Matt Maxfield-Phillips
Bristol
Summary
Skilled sound technician proficient in sound design, mixing, and system operation. Experienced in using industry-standard software like Logic Pro and QLab. Holds a Qualsafe Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. Comfortable working at height and in both independent and collaborative environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Duty Technician
Tobacco Factory Theaters
Bristol
2023.07 - Current
- Maintained and repairing complex technical equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment, upheld compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated closely with wider team members for successful completion of tasks.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to restore functionality.
- Conducted equipment inspections and safety checks to verify proper functionality.
Sound Designer & Operator
The Nobodies| BOVTS
Bristol
2024.06 - 2024.06
2024 Summer Festival at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
Sound No. 3
Into The Woods| BOVTS
Bristol
2023.11 - 2024.12
- Redgrave Theatre, Bristol
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Sound Designer
Holes| Wuzhen Theatre Festival
Wuzhen , China
2023.10 - 2023.10
Sound Designer & Operator
Tiny Dynamite| BOVTS
Bristol
2023.06 - 2023.06
2023 Summer Festival at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
Sound Designer & Operator
Holes| BOVTS
Bristol
2023.05 - 2023.05
2023 Summer Festival at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
- Created immersive soundscapes for enhanced audience experience.
- Collaborated with directors to achieve desired audio effects for the Theatre production.
- Improved visual narratives with tailored soundtracks and ambient noise compositions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Production Arts for Stage & Screen
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Bristol 2022.09 -
A-Levels -
Hereford 6th Form collage
Hereford, Herefordshire 2020.09 - 2022.06
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Microphone Fitting
- Set up and maintenance of sound systems
- Rigging and De-rigging
- Tallescope Operation
- Mixing
- QLab
- Sound Design
- Sound Editing
- Logic Pro
- Operating recording equipment
Soft Skills:
- Cross-Departmental Cooperation
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- First Aid Trained
Work experience
Three Days shadowing the sound department at Les Miserables at the Sondheim theatre.
- Learned how to mix the opening number of the show
- Helped with rig check and mic fittings
- Took over the backstage plot for one show
References
Joe Stathers (Technical Tutor)
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
2 - 3 Downside Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XF
www.oldvic.ac.uk
joe.stathers@oldvic.ac.uk
Tel: 0117 980 9253 (mob: 07775 623256)
Thomas Pitchers (Head Technician)
Tobacco Factory Theatres
The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Rd, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com
technical@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Tel: 07928 515984
Timeline
Sound Designer & Operator
The Nobodies| BOVTS
2024.06 - 2024.06
Sound No. 3
Into The Woods| BOVTS
2023.11 - 2024.12
Sound Designer
Holes| Wuzhen Theatre Festival
2023.10 - 2023.10
Freelance Duty Technician
Tobacco Factory Theaters
2023.07 - Current
Sound Designer & Operator
Tiny Dynamite| BOVTS
2023.06 - 2023.06
Sound Designer & Operator
Holes| BOVTS
2023.05 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts - Production Arts for Stage & Screen
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
2022.09 -
A-Levels -
Hereford 6th Form collage
2020.09 - 2022.06