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I am an arts and entertainment industry veteran with 35+ years of global experience in live performance and event production, in addition to international pro audio and music technology sales management. ABPH specialises in the short-term hire of musical equipment and instrument backline, producing audio visual events and presentations and mixing bands and musical theatre performances. We cater specifically to live music events up-to 3000 pax with serviced PA, lights and staging options. Backline equipment includes premium models from Aguilar, Akai, Ampeg, Boss, C&C Drums, DrumTech, Drum Works (DW), Emes, Fender, Gallien-Krueger, Hercules, Istanbul Agop, König & Meyer, Korg, Laney, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, M-Audio, Markbass, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Meinl, MOTU, Nord Clavia, Novation, On-Stage, Paiste, Pearl, Porter & Davies, Tama, Istanbul Agop, QuikLok, Roland, Sabian, Sequential Circuits, Vox, Yamaha and Zildjian. PA branded equipment include Allen & Heath, D.A.S Audio, Crown, JBL, Meyer, Midas, Yamaha, microphones, direct boxes and IEM by AKG, Beyer Dynamic, Champion, Klark Teknik, Røde, Sennheiser, Shure and accessories from Hosa Tech, Klotz, Rapco, and more. Adelaide Backline & Production Hire was formed in June 2018 and recalibrated to sole ownership in April 2021. I am a freelance sound engineer and backline tech to local AV companies, schools and touring artists. Past event experience includes One Nation A-List (USA), LA Arena, LA Coliseum, Anaheim, Las Vegas and Los Angeles Convention Centers, Clispal/Valo/Vailo 500, The Bend, Froth & Fury, WOMADelaide, Big Day Out, Adelaide/Cabaret/Oz-Asia/Guitar/Hybrid World and Fringe Festivals, Survival Day (Semaphore), McLaren Vale Harvest Festival, National Wine Centre, Adelaide Town Hall); Production Coordinator (Hybrid World Adelaide, Come Out Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival); Stagehand (Kanye West, Katy Perry, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Pearl Jam, Coldplay, Demi Lovato, Glenn Hughes, The High Kings, Behemoth). Skilled in technical pro audio and music technology sales in global markets includes commercial industry inter†/national* sales and operations˜ roles with Da-Cappo Microphones*†, Mogan Microphones†*˜, Intelliware Australia P/L*˜, Sibelius Australia P/L*˜, Hosa Technology†˜, Røde Microphones†, Zaolla Silverline†˜, Event Technologies†. I have extensive experience defining and deploying POS/ERP/3PL data sets and systems for major retailers Best Buy, BH Photo Video, Thomann and Amazon.
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Principal OwnerAdelaide Backline & Production Hire Apr 2018 - PresentMelrose Park, South AustraliaABPH provides professional short-term backline hire and technical services to local, national and international touring artists, musicians, studios, festivals and venues. Our expertly curated range consists of the best in professional backline, pro audio, musical instruments and staging equipment. We stock an extensive range of drum kits, percussion instruments, cymbals, guitar and bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets, digital pianos, synthesisers, MIDI keyboards and controllers, stringed instruments and music accessories.
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System EngineerBig Cactus P/L Jan 1997 - PresentAdelaide, AustraliaTeam lead, head audio op, stage hand, driver, mechanist, backline specialist
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Audiovisual TechnicianAv Plus - Creative Event Solutions Dec 2014 - PresentAdelaide, AustraliaCasual on-call audio op & production techMix venues include:Adelaide Entertainment CentreNational Wine Centre -
Event TechnicianFreelance Audio Visual Technician 1994 - PresentAdelaide, AustraliaProviding technical and crew services for major artists, commercial studios, live event production, encompassing the full range of arena, corporate, resort, black box, studio, rehearsal and performance - in audio, video, lighting, staging, backline, basic ground rigging, logistics and coordinated team support.
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Performing MusicianBenedict Sweeney Jan 1988 - PresentAdelaide, AustraliaProviding live entertainment, including audio and lighting production, for pubs, clubs, bars, corporate events and parties. Vocalist, guitarist, keyboards, banjo and mandolin. Performing a broad range of classic and contemporary covers and pop/rock/alt. country originals.
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AssociateMalones Transport Service Oct 2014 - Oct 2023Hendon, SaSpecialised intra-state freight services focussing on delicate and time-sensitive moves for the arts & education sectors. Requires Medium Rigid D/L.
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Co-Owner & Operations ManagerAdelaide Backline & Production Hire May 2018 - Oct 2021Adelaide, Australiahttps://abph.com.au
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El PresidenteMusic City Hire Dec 2014 - Apr 2021Adelaide Area, AustraliaMusic City Hire is my principal freelance business and my first independent venture. I provide sound mixer/engineer (FOH/MON) operator services for AV, band, broadcast, corporate, festival, school and theatrical events. I partner with key local AV industry associates in providing audio op, backline, logistics and freelance tech services. Live and studio sound and performance are my main focus and passion, in parallel with event production management and coordination. I am technically proficient in lighting, staging, special FX, props and costume handling. I hold a current MR driver's license, full public liability cover and DHS clearance.
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Partner & Production ManagerAbph And Mch Nov 2014 - Mar 2021Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaI make shit happen
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Production AssistantAdelaide Fringe Jan 2015 - Mar 2018Adelaide, AustraliaGeneral hand, audio op, truck/fork driver, lead -
Production CoordinatorHybrid World Adelaide Aug 2017 - Nov 2017Adelaide, AustraliaHybrid World Adelaide is a digital playspace for all ages and expertise. Unlike anything ever held in South Australia, HWA will transform the historic former car assembly plant at Tonsley into a digital hub of mind-expanding interactive technology for five days in October. Come see, touch and play with technologies of the future. Whether you want to be a YouTube star, fly a drone or play interactive zombie games, Hybrid World Adelaide will have something for you and your family.Beyond the public events, there’s an industry conference, and a hands-on lab to mentor and develop selected tech projects.
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Production CoordinatorHybrid World Adelaide Aug 2017 - Oct 2017Tonsley Innovation DistrictShort-term freelance contract to production coordinate Adelaide's inaugural Hybrid World Adelaide (https://hybridworldadelaide.org) technology exposition focussing on coding, robotics, gaming, drones and education.
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Production AssistantCaso Light N Sound Jun 2016 - 2017Adelaide Hills, AustraliaFreelance audio op & stage hand -
Freelance Event TechnicianBigger Hammer Production Services Oct 2013 - Aug 2014Greater Los Angeles AreaProviding technical and crew services for major artists, commercial studios, live event production, encompassing the full range of arena, corporate, resort, black box, studio, rehearsal and performance - in audio, video, lighting, staging, backline, rigging, logistics and coordinated team support. -
International Sales ManagerRøde Microphones/Event Electronics Aug 2011 - Sep 2013Signal Hill, Ca• Recruited by company President to conduct aggressive global sales efforts of manufactured professional microphones and studio monitor speaker solutions through international distribution companies and their territories, reaching across the pro audio, broadcast, video, DSLR, musical instrument and consumer electronics retail and ecommerce channels.• Working remotely 95% of the time, reporting directly to the Global Marketing and Sales Director.• Devised and managed export sales targets and budgets in non US/AU territories.• Maximized quarterly export sales quotas, realizing increased export revenues 38.5% year-on-year through 2013.• Researched emerging markets, expanded existing territories, maintained current knowledge of competitive landscape, provided technical and product training, presented at international trade shows, online exposés, blogs and public seminars.• Traveled extensively globally (60%) selling distributors, and directly to key retail partners (EU - Thomann, Music Store, DV247, Bax-Shop), broadcast and AV technicians, theater and event coordinators, universities and colleges, endorsees and end-users. -
Director Of Operations & International SalesHosa Technology, Inc. Jun 2007 - Jul 2011Buena Park, Ca• Devised and implemented the modernization of the company’s outdated systems’ processes, website and IT platform.• Streamlined and automated MS Dynamics NAV functionality, upgraded communications and processing procedures, implemented and documented automated warehouse and operations processes, expanded global sales distribution networks 15% year-on-year through global downturn.• IT Administrator for 35 staff and executive, managing and maintaining company's servers, backup, security, IT vendors, ERP, security, communications, public and trade websites and cloud data stores; reporting directly to the President.• Appointed Product Manager for Da-Cappo Microphones and Mogan Microphones, leading aggressive sales and marketing efforts by 25 outside manufacturer’s representative firms to domestic retail and contractor markets.• Successful US, Canadian and South American product sales and placements on Broadway, CNN, Disney, Fox, CBC, Global, Telemundo and Azteca networks, and major US theme parks.• Managed, created and maintained A+ marketing/product assets and performance data with major accounts including Amazon, Adorama Camera Inc., B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Guitar Center, Sam Ash Music and Sweetwater.• Expanded international sales revenue a minimum 15.5% year-on-year from 2007 – 2011.• Designed and created print assets, co-managed website and e-commerce implementation.• Extensive domestic and occasional international travel (15%). -
National Retail Sales Manager (Au)Sibelius Australia Pty Ltd (Avid) Apr 2005 - Mar 2007Adelaide, Australia• Managed inside/outside sales of single-user professional and student music education software suite licensing sales.• Provided technical sales and support services to 50+ domestic musical instrument, pro audio and consumer retail accounts.• Provided consultative software sales and technical support to private/public education sector key educators; government, military and protection services; professional composers, arrangers, copyists, producers, engineers, and performers.• Facilitated local MS SBS back-office integration with AVID Pinewood Studios (UK) servers, managed IT vendors, backups, maintenance and upgrades.• Coordinated transition from ERP Pronto system to Great Plains.• Role included extensive domestic and occasional international travel (20%).
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National Sales ManagerIntelliware Australia Pty Ltd Apr 2001 - Jun 2005Adelaide, Australia• Member of globally #1 per-capita software licensing sales team of Cakewalk, PG Music, Sibelius and Sony Media Software titles.• Managed 4 outside sales agent’s performance, in concert with sales, marketing and support initiatives to 200+ national musical instrument, pro audio and consumer retail accounts.• Product Manager/Purchasing Officer/National Technical Support Lead for leading music technology brands including MOTU (Mac), Cakewalk (Win), Sony Media Software (Win), Hosa Technology (Cables/Connectors) and Primacoustic (Acoustical Treatment).• Office IT Administrator on MS SBS platform.• Sales and consulting service to key educators, government and private education sector, military, museums, theme parks, professional composers, producers, engineers, and performers.• Coordinated transition from ERP Sybiz to Pronto system.• Role included extensive domestic and occasional international travel (20%).
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Logistics CoordinatorRetravision Feb 1999 - Mar 2001Adelaide, Australia• Managed inter/intra-state freight for major consumer electronic, furniture and household appliance DC.• Duties included receiving, shipping, picking and packing of store (pallet) and customer orders, customer installations, marketing assets shipments and forklift operation (1000+ hrs). -
Assistant Retail Sales ManagerFuture Music & Adelaide Guitar Player Apr 1996 - Jan 1999Adelaide, Australia• Leading South Australian pro audio, computer technology and musical instrument reseller.• Duties included sales and consulting to local artists, technicians, educators, students and institutions. • Purchasing and inventory management, merchandising, training and presentations.• Developed comprehensive understanding of computers (Mac/PC), DAW and NLE solutions and workflows.
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Assistant Store ManagerBrash'S 1990 - 1993Managed 6 sales staff in highest ROI per m2 location in Australia. Duties included preparing and managing staff roster, in-store merchandising, stock purchasing, receiving, sales and training.
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St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly, Qld, AustraliaHigh School Diploma
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