Aaron Hamlin Email & Phone Number

Since 2019, I have been working as a freelance technician specialising in lighting, working for a number of companies both in Cardiff and around the UK. I have a wide range of experience working on all types of events from touring bands to theatre productions. Provided consultation and project management for the creation of events.Programing and operating multiple different brands of both lighting and control systems.Lighting design for live, corporate, and theatre events. Setting up complex lighting and sound rigs.Proven flexibility in my role demonstrated by the ability to quickly change job plans. Liaised with partners to organise equipment for shows. Followspot for theatre and event shows.

Uk- Europe Tour

2nd LX LOL Surprise Live Arena Tour October 2020 - PresentDuring my time working for LOL surprise I have carried out multiple different roles and have been working as the dimmer tech. Though we have a small touring team, I have managed a small group of the local crew ensuring that the get-ins and get-outs of each show runs smoothly and safely. During this role I have been incharge of;Setting up power and data for all lighting and rigging equipment.Troubleshooting any issues during live shows. Acting as cover for the show op. Designated first aider for the tour, making sure that any injuries during the show or the load-ins and outs are dealt with quickly and safely.

Keswick

Whilst working at TBTL (Theatre by the Lake) I was a general Technician who specialised in lighting. I was part of a team responsible for providing lighting, sound, video, rigging and all other technical services for both incoming and in house productions undertaken at TBTL. My responsibilities included: Maintaining inventory making sure that stocks of expendable items were always adequate.Responsible for the maintenance of equipment to make sure it was always ready for use.Supervised incoming technicians and inhouse zero hour technicians.Responsible for making sure the venue was safe to work in and safe for the audiences. Implementing health and safety procedures whilst encouraging other colleagues to do the same.

Whilst working with TED I was placed at Sensatori Hotel Fethiye where I worked as an AV technician. During my time working at the hotel I undertaking sound, lighting and video work to ensure that all three venues ran smoothly. During my time working at the resort I used and was in charge or maintaining multiple peaces of equipment including; zero88 consoles, ClayPaky and martin intelligent lighting fixtures and Soundcraft expression sound desks.

Bridgend

During my time working for the Sony Theatre in Bridgend I under took a number of different roles and responsibilities, ranging from designing sound, lighting and video systems to being a followspot operated for a number of shows.