David Allen
Ascot
Summary
Flexible and multi-skilled individual with a diverse range of experience within the live event industries.
Responsible, determined and calm in tense environments with an acute awareness of time management.
Self motivated and reliable. Committed to achieving objectives, with attention to detail in planning and execution.
Professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Production Technician
Southbank Centre
London
2018.05 - Current
- Set up and operation of all technical aspects of event production with a specialism in video, but also lighting and sound systems.
- Lead video engineer on a variety of broadcast, streamed or recorded events, including live for TV, literature, award shows, pop and classical concerts and theatrical events
- Responsible for upgrade and installation of 4K capable master control rooms and fibre-based fixed wiring install
Audio Visual Technician
Freelance
London
2013.01 - Current
Event Concept, Firebird, Anna Valley, equip, Showstate, HTS, Creative Technology, Wise, Cameron
- Provided flawless technical execution of live events on site for a number of blue chip clients
- Wrote equipment specifications, risk assessments and day schedules for events, including budget and quotations
Production Technician
Southbank Centre
London
2012.08 - 2018.05
Audio Visual Technician
Cameron
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2005.08 - 2012.08
Stage Technician
Scottish Opera
2002.01 - 2005.01
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Music
University of Paisley
PaisleyBS7909 Electrical Systems in the Events Industry -
City and Guilds
London2377-22 In-Service Inspection and Electrical Test -
City and Guilds
LondonMobile Vertical, Boom, Push Vertical, Forklift Op -
Skyreach
LondonSkills
- Specialism in video Proficient in all switching, vision mixing, projection, graphics, and camera work including all related conversion, networking, streaming and distribution
- Newtek Tricaster, Blackmagic ATEM vision mixer and
- Experienced director
- Panasonic PTZ camera operator
- Video recording and editing using DaVinci Resolve
- Proficient in sound reinforcement
- Proficient in lighting rig and focus, basic GrandMA op
- Classical music staging, contemporary stage management experience
- Proficient in operation of QLab 5, Powerpoint and Keynote
- Show calling experience and project management
- Used to working as part of a large team or equally confident on a solo tour
Timeline
Senior Production Technician
Southbank Centre
2018.05 - Current
Audio Visual Technician
Freelance
2013.01 - Current
Production Technician
Southbank Centre
2012.08 - 2018.05
Audio Visual Technician
Cameron
2005.08 - 2012.08
Stage Technician
Scottish Opera
2002.01 - 2005.01
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Music
University of Paisley
BS7909 Electrical Systems in the Events Industry -
City and Guilds
2377-22 In-Service Inspection and Electrical Test -
City and Guilds
Mobile Vertical, Boom, Push Vertical, Forklift Op -
Skyreach