Audio Visual Technician

• Aug 2021 - Present

• Provide high-quality technical service to users of the performance venues at Hale School • Operate lighting and audio for Hale School events and productions as required, ensuring the smooth operation of classes, productions, workshops, exhibitions, and School events • Provide technical expertise and assistance as required in the technical and Front of House operations including Theatre Safety Protocols and audience safety procedures, ensuring venues are safe and secure at all times • Coordinate maintenance programs for all technical equipment, including preventative maintenance and regular testing and tagging • Assist with the maintenance of a technical asset register, maintaining inventory and stock controls • Hire and/or purchase specialist equipment as required • Identify and promote improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the performance venues at Hale School • Provide assistance to teachers requiring technical support for classes as well as train students and/or staff with the specific skills required for specific tasks • Liaise with relevant staff, production team members, and directors to ensure technical support is provided appropriately and professionally • Induction and/or orientation for all staff and crew members • In conjunction with production directors, identify costings during planning to ensure budgetary requirements are met • Participate in and contribute to the strategic and development planning and project in the Performing and Creative Arts, supporting Heads of Departments (Drama, Media, and Visual Arts) and Director of Music in the implementation and development of initiatives, vision and aims • Assist in the running and supervision of the Redfoot Youth Theatre Tech Club

Freelance Audio Visual Professional

• Jan 2011 - Present

Freelance audio engineer, AV technician and production technician for live shows, recording and broadcasting studios and post-production operator. Selected professional experiences: • F.O.H. Sound Engineer at Chinese New Year Festival Perth • Broadcasting Assistant Audio Engineer at Radio 6PR/96fm (Perth) • AV Technician at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre (Perth) • Technical Coordinator at The End Of The Line Festival (Brisbane) • Technical Coordinator at Spring Fling (Brisbane) • Theatre Technician at Metro Arts Brisbane • Production Technician at Foo Fighters “Concrete and Gold” World Tour 2018 (NIB Stadium) • Production Technician at Ed Sheeran “Australian and New Zealand Tour” 2018 (Optus Stadium) • Production Technician at Adele “Australian & New Zealand Tour” 2017 (Domain Stadium, Perth) • Production Technician at AC/DC “Rock or Bust” World Tour 2015 (Domain Stadium, Perth) • Post-Production Audio Engineer at 35 IMAGE MIX (Video, VFX, 3D Animation) • Recording Engineer at BPM Recording Studio (Brescia, Italy)

Senior Audio Visual Technician

• May 2015 - Aug 2021

• Set up and operate audio systems, lighting, and video components for corporate conferences and conventions, music concerts, fashion shows, and sports events • Technical sales assistance and post-sales support to the customer by communicating through meetings/conference calls in order to maintain and drive mutually agreed project plans • Research new technologies and purchase equipment best suited for client needs • First-rate customer service for internal and external customers by providing outstanding technical support of audiovisual equipment • Training for videoconferencing and conference room facilitators • Frequently interacted with clients and guests to assure that their needs were being met, often providing on the spot execution of solutions • Equipment repairs and troubleshooting as well as performing preventative maintenance routines; vendors liaison for timely replacement parts or substitutions

Electrical Technician

• Jan 2014 - May 2015

• Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, refrigeration, ventilation and air-conditioning systems • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency • Read wiring diagrams and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units • Supplied technical support to customers • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for the job by filling out detailed work orders for each job completed • Monitored installations and operations to meet customer requirements

F.O.H. Sound Engineer

• Nov 2013 - Nov 2013

F.O.H. Sound Engineer

• Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

F.O.H. Sound Engineer

• Mar 2012 - Nov 2013

F.O.H. Sound Engineer

• May 2012 - Oct 2013

Quality Manager

• Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

• Reported to Plant Operations Manager and responsible for all Quality Assurance functions, ISO 9001 Certification, and managed the QA staff • Introduced ISO 9001-2008 Certification and managed ISO 9001 Quality Assurance procedures and systems • Improved inspection methods by establishing teams responsible for quality assurance data collection, corrective action and internal audit validation and verification • Served as primary quality liaison to support clients ensuring quality standards were consistently met • Managed safety and quality training for all operations personnel in compliance with process instructions • Scheduled and conducted internal quality system audits • Reviewed and updated procedures, instructions and inspections

Electrical Trades Assistant

• May 2006 - Sep 2006

• Installed electrical and electronic parts, systems and equipment in according to blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and other specifications. • Reassembled repaired electric and electronic equipment to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters. • Interpreted test results to diagnose malfunctions and adjusted, repaired, and replaced defective parts. • Installed electrical and electronic parts, systems and equipment in according to blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and other specifications. • Reassembled repaired electric and electronic equipment to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters. • Interpreted test results to diagnose malfunctions and adjusted, repaired, and replaced defective parts.