing foreign Language voice over recordings – for VITS Language Loop (Victorian Interpreters and Translation Service) - translations, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, and multi-lingual chat-bots.

  • Location Recording Engineer

    • 2006 - Present

    Preparation of audio material for live orchestra, choir, soloist, pipe organ, and band performance; live onstage operation of playback equipment (backing tracks, click tracks, monitoring systems, PA); and recording of ticketed events (selecting/setup/operation of equipment). Notable projects include: * ‘The Steinway Spectacular’ (Hamer Hall, Arts Centre, 2008). * ‘Logic Live at Bennett’s Lane’ (Bennett’s Lane Jazz Club [2010]). * ‘Irish Songs of Praise’ concerts featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, the Australian Children’s Choir, and the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ (Melbourne Town Hall [2006]). * Amway International Leadership Seminars. Music Director Greg Mills, ensemble of jazz/popular music session player luminaries (2007-2008).

  • Studio Manager

    • 1987 - Present

    Director and Studio Manager of Toyland Recording Studio for over three decades. * Responsible for selection and maintenance of all studio technology and resources. * Managing bookings, inductions, and studio communications. * Mentoring and training of Assistant Engineer. * Manager of Premises “37 Cunningham Street”, which hosts three related businesses - two independent recording studios and an equipment repairs workshop.Business Owner/Operator and Studio Manager experienced in all aspects of operations; financial management including accounts, BAS statement preparation, tax lodgment, and lease management; risk management, building and public liability insurance, and industry standard OH&S; audio equipment purchase, insurance, maintenance, loss prevention and inventory management; studio communications including timely response to phone and email enquiries from clients and suppliers, booking and schedule management, and artist and guest producer induction; business promotion and marketing.

  • Owner/Operator

    • Jan 1990 - Present

    Owner/Operator of Toyland Recording Studio 1990 - current• Studio Audio Engineer recording, mixing and mastering for bands (ranging from international acts to emerging artists) with over 500 commercially released CDs in various genres. advanced editing of recorded material including tuning, quantizing, sample replacement; mixing of recorded material to a world-class standard including balancing, automation, FX; mastering including combining multiple performances, enhancing and optimizing audio material for commercial release; delivery of final products to industry standard and client specifications.•Studio Music Producer working with artists to realise their creative vision, and implementing a working method to achieve results within budget; this includes selection of material, personnel, resources, location and production techniques to suit the aesthetic of the project.•Location Engineer/Producer for orchestra/choir and piano recordings •Broadcast Audio Engineer/Producer for major television broadcast events such as ‘The AFL Grand Final’•Audio Promo Producer for radio and television commercials; clients include Radio 3AW, and Tim Woods Entertainment•Voice Over/Multimedia/Training Audio Producer for clients including Australia Post, The Department of Infrastructure

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  37 Cunningham Street PTY LTD

  • Director

    • Jan 2000 - Present

    AccountingDirector

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  Global Advance StreamLined

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Freelance Audio Technician with Global Advance

    • Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    2024 A-League Soccer at AAMI Park, Melbourne, rig/derig of wired and wireless microphones/IFB hosts/commentary/fx for broadcasts on Channel 10

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  TISM

  • Australia

  • TISM audio playback tech, Good Things Festival Australian tour 2022

    • Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
    • Australia

    Prepare backing tracks in studio, specify requirements, operate playback equipment for the TISM Good Things Festival Australian tour 2022

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  Greg Mills Productions

  • Broadcast Engineer

    • 2003 - 2004

    Working in an audio engineering capacity within a broadcast production team. Notable projects include:* The Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final (Melbourne Cricket Ground [MCG]) live stadium broadcast and national live television broadcasts (2003-2006) – entertainment included Christine A...

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  Freelance

  • Broadcast Engineer

    • 1987 - 1992

    RADIO BROADCAST ENGINEER & PRODUCER (‘80S-’90S) * Producer of the Powermix show for Radio 3XY. * Fill-in promotion producer at Radio 3AW for Ross Kavanagh. * Fill-in promotion producer at Radio TTFM for Gary Cranston.

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  Billboard Nightclub

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Sound and Lighting Technician

    • 1987 - 1988
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Sound engineer and lighting technician duties in a major Melbourne live music venue and nightclub.