Rory Eccles Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Level 2 Support for Operations Team – Providing in depth troubleshooting and support for Diversified day 2 operations teams working at CIBC Square. Primary point of escalation for all issues regarding conference centre equipment. I have an in depth theoretical and operational understanding of all A/V and UC systems at CIBC Square.• Coordinating relationship between Install and Ops Teams – Responsible for the graceful handoff of installed equipment from install team to operations team. This involves the production of documentation on a wide variety of A/V and UC systems at CIBC Square, the organisation and execution of QAQC testing, and the training of operations personnel. This position requires extensive coordination between the various Diversified teams, CIBC teams and product vendors. Ultimately the goal is to ensure that install configurations match operational use cases, and that operations teams have the skills and tool necessary to quickly and effectively integrate installed equipment into day-to-day activities. • Commissioning and QC Testing on Installed Systems – Installation engineer focusing primarily on broadcast systems. Alongside my primary work with the Diversified Day 2 team. I have been working with the install team both on the commissioning of select A/V subsystems; primarily those involving live broadcast and studio production. Coordinating with IT teams to ensure proper network configuration within a high security environment.

Toronto, Canada Area

Technician Carlu TheatreSound Engineering Lead – Primary sound engineer for productions, responsible for setup of audio system from microphones and digital playback devices through digital control console too PA over XLR and Cat5 cable network. Primary audio console programmer and operator working with Soundcraft and Digico Consoles. Responsible for testing and maintenance of in house audio routing network.Lighting and Electrics Technician – Responsible for the setup of power distribution system from Cam-Lok breaker output through power distribution panel and Soca distribution network to lighting fixtures. Setup of DMX-512 data distribution network from control consoles too lighting fixtures and fixture address and control mode setup. Programming and operation of lighting control consoles. Completion of both Electrical safety and distribution training and lighting control and moving lights operation training provided by Freeman Company CanadaRigging Technician – Operation and setup of theatre rigging system (4 - 12” Stage truss, 1 - 12” box truss with motorized chain hoists). Responsible for rigging safety checks and accurate execution of rigging plans. Extensive experience with large scale truss setups for lighting, projection and flown PA systems. Familiar with standard hang setups, equipment safety ratings and load calculations. Completion of rigging safety and operation training course provided through Freeman Company Canada.Film Set Support – On site support for film crews with “The Handmaids Tale” and “You Brought the Sunshine”. Primarily worked with Grip and Electrics departments with rigging operation and patching into on site power distribution system and in-house DMX networks. On site through entirety of setup and shooting schedule.

Various

Van Valkenburg Communications (VVC Productions) provides full service Audio/Visual, Staging and Web Production services for clientele throughout Ontario. My capacity in this position includes a wide range or responsibilities, working closely with key stakeholders in the technical production, setup, staging and execution of audio/video productions.- Operating in time sensitive environments where news media, key stakeholders, high level representatives of government and organisations are present- Maintaining high level of professionalism while producing top quality audio/visual, event staging and web broadcast services.- Skilled operation of a variety of broadcast technologies including grip and gaffer, camera operation, audio mixing/recording and web broadcast switching boards.

Toronto, Canada

Short documentary looking into the culture of the Toronto sex club Oasis Aqualounge. The project examined the club's history in the gay bathhouse scene of 1970's Toronto. The turmoil of the 1981 police raids and subsequent protest movement. And development of the club into the sex positive institution and community it is today.

Kingston Ontario Canada

Radio Producer at Kingston's CFRC Radio. My position included the writing, hosting and broadcast of a self produced radio show for the station. Alongside the show my responsibilities included the production of advertisements for broadcast, Promotions for the station both for broadcast and at live events, and the setup and recording of live shows for late broadcast.-Achieved Station award for Best New Show 2011- Production of live and pre-recorded content for broadcast- Development and recording of advertisement copy for broadcast- Station Promotions - Live show recording for broadcast