Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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James Buck

Havant,Hampshire

Summary

Skilled sound and lighting operator with a passion for performance and live theatre. Able to adapt to any form of outside act and entertainer to best suit the needs of the artist and business. worked with a multitude of performers and acts from across the country and developed close working relations with many of them.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Entertainment team leader

Warner Leisure Hotels
Hayling Island, Hampshire
2022.05 - Current
  • Facilitated talent auditions, discovering new performers for the team.
  • Ensured smooth event execution by managing backstage operations.
  • Streamlined communication processes to ensure seamless event planning.
  • Developed scripts to bring unique storytelling elements into performances,.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through empathetic leadership style,.
  • Liaised with other departments for coordinated event planning.

Sound and lighting board operator

Warner Leisure Hotels
Hayling Island, Hampshire
2022.05 - Current
  • Consulted regularly with performers about their needs, tailoring services to meet them effectively.
  • Monitored performance space for optimal acoustics and visibility, making necessary adjustments.
  • Worked closely with directors to translate their vision into a reality using lights and sounds.
  • Coordinated with other technical staffs for smooth integration of various elements during events.
  • Handled emergency repairs on-the-spot to avoid disruptions during shows.
  • Kept all sound and lighting instruments in peak condition by performing routine maintenance.
  • Balanced input volumes from different sources for consistent audio output across venues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

Bath Spa University
Bath
2019.08 - 2022.04

Skills

  • Stage lighting control programming
  • Sound designing
  • Audience awareness
  • Audio visual software proficiency
  • Stage acoustics understanding
  • Light board operation expertise
  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Musical instrument proficiency
  • Vocal technique
  • Choreography mastery
  • Decisive decision-making
  • Leadership proficiency
  • Communication excellence
  • Tolerance and patience

Affiliations

  • singing
  • Dance(ballet, jazz and tap)
  • Guitar
  • Ice skating

Accomplishments

Award for 'safe and secure' work environment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Entertainment team leader

Warner Leisure Hotels
2022.05 - Current

Sound and lighting board operator

Warner Leisure Hotels
2022.05 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

Bath Spa University
2019.08 - 2022.04
James Buck