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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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.

San Francisco, California

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

San Francisco, California

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

San Francisco, California

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

Singapore

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.

Singapore

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.

Canberra, Australia

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.

Canberra, Australia

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.

Canberra, Australia

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.

Canberra, Australia

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

Canberra, Australia

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.

Canberra, Australia

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

Canberra, Australia

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

San Jose, California

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

San Francisco, California

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