Lead a team of full-time onsite technicians and a rotating roster of casual techs, overseeing events across multiple function rooms and 3 hotels in the Crown complexLiaise with the venue, internal and external clients, operations staff, and my crew while ensuring timelines and budgets are adhered toAct as main point of contact, representing the company values and our commitment to our clientsEnsure that Safe Working Measures are communicated to the crew and followed for each event… Show more Lead a team of full-time onsite technicians and a rotating roster of casual techs, overseeing events across multiple function rooms and 3 hotels in the Crown complexLiaise with the venue, internal and external clients, operations staff, and my crew while ensuring timelines and budgets are adhered toAct as main point of contact, representing the company values and our commitment to our clientsEnsure that Safe Working Measures are communicated to the crew and followed for each event, and generate supporting documentation for the venueAct as Senior Audio Operator, Senior Video Operator, or Technical Director during events when required Show less

Led tech crews onsite to deliver flawless events for corporate, government, and private clientsLiaised with multiple stakeholders, sales staff, and crewAssessed constantly changing factors before, during, and after the event, and leveraged the strengths of my team to come up with solutions

Technical Director for customer webcastsDesign, installation, and operation of sound systems for upscale corporate and private functionsInstallation and troubleshooting of video, lighting, truss, high voltage power, staging, drapelines

Worked on WildAid interviews, PSAs, and campaigns to raise awareness of endangered animals

Produced live webcasts and pre-recorded videos in Oracle Singapore's in-house studioConsulted with requesters to determine best methods of engaging the audience and deliveringthe messageLiased with IT and colleagues in regional offices to ensure broadcasts and recordings proceeded without errorContingency planning for broadcasts and recordingsDirected the talent during productionsManaged technical teams during productionsMaintained ongoing communication with… Show more Produced live webcasts and pre-recorded videos in Oracle Singapore's in-house studioConsulted with requesters to determine best methods of engaging the audience and deliveringthe messageLiased with IT and colleagues in regional offices to ensure broadcasts and recordings proceeded without errorContingency planning for broadcasts and recordingsDirected the talent during productionsManaged technical teams during productionsMaintained ongoing communication with requesters throughout multiple production timelinesConfigured camera angles, set up and focused lights, and arranged the studio stage to meet the requirements of the productionComposed original music scores, created sound effects, and selected and remixed stock music for productionsEdited video productions, ensuring they met Oracle Brand & Creative production guidelinesUtilized noise reduction and other audio processing during post-production on voice tracks toensure the best possible clarityComposited green screen recordings, effects, animations, and subtitlesUploaded on-demand replays and other media, and updated the relevant portals accordinglyTroubleshot misbehaving equipment, and recommended equipment for asset replacement toensure the studio continued to meet industry standardsEdited and uploaded on-demand replay of events, and updated the JAPAC webcasts site accordinglyManagement of assets and metadata across multiple databases Show less

Oversaw a small footprint, high output rooftop aquaponics farm, generating 1/2 ton of fresh produce monthly in the Orchard Road area of SingaporeManaged a team of full-time farm hands and elderly part-time workersLiaised with chefs, distributors, and salespeople to ensure smooth and efficient operationResearched emerging aquaponics techniques to improve workflowAssessed ongoing condition of plants and fish, and adjusted nutrient balance to promote growth and healthSourced… Show more Oversaw a small footprint, high output rooftop aquaponics farm, generating 1/2 ton of fresh produce monthly in the Orchard Road area of SingaporeManaged a team of full-time farm hands and elderly part-time workersLiaised with chefs, distributors, and salespeople to ensure smooth and efficient operationResearched emerging aquaponics techniques to improve workflowAssessed ongoing condition of plants and fish, and adjusted nutrient balance to promote growth and healthSourced new products to attract new customers and increase value of existing relations Show less

Set up and operated live-to-air press conferences for the Prime Minister and Cabinet members in Australian Parliament HouseTravelled around Australia with Parliamentary Committees to provide live web streaming, audio recordings, video and phone conferencing, and small PA systems for hearingsOperated audio systems in Parliament House’s committee rooms for hearings and special eventsLed teams for audiovisual set-ups and operations in committee rooms, halls, theatres, and meeting rooms… Show more Set up and operated live-to-air press conferences for the Prime Minister and Cabinet members in Australian Parliament HouseTravelled around Australia with Parliamentary Committees to provide live web streaming, audio recordings, video and phone conferencing, and small PA systems for hearingsOperated audio systems in Parliament House’s committee rooms for hearings and special eventsLed teams for audiovisual set-ups and operations in committee rooms, halls, theatres, and meeting rooms around Parliament HouseConfigured videoconferencing systems for Senators and MembersWorked as projectionist in the 280 seat Parliament House theatre for movie screenings utilizing both a 35mm film projector and a 4K digital system Show less

Oversaw multiple projects, frequently simultaneously, from the initial consultation to the planning and tender stages, through to implementation, billing, and follow-upManaged a full-time crew of 4 technicians and 2 office assistants, as well as large groups of casual workers when jobs requiredIdentified equipment requirements and directed purchasesImplemented a new rostering system that more accurately addressed the venue’s needs

Specified gear, set up, operated and packed down multiple PA systems, data/vision, and lighting on a daily basisLed teams of up to 40 techs for productionsDesigned audio systems for conferences, concerts, and awards ceremonies, many of which were nationally televisedOperated events in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Australian Institute of Sport indoor and outdoor stadiums, Exhibition Park In Canberra, the National Press Club, and the Canberra Convention CentreWrote lesson… Show more Specified gear, set up, operated and packed down multiple PA systems, data/vision, and lighting on a daily basisLed teams of up to 40 techs for productionsDesigned audio systems for conferences, concerts, and awards ceremonies, many of which were nationally televisedOperated events in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Australian Institute of Sport indoor and outdoor stadiums, Exhibition Park In Canberra, the National Press Club, and the Canberra Convention CentreWrote lesson plans, delivered staff training, and designed assessment instruments for all employees in Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Show less

Supervised facilities and equipment booking using a credit systemWalked students through set-up and pack-down routines for a variety of systemsProvided audiovisual support for the other lecturers in the departmentRepaired damaged equipment, or arranged for specialists to repair equipment that was beyond my capacity to fix

Delivered training in Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV and Diploma levelTaught beginning through advanced studio recording classes, live sound, music production, and sound for multimediaWrote lesson plans to implement the curriculum requirements set out in the national training package that had been released the year priorDeveloped assessment tools that would be measureable and repeatableKept records of attendance, student work, and assessment results

Updated all classes across the department with assessment details and lecture notesTranscoded and uploaded study material and documentation provided by the other instructors to the school server

Installed the audiovisual component of several exhibits in the National Museum of Australia in preparation for its grand openingInstalled hearing induction loops, touchscreen control systems, computer networks, small theaters, and surround sound systems in government facilities, corporate meeting rooms, and private residences

Organized all aspects of a busy dance studio, including billing, payroll, hiring staff, booking rooms, and promotionGrew the business from 300 students in 1998 to over 900 when I left in 2000

Ran student labs and recording sessionsTutored the students in producing, recording, and editing in both analog and digital formatsDelivered seminars on drum tuning for recording