Marc Schumacher
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a 19-year-old passionate lighting technician with over three years of experience working in the events industry on shows ranging from small corporate broadcasts to 10,000-person outdoor music events and theatre productions. I am always adapting to new challenges I may face and believe that nothing is impossible when you work as a team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Founder
Marc Lighting Solutions
2023.12 - 2026.02
- Marc Lighting Solutions is a South Africa-based events industry service provider, supplying technical equipment to rental companies. The company also provides experienced technical crew for large-scale events, including Sanjola Music in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where lighting and power crew were supplied alongside power cabling to support the local production team.
Job Shadowing
Mgg Productions
Pretoria
2023.02 - 2023.05
- I worked with the in-house technical team at Sunbet Time Square Arena for Backstreet Boys, Sting, and Counting Crows, assisting with tasks such as power distribution, lighting, and audio.
Intern
Prosound
Johannesburg
2021.08 - 2023.02
- I started at Prosound working in the demo room, and later expanded my role to assisting the stores and providing lighting support, all while continuing my responsibilities in the demo room.
Education
High school -
Steyn city school
JohannesburgSound, Light and Live Event Engineering
University of Derby
Derby 2025.09 - 2026.02
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
- Lighting Design
- ETC EOS
- Lighting Technician
- Scenic builder
REFERENCES
Mathew, Lewis, mathew.lewis@splitbeam.co.za, +27 76 057 7571, Gearhouse splitbeam
Hobbies and Interests
My hobbies are woodworking, Metalworking and diy.
COURSES
- August 2023 – August 2023 ETC ASC Technician, ETC
- February 2025 – February 2025 International Rigging, DWR Distribution with Ruud de Deugd
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address: , Derby, Nationality: Driving License
SOCIAL PROFILES
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Timeline
Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering
University of Derby
2025.09 - 2026.02
Founder
Marc Lighting Solutions
2023.12 - 2026.02
Job Shadowing
Mgg Productions
2023.02 - 2023.05
Intern
Prosound
2021.08 - 2023.02
High school -
Steyn city school