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Penryn, GB

Penryn, England, United Kingdom

Penryn, England, United Kingdom

• To learn the whole range of products and test from a users perspective
• Reviewing software requirements and preparing test scenarios
• Executing tests on audio mixers and software applications
• Methodically document test results and report test progress
• Work closely with engineers to identify and resolve any bugs found
• Recreate customer applications and diagnose bugs using event logs

Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

Private drum tuition both one-to-one or online.

Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

• Driver for Scottish region of Haven Holidays touring show.
• Set up touring sound rig, video screens and set, implementing with venues in house equipment.
• Build and maintain show QLab files, mix and record audio.

Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

• Supporting lessons at a variety of schools with one-to-one extra tuition and general support for anyone who requires around other classroom duties.

Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

This is my families business that I have worked for in and around other employment where I have gained skills such as; Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrics, Roofing, Grounds-work and general labouring. Projects have ranged from new build mansions, various extensions, shop-fitting, driveways and maintenance.

Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

• This is my families business where I've worked sporadically throughout my career based on my availability and their needs. Responsibilities and skills learned include:
• General Labouring
• Manual handling/heavy lifting
• Shop-fitting
• Extensions
• Renovations

Vasco Da Gama, Cruise Ship

• Working alongside dancers and performance hosts as part of the entertainment team.
• Transcribe, learn all my own parts and perform to a click track for the main productions on the ship.
• Perform as part of the Jazz band nightly.
• Other daily ship duties such as activities host, guide, DJ for the late night disco.
• Muster station 1st in command managing an orderly demonstration of safety drills and taking the roll call for 150 passengers.
• Rearranged… Show more Working alongside dancers and performance hosts as part of the entertainment team.

UK, Nationwide

• Built the show’s technical content and automation, sourced, edited and collated all audio to build a fully automated show, whilst collaborating with the cast for cues.
• Carrying out a risk assessment, ensuring that all health and safety procedures are being followed.
• Being responsible for ensuring the set up and pack down is efficient, with attention to detail, and making sure that all events run smoothly.

The Jewel Of The Seas

• Responsible for the set-up, operation, repair and maintenance of several venues with various kinds of sound and lighting systems.
• Working and building rapports with performers/musical groups to make continual adjustments wherever needed. Events included theme nights, group functions and charters and working on a 24/7 basis.

Menorca

• Liaising with the entertainments team to ensure all requirements are met.
• Sourcing sound effects, backing tracks and visuals and programming into automation.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

On call as pool staff wherever needed for stage set up, strike, turn-around, show operation for sound and lights and props.

Bristol, United Kingdom

• Technical assistance for all rehearsals and shows including arranging and editing songs audio for rehearsal purposes.
• Performing on the drums for shows.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

On call as pool staff wherever needed for stage set up, strike, turn-around, show operation for sound and lights and props.

St Pauls, London

• Delivering AV element for events, PA systems, lighting and projection, video conferencing systems, event support.
• Building professional relationships with high profile clients, operating equipment during meetings and gala dinners and carrying out rehearsals with event organisers.
• Carry out daily systems checks and rectify any issues. Format and sequence media for productions and presentations.

TUI Discovery

• Responsible for the smooth running of events in multiple venues on the ship ensuring the artists perform on schedule, their needs are met and the sound and lighting are to a high standard for a good show.
• Delivered general technician tasks around the rest of the ship with high efficiency as part of the wider tech team.
• I generated unparalleled enthusiasm and energy throughout the ship by organising and leading 2 marathons onboard. This involved 105 laps of the deck to… Show more
• I generated unparalleled enthusiasm and energy throughout the ship by organising and leading 2 marathons onboard. This involved 105 laps of the deck to complete the 26 miles. This greatly enhanced the passenger holiday.
• I was muster station leader at my survival craft post, managing safety drills and associated procedures. Show less

Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

• Theatre technician for the entertainment team at a holiday park in Albufeira, Portugal.
• Ensured all evening entertainment was set and safe for the show ahead which ranged from young kids entertainment, teen games to the full rehearsed family productions which involved programming automation and testing.
• Sound and lights operation, maintenance, daily rehearsals and at hand for day time activities.
• Customer facing… Show more Theatre technician for the entertainment team at a holiday park in Albufeira, Portugal.
• Customer facing at all times, carrying out my duties with a calm and friendly manner.I earned the employee star of the month in my first month for showing a calm and hard work ethic while installing the show for the.

Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Provided realistic and entertaining sound effects and music to accompany the live performances.

Cambourne, Cornwall

• Provide services to the students and teachers in installing, maintaining all equipment at the college and on hand for student and teacher assistance. Lesson setup and student support.
• Install user accounts and resolve software issues over the network.
• Marketing & Events logistics and management, attending roadshow events, radio play, gigs and festivals.
• This was a new college and underwent a complete refurbishment where we as a team re-built and installed all studio… Show more
• This was a new college and underwent a complete refurbishment where we as a team re-built and installed all studio technology.
• I also ran extra curricular drums and guitar tuition classes. Show less

Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

• Delivering live sound at sporting events to be fed to the main broadcast
• Sound post-production for various film projects
• Location sound recordist
• Voice over tracking and audio correction.
• Studio builds and various live events

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• Processing client transactions such as; ad-hoc requests, changes to scheduled services and managing missed services.
• Customer service, supporting clients via phone and e-mail
• Communicating confidentially with a range of suppliers to negotiate best services for clients
• Log transactions on the relevant IT systems accurately to ensure full audit history.
• Independently investigating and resolving waste management complaints.
• Supporting the accounts payable department to… Show more

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• Directly assisted the project manager for the ´Better By Bike´ scheme for active transport around the city of Bristol.
• Designed, implemented and maintained the bike leasing scheme.
• Ran road show project awareness days.
• Collated and used data gathered at events to provide the service to the public
• Helped with designing Bristols cycle network.
• Helping clients break down boundaries for active commuting and demonstrate safe alternatives to motoring for a greener… Show more

Letchworth Garden City, England, United Kingdom

• Independently preparing audio, visual and lighting equipment for varied events.
• Loading/unloading trucks to safely transport to location.
• Driving to location and setting up and remaining on hand through the events for technical assistance.
• Equipment maintenance and repair, re-soldering connections, cleaning and general reliable upkeep for a professional service.

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

• Long working days (14-16 hours) traveling to and setting up events
• Running events by instructing & hosting games and overseeing health & safety
• Loading/unloading trucks with equipment
• Yard days would include cleaning and maintaining equipment ready for the next job
• Events would range from multi-terrain vehicles to large inflatables, clay shooting and other team building games.

Elstree, England, United Kingdom

• Prepared and tested audio, visual and lighting equipment for high profile events and TV productions
• Loading/unloading trucks to safely transport to location.
• Working from a job sheet to accurately prepare for each job.

Extended Btec Diploma Level 3, Music Producion, Triple Starred Distinction

At this course I learned; • Music Production Techniques Using Software such as Pro Tools, Logic X and Ableton Live. • Set up and operation.

Diploma Level 3, Drums, Merit

The Corse Covered; • Sight Reading • Live Performance Workshop - Blues & Rock, Pop & Funk, Jazz • Drum Techniques • Drum Concepts • Latin.

Gnvq Level 2, Communication And Media Studies: Intermediate, Pass

Gcse'S, Secondary Education

• English - D • English Literature - F • Maths - D • Double Award Science - DD • Design & Technology - D • Graphics - D • Art - C • French.

Primary Education