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Sam Davis Sound & Rigging
About Me
I am a hardworking, reliable, trustworthy and honest person who gets on well with everyone. I enjoy working as part of a team but can also work on my own; I have the ability to meet any targets and deadlines set and I like to complete tasks to a high standard. I am prepared to be both flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of my employer and I am willing to learn new skills and gain further qualifications. I have an excellent attendance record at school and I’m always punctual. I like to socialise with people and have a good sense of humor. I am also a well-spoken person and presentable.
You’re invited to explore my work and contact me so we can discuss how we can do some great work together. Just scroll on down and look at my experience, education, skill sets and areas of work.
Experience
My Experience
Freelancing
2019 - On Going
Whilst freelancing I have been able to work on audio, lighting, AV and rigging. This has allowed me to gain even more knowledge within the industry.
I am currently working towards my Level 2 National Rigging Certificate. I have also been one of the leading techs for Riverside Ice and Leisure centre's ice show Beauty and the Beast, where I ran FOH sound.
I have experience working in multiple venues of various sizes, some of these venues include: The 02 Arena, Magazine London, Printworks and The ExCel Centre, as well as private functions.
Production Technician
at The Rose Theatre
Kingston
June 2022 - October 2022
Production technician within the theatre covering a range of aspects in technical theatre such as, sound, rigging, stage and lighting.
Crewing Experience with Five Star Crew
September 2021 - May 2022
Since 2021 I have been working with a crew company called Five Star Crew. Whilst working with them I have gained more experience in the industry due to being able to work on a range of different events and also work on different set ups and de-rigs.
University
2019 - 2022
Whilst being at university I have been able to gain new skills in audio and also gain more experience within the sound aspect. I was also a part of the Live Sound Society where I have been able to work on a range of events from small pub gigs to a larger scale of club style nights running audio.
While at university I was also one of the main audio technicians for the showcase performances, where as a part of a team we set up the FOH audio and monitors. During these performances I had the opportunity to work on both FOH and Monitors, which were DiGiCo Desks. I was also responsible for the recording of audio for the event.
Secondary School and Sixth Form
2012 - 2019
Whilst at school I had the opportunity to work on a variety of different musicals, where on some shows I ran the technical aspect and was in charge of sound. This allowed me to experiment with different speaker placements, allowing me to gain knowledge and experience within the audio aspect of the technical industry. I was also the FOH engineer for a school event called gym and dance where I was also in charge of sound.
Academic Experience
My Studies
University of West London
Sept 2019Â - June 2022
I am in the final year of my BA(Hons) Live Sound Engineering degree graduating in July. This degree has covered theatre sound, light & sound system design, acoustics, location sound & recording, studio recording and live sound production.
Ormiston Rivers Academy/ Ormiston Rivers Academy Sixth Form
Sept 2012Â - June 2017/ Sept 2017 - June 2019
Throughout this time I completed GCSEs in English, Maths, Engineering, Science and Design & Technology. During my time in sixth form I studied a level 3 Subsidiary diploma in music technology, level 3 technical certificate in engineering, media studies and a technical certificate in motor mechanics.
My Skillset
Digital Audio Workstations
Pro Tools
Logic Pro X
Capture Software and ETC Lighting console
A confident user of Capture and also able to do basic programming of ETC lighting consoles.
Live Sound Engineering
I am able to work as a FOH Engineer, Patch Engineer or monitors Engineer.
Dante Certifications
I currently hold a Level 1 Second Edition Dante Certificate and am working towards the level 2 and 3.
National Rigging Certificate
I am an NRC Level 2 qualified rigger.
Areas of Work
Live Sound Engineering
Live Sound Engineer for Events
Event Rigging
NRC Level 2 Rigger
Music Editing for sports
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