JACOB ALEX MARSHALL
Bordon,Hampshire
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fringe Venue Technician (Seasonal)
Durham Fringe CIC
Durham, Durham
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Responsible for the technical operation of 'The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre' for two fringe seasons
- Maintained day-to-day operations of the venue, managing get-ins, get-outs, tech runs and performances
- Organised time and resources to adhere to strict scheduling
- Re-arranged technical team to provide assistance to other venues when needed
- Collaborated with talented multidisciplinary teams to execute high-quality work
- Adapted existing technical skills to a fast-paced and varied environment
- Undertook design, programming and operation of lighting, audio, flys and projections for a range of performers
- Worked with performers' expectations to produce high-quality audio and lighting to enhance performances within the given timeframe
- Managed time to accommodate multiple companies on a tight schedule
- Liaised with Front of House, Technical team and performers
- Received and actioned feedback to improve audience experience
- Produced technical plans for lighting layouts
- Ensured all safety standard were followed by all team members and visiting performers in the theatre
- Responsible for the start-of-day and end-of-day procedures in the theatre
Senior College Technical Officer
St Mary's College - Durham University
Durham, Durham
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Established new technical role and structure of running technical aspects of in-house events
- Learn and apply technical skills quickly and effectively with effective problem-solving
- Advise student body on technical equipment for events, alongside Health & Safety protocols
- Run workshops to train and mentor technicians on the operation of technical equipment
- Attend meetings with Senior Staff to discuss equipment, maintenance and event management
- Submitted successful funding applications to improve capabilities and reduce carbon emissions
- Monitor organisations and maintenance of equipment and storage areas
- Provide mentorship to student technicians for upskilling
- Oversaw technical management of all in-house events, including theatre productions, music events, balls, silent discos, open mic nights & open days
- Arrange equipment hires for student societies, events and the wider university
- Produced a comprehensive catalogue of all equipment
- Support external events held within College, liaising with external guests, key staff and student volunteers
Scientific Laser Engineer
Salisbury Burwood
Woking, Surrey
09.2024 - Current
- Liaise with customers, manufacturers and service teams
- Configure and present technical specifications to suit specific customer needs (word, excel, affinity designer)
- Organise and conduct customer visits and product demonstrations nationwide
- Offer technical discussion with clients both in-person and virtually
- Assist customers on-site with technical issues and installations of laser systems
- Organise and engage in conferences and exhibitions to generate leads and build relationships
- Produce supplementary documents, such as presentations and technical data sheets for clients and project planning
- Complete documentation for purchasing processes, such a tenders, supplier registration etc
- Manufacture, test and package certain products
- Product development by managing individual projects, forming reports and undertaking research into a particular task
- Assist colleagues on training and larger projects
- Organise own workload and calendar with specific customers and product lines
Education
Master of Physics (MPhys) - Physics
Durham University
Durham 09.2020 - 07.2024
Skills
- Experience with Venue Profile & Behringer X32 Sound Desks and ETC Ion & Zero88 Jester Lighting Desks
- Sound & Lighting Design
- Rigging
- Fly Operation
- Dynamic Problem-solving
- Funding Applications
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- First Aid At Work Certification (Valid Until 11/11/2028)
- Dangerous Goods for Air Certification (Valid Until 30/11/2027)
- Laser Safety Officer Training Course (Completed 12/02/2026)
References
References available upon request.
Theatre Credits
Technically: A Musical - FHTC - Durham Drama Festival, Durham Fringe & Edinburgh Fringe (Various performances between 01/01/2025-24/08/2025)
Production Manager, Co-Director, Co-Writer, Sound Designer/Operator, Fringe Co-ordinator, Tour Manager
- Managed all technical aspects of the production, including logistics, transport and sourcing of equipment, props and set
- Responsible for scheduling technical rehearsal, get-ins and get-outs and safety briefing for all cast and crew
- Liaised with venues and sponsoring theatre company
- Filed successful funding applications to source funds to support the production tour
- Managed technical budget and supported wider budget discussions
- Designed all audio effects and managed audio for the performances
Doctor Who - Ooook! Productions - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre (Performed 13/06/2024 - 15/06/2024)
Sound Designer
- Designed bespoke sound effects and sourced suitable music for over 100 unique cues
- Implemented all sound cues into QLab with fades and fully annotated for the sound operator
- Held discussions with the director to outline audio requirements and creative vision
Feet of Clay - Ooook! Productions - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre (Performed 26/10/2023 - 28/10/2023)
Deputy Stage Manager
- Responsible for calling all lighting, audio and fly cues
- Ensured safety for all cast and crew during fly operation
- Maintained a comprehensive account of each cue and ensured technical aspects ran smoothly
Gavin & Stacey - Ooook! - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre (Performed 04/05/2023 - 06/05/2023)
Co-Production Manager, Sound Designer/Operator
- Managed applications and interviews for technical crew
- Scheduled technical rehearsals, sourced additional equipment and managed technical budget
- Completed risk assessments for venue
- Managed all audio requirements including radio mics and a live band
- Designed audio effects and operated QLab and audio levels during performances.
The Hogfather - Ooook! Productions - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre (Performed 07/12/2022 - 10/12/2022)
Fly Operator
- Responsible for setting all set-points of each fly
- Operation of hemp flys during performances
- Undertook additional training specifically for fly operation and safety procedures
- Assisted in rigging set pieces to fly bars
The Amazing Maurice - Ooook! Productions - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre (Performed 24/02/2022 - 26/02/2022)
Sound Designer
- Designed all required audio effects
- Edited effects to fit initial feedback from wider creative team
Timeline
Scientific Laser Engineer
Salisbury Burwood
09.2024 - Current
Senior College Technical Officer
St Mary's College - Durham University
09.2023 - 07.2024
Fringe Venue Technician (Seasonal)
Durham Fringe CIC
07.2023 - 07.2024
Master of Physics (MPhys) - Physics
Durham University
09.2020 - 07.2024