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