Alex Crossland
Dewsbury,Kirklees
Summary
Talented Technician with 6 years of event experience and achieving demanding objectives in fast-paced settings. Able to optimise procedures and improve performance to maximise productivity. I am an enthusiastic events professional willing to take on any task to help organisation's mission succeed with a passion for learning and developing my skillset and knowledge. I am pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills, excellent time management and work well as part of a team and individually.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Backline Technician
Jamie Webster
Liverpool
06.2023 - 08.2023
- For Liverpool artist Jamie Webster
- In this run of festival shows and tours, Iset up the stage including drums, guitars, and amplifiers
- I looked after and maintained guitarsfor Jamie and the band
- Ensured guitars, drums and amplifiers were well kept, accurately tunedand in high standard
- I ensured guitar changes were punctual and that the stage was set upneatly.
Guitar Technician
The Zutons
Liverpool
06.2023 - 06.2023
- I looked after and maintained guitars for the band
- Ensured guitars and amplifiers were well kept, tuned and in high standard
- I ensured guitar changes were punctual and that the stage was set up neatly.
- Performed scheduled installation and maintenance duties in support of operational efficiency.
Studio Coordinator
Avril Lavigne
Wakefield
04.2023 - 04.2023
- For Avril Lavigne and her production team at Production Park during her Europe 2023 tour rehearsals
- I looked after the studio they were rehearsing in and onsite for any technical issues and was the point of contact for anything Avril and her team needed.
- Answered phone calls and responded to emails from clients.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
Guitar Technician
Skinny Living
Wakefield
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Looked after and maintained guitars for the band
- Performed scheduled installation and maintenance duties in support of operational efficiency.
- Ensured guitars were well kept, tuned and in high standard
- Ensured guitar changes were punctual.
Lead Technician
Share Your Story
Leeds
09.2022 - 12.2023
- For the BBC's Share Your Story tour across schools in the UK
- Responsible for all equipment and set up, liaising with production teams in the office and onsite and ensuring presenters and celebrities are satisfied throughout the tour.
- Delivered reliable, high quality technical support to the BBC team daily.
- Followed technical documentation for accurate installation, maintenance and repair work.
Merchandise seller
Parquet Courts
05.2022 - 06.2023
- EU/UK - Touring Crew and Merchandise seller, for Parquet Courts across Europe and UK
- Assisted in load in and set up, pack down and load out and responsible for all merchandise in and out.
- Identified and targeted potential customers by facilitating easy buying process and selling to customers' specific needs.
- Received stock deliveries, accurately completing paperwork and updating system records.
- Maximised sales revenue through effective upselling and cross-selling of associated products.
- Conducted Count In and Count Out of all merchandise before and after each show alongside cashing up and ensuring that money was correct balanced against sales
Venue Manager
Beerhouses
Dewsbury, Kirklees
09.2021 - 01.2022
- For Beerhouses' “The Terrace”
- Met licensing and statutory requirements for compliant events and performances.
- Diversified event schedules to encourage new visitors, increasing client and customer bases
- Allocated staff and responsibilities according to event needs, maintaining smooth venue operations.
- Promoted future events to guests attending similar performances, increasing repeat visits.
- Evaluated customer feedback to aid continual improvement of venue services and operations.
- Maintained outstanding event health & safety through diligent risk assessments and taking action to reduce risks.
- Designed event set-up and displays to match client requests alongside ensuring all equipment was maintained and working to the highest standards and fixed any issues that arose
Education
BA HONS - Live Events Production
University of Bolton
2021
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Technology, Music Technology
Leeds College of Music
Leeds 09/2016 - 05/2018
Skills
- Production support
- Safety compliance
- High-value project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Extensive organisational skills
- Repair services
- Production scheduling
- Critical thinking
- Exemplary written and verbal communication
- Customer service
Career Highlights
Glastonbury Festival, Benicassim Festival, TRNSMT Festival, Y Not? Festival, Brixton Academy, Albert Hall, Paradiso- Amsterdam, The Piece Hall- Halifax
Additional Information
- DBS , Highfield Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders (RQF), Public Liability Insurance, First Aid at Work, Project Management V3
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Backline Technician
Jamie Webster
06.2023 - 08.2023
Guitar Technician
The Zutons
06.2023 - 06.2023
Studio Coordinator
Avril Lavigne
04.2023 - 04.2023
Guitar Technician
Skinny Living
12.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Technician
Share Your Story
09.2022 - 12.2023
Merchandise seller
Parquet Courts
05.2022 - 06.2023
Venue Manager
Beerhouses
09.2021 - 01.2022
BA HONS - Live Events Production
University of Bolton
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Technology, Music Technology
Leeds College of Music
09/2016 - 05/2018
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