A selection of roles I have undertaken with various companies include:
Lighting Design & Engineer,
LED Screen Engineer, A/V, Audio
Warehouse
Lighting Engineer,
(TV Set LED Installation)
Production Management
2017 - 2019
Christmas Live at Doncaster Racecourse for SVL Hire (also Lighting Design)
2017 - 2019
University of Manchester Graduation Ball for University of Manchester Students Union
2018
DoubleTree By Hilton Hull Grand Opening June for SVL Hire (also Lighting Design)
Lighting Design
2020
Queen Symphonic: A Rock Orchestra Experience UK Tour for dBS Solutions
2018 - 2019
Various themed private marquee parties & weddings for SVL Hire
2018
Hearing Fund UK Annual Gala for Bells Backline
2016
ABC & Support at Easterbrook Hall Dumfries for SVL Hire
Console Operator
2018 - 2020
Message Trust Higher Tours for MTS Live
2017 - 2019
Ireby Folk Festival Cumbria for SVL Hire
2018
Kevin and Karen Dance Tour (Cover Engineer/Operator) for Adam Nicholls
2015 - 2017
Christmas Live at Doncaster Racecourse for SVL Hire
Lighting Engineer
2018 - 2019
Warrington Music Festival for dBS Solutions
2019
Ultimate Strongman: Team World Championship Nottingham Arena for MTS Live
2013 - 2016, 2018 - 2019
Lowther Castle halloween architectural lighting for SVL Hire
2019
After Races entertainment at Haydock Park & York Racecourses for Audiorent Clair AG
2015
Status Quo at Queen of the South FC June (and House Console Operator) for SVL Hire
LED Screen Engineer
2019 - 2020
Giants Live Strongest Man competitions in various UK Arenas for MTS Live (Chauvet PVP5)
2019
Various corporate events for Sparq (Absen A3 Pro)
Freelance
2017 - Date
Working on a wide range of projects for several clients including live events/concerts, corporate awards dinners & conferences, theatre and TV.
Paradise Green
Technical Consultant
2016 - 2020
Working during the Edinburgh Fringe as a venue technician/Technical Manager and providing support year-round to the core technical team.
Managing teams of technicians responsible for day to day operation of 4 stages across 2 busy venues.
Maintaining lighting, power and rigging plans for spaces.
Manchester Universities Technical Theatre Society
Chair (2016-17 Academic Year)
2014 - 2017
Managing technical support and equipment hire for upwards of 40 mostly student-led events ranging from small theatrical performances to a music festival.
Meeting clients to determine their needs and design full production packages for upcoming projects.
Now an alumni member I provide training to new and existing members to help inspire them to take an interest in the industry.
SVL Hire Ltd
Casual Technician
2013 - 2017
Programming & operation of lighting installations using Chamsys MagicQ consoles
Installation of production equipment, planning distribution of power & data for projects and producing lighting designs when required.
Undertaking regular warehouse work including preparation of equipment for jobs and maintenance of intelligent & generic lighting fixtures.
Degree
2014 - 2017 University of Manchester
BSc (hons) Computer Science - 1st Class
Licences & Tickets
Full UK Driving Licence
IPAF 3a & 3b
Other Training
March 2017 UK Rigging Training: Three Day Rigging for the Entertainment Industry