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James Cornwall

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

This past few years I have been very successfully leading variety teams on a day-to-day basis, whether this is freelance (listed above) or my current full-time job as a Senior Technician at the Alexandra theatre. Working in pressure filled fast past environments with the aim to ensure that the build of a show is completed on time in a safe environment. Being able to deliver the wants and needs of clients is an essential aspect of my job, in this time I have learnt, not only to exceed their expectations but become proficient in dealing with problems before they arise. Anticipating the needs of clients before they reveal them has become a skill of mine that I hold with the up-most importance. I often manage people with little to no experience and take pride in ensuring that I lead from the front, it is a personal belief of mine that I should be able to do whatever I ask of others.

Having worked in a freelance capacity for several years I have found that being able to bring the best out of others in is a net positive on every job, being humble enough to understand that every member of the team has something to offer. This ensures that everyone feels valued and appreciated by a member of management that leads from the front setting the example.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Technician

ATG Alexandra Theatre
Birmingham , West Midlands
2024.05 - Current
  • Troubleshot critical issues quickly, reducing downtime significantly.
  • Adapted rapidly to changing technology environments to maintain service levels.
  • Maximized performance output by implementing effective process improvements strategies.
  • Provided expert advice to junior technicians assisting skill development.
  • Leading from the front to ensure everone is operating in a safe and efficient enviroment.

Freelance Lighting Technician

Self Employeed
Birmingham , West Midlands
2021.06 - Current
  • Tested all lights pre-event to guarantee flawless execution during the show.
  • Holding team meetings, leading to innovative lighting concepts.
  • Leading production teams to incorporate the vision of the client.
  • Updated knowledge about latest technologies in lighting industry for efficient services delivery.
  • Leading Teams with a huge variety of personalities,ages and levels of experiences

Technician

ATG Alexandra Theatre
Birmingham , West Midlands
2020.09 - 2024.04
  • Built complex theatre shows in a fast enviroment.
  • Learnt the basics to programming lightings desks and designing theatre shows.
  • Completed harness/ harness rescuing training
  • Completed firt aid training.

Junior software engineer

Sopra Steria
Birmingham, West Midlands
2017.09 - 2020.07
  • Enhanced system performance by optimising existing software.
  • Adhered strictly to company's coding standards fostering professionalism and consistency across projects.
  • Kept abreast of the latest industry trends, ensuring up-to-date knowledge on best practices.
  • Maintained version control discipline facilitating effective tracking and changes in source code.
  • Developed user-friendly software applications for improved customer experience.

Education

A-Levels - I.T

Edmund Campion
Birmingham
2011.09 - 2013.05

A-Levels - Business

Edmund Campion Sixth Form
Birmingham
2011.09 - 2013.05

A-Levels - Government & Politics

Edmund Campion
Birmingham
2011.09 - 2013.05

Skills

  • Years of Experience in dealing with the wants and needs of demanding clients
  • Keeping Abreast of changing technolgies and methods of completing jobs
  • Cultivating and sheliding younger team members in order to ensure the feel safe and valued in what can be stressful jobs

Affiliations

  • I am very tech savvy and have built numerous computers for commision.
  • Big football fan and season ticket holder.
  • I am a very active person this involves gym,running and football

Timeline

Senior Technician

ATG Alexandra Theatre
2024.05 - Current

Freelance Lighting Technician

Self Employeed
2021.06 - Current

Technician

ATG Alexandra Theatre
2020.09 - 2024.04

Junior software engineer

Sopra Steria
2017.09 - 2020.07

A-Levels - I.T

Edmund Campion
2011.09 - 2013.05

A-Levels - Business

Edmund Campion Sixth Form
2011.09 - 2013.05

A-Levels - Government & Politics

Edmund Campion
2011.09 - 2013.05
James Cornwall