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Harry McNeill

Ormskirk,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced Lighting Technician with 7 years of success orchestrating

preparation, operation and maintenance of theatrical and a wide range of festivals lighting systems. Expertly building, training and coordinating

technical crew across multiple entertainment venues accomplished

Lighting.


Innovative Lighting Technician specialising in visually-stunning lighting

production for theatre and mainstream festivals events. Experienced in

diverse set-ups and rigs to meet wide-ranging client demands.


I am a productive individual with strong objective to acquire work

experience and gain knowledge from technical support team.

Enthusiastic in helping customers set-up accounts and configure

network. Adaptable to challenging situations and demanding deadlines.

Work history

Freelance Crew Technician

ER productions
London
  • Supported laser, special FX, and stage production on high-profile international tours including Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, and JLS.
  • Contributed to major shows and festivals across the Middle East, including large-scale productions in Saudi Arabia.
  • Worked in fast-paced, high-pressure environments to meet tight deadlines and deliver seamless live performances.
  • Collaborated with technical teams to ensure safety, quality, and impact of visual effects across diverse venues and audiences.
  • Managed stock levels for optimal business performance.

Stage & Lighting Technician

Broadwick live
London

• Set up large-scale lighting rigs for Printworks London maintaining

excellent safety and quality standards throughout set up and pack

down.

• Collaborated with Lighting designer to ascertain aesthetic

requirements for the out come of the job, delivering to client needs.

• Worked with head rigger and the Lighting designer during set-up and

operation of lighting equipment, maintaining accuracy and safety.

• Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations

• Programmed consoles and loaded automated colour change systems

prior to events.

Lighting designer / Technician

Peel entertainment

• Carried out technical monitoring, repairs and maintenance of Lighting

fixtures and special effects equipment, ensuring compliance with the

senior technician

• Collaborated with show Director to ascertain aesthetic requirements

for the show and delivering to client needs.

• Analysed and interpreted lighting designer's plans and detailed notes

from stage management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations through

maintenance and working at heights

• Programmed consoles and loaded automated colour change systems

prior to events

• Performed maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and

quality operations.

• Worked with the Head technician during set-up and operation of

lighting equipment, maintaining accuracy and safety.

• Set up large-scale lighting rigs for all events on board the ship,

maintaining excellent safety and quality standards throughout set up

and pack down.

Stage and lighting technician

Black Widow Design
Liverpool, Liverpool

• Worked with an array of different types of company during set-up and

operation of lighting equipment, maintaining accuracy and safety.

• Set up large-scale lighting rigs for festivals across the uk. Maintaining

excellent safety and quality standards throughout set up and pack

down.

• Programmed consoles and loaded automated colour change systems

prior to events, maintaining excellent and timing.

• Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations

• Carried out technical monitoring, repairs and maintenance of lighting

and sfx equipment, ensuring compliance with the manufacturer

requirements.

• Worked with local crew during set-up and operation of lighting

equipment, maintaining accuracy and safety.

Technical manager

Mansion
Liverpool, Merseyside

• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and

update participants on programme details and milestones.

• Met and collaborated with sound technician to uncover issues, identify

applicable solutions and offer guidance whilst equeueing and

tweaking the room to receive the best optimal

• Managed implementation of new technological improvements

resulting in increased efficiency.

• Acted as first point of contact for freelance production and event

managers on all visiting productions, in-house productions and

commercial hires, advising on and supporting engagements.

• Kept accurate records of hours worked by technical staff.

• Assisted with fit-up and get-out of productions.

• Maintained good relationships with local and national suppliers,

seeking out competitive deals for hires and equipment.

Technical Operations

St Helens theatre royal
St Helens, St. Helens

• Analysed and interpreted lighting designer's plans and detailed notes

from stage management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Carried out technical monitoring, repairs and maintenance of lighting

fixtures and safety equipment.

• Assisted with fit-up and get-out of productions.

• Worked closely with stakeholders on seating systems to confirm

designs met production needs and capacity parameters.

• Kept accurate records of hours worked by technical staff.

• Provided training to contract staff on stage techniques and lighting

computer technologies.

• Trained and supervised all stage event crew staff in technical safety

procedures.

Education

GCSEs - Drama

Scarisbrick Hall School
Ormskirk
07.2016

GCSEs - ICT

Scarisbrick Hall School
Ormskirk
07.2016

GCSEs - Art

Scarisbrick Hall School
Ormskirk
07.2016

GCSEs - Music

Scarisbrick Hall School
Ormskirk
07.2016

Skills

    Crew management

    Lighting design

    Effective leader

    Electrical engineering

    Venue assessment

    Advanced knowledge of technology

    Install technician

    Maintenance and repair

    SFX technician

    Grand MA 2/3 user

    Chamsys user

    Resolume - madrix user

    IPAF certified

Timeline

Freelance Crew Technician

ER productions

Stage & Lighting Technician

Broadwick live

Lighting designer / Technician

Peel entertainment

Stage and lighting technician

Black Widow Design

Technical manager

Mansion

Technical Operations

St Helens theatre royal

GCSEs - Drama

Scarisbrick Hall School

GCSEs - ICT

Scarisbrick Hall School

GCSEs - Art

Scarisbrick Hall School

GCSEs - Music

Scarisbrick Hall School
Harry McNeill