Enthusiastic Sound Engineer with experience delivering high-quality audio, Lighting and Video support for live events. Proactive and organised to meet tight deadlines. I am hard-working and thrive in a fast-paced environment. I am Detail-focused and have gained many years of experience in live events and productions doing Sound Lighting and Video. My time at Kammac through COVID helped me develop My people management skills.
Hi, I’m
Simon Adams
Sound Engineer
Greasby,Wirral
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
21
years of post-secondary education
5
Certificate
Work history
Sterling Event GroupManchester, Manchester
Live Sound Engineer
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- As an event technician I have been a part of production including Pioneer Awards, BCS annual conference, CPAC Conference MUFC and THG Christmas parties. I have taken on the roles of FOH engineer, Monitor Engineer and Rigger. During my time in the industry, I have been in many venues like The Point at Emirates Old Trafford, Victoria Warehouse, and Manchester Central along with many others so I have a good understanding of how venues operate and run.
- Conducted detailed soundchecks During performance rehearsals to ensure all equipment was correctly calibrated and in excellent working order.
- Maintained advanced knowledge of the latest industry developments and equipment upgrades to facilitate first-class live performances.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Identified and resolved technical problems to improve sound quality.
- Taking a leading role on site to help maintain the high standards expected of our clients.
- Helping Maintain audio, lighting and vision equipment for events
- Although I have a specialty in Audio I have experience and knowledge of Lighting and Video systems including ChamSys, Avolites and MA Lighting, Led Wall video switchers and projection.
Sterling Event GroupManchester, Manchester
Venue Technician
05.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- As Part of the Venue team including my day to day venue runs setting smaller PA systems up I have been on many of the bigger events in a number of roles including Audio Rigger, FOH Engineer, Monitor Engineer, Lighting rigger and lighting engineer for conferences, Bands and DJ's. along with the on site experience i have gained at venues like Manchester central, Emirates Old Trafford and Victoria Warehouse.
- Set-up equipment and performed recordings for birthdays, weddings and funerals.
- Communicated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
- Documented speech and music using recording equipment.
- Set up of Video Lighting and audio Equipment for weddings conferences and parties around our venues in Manchester
Kammac PLCWidnes, Halton
Operations Controller
11.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Assisting the operations Manager in running the operation of the warehouse including, inbound, outbound picking and packing to ensure all Targets are met. as well as managing the warehouse team im all aspects of their day to day activities from Health and safety to ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard.
- Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
- Reduced costs and improved operations by analyzing processes and customer feedback.
- Minimized discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
- Strategically scheduled and managed 10+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
- Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
- Implemented corrective actions after collecting and analyzing customer and employee feedback.
- Partnered with internal teams to develop new operating opportunities to enhance service delivery.
Sterling Event GroupManchester, Manchester
Audio Prep Technician
06.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Hands on prepping of all audio equipment including d&b speakers/line arrays mixing consoles and building racks including amp patches and DANTE networking systems. gained the confidence and ability to mix FOH and monitors on a verity of Yamaha Consoles.
MSP GlobalAintree, Sefton
Warehouse Technician
04.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- As a member of the warehouse team I maintained all of the hire equipment and prepare all the jobs to leave, as a member of the technical team I have assisted and operated many jobs including, Everton Dixies (End of season Awards), operated vision for St Marys' proms in the park and a whole host of other jobs
Floral Pavilion New Brighton, Wirral
Sound Engineer
01.2016 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Supported in the delivery of sound production for the performance of US singing legend, Jack Jones on his 2016 UK Tour and a number of UK Rock Tribute Bands including Led Zeppelin and Yes
ADLIB AudioLiverpool, Liverpool
Audio Warehouse Technician
11.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Gained experience in the aspects of general warehousing duties including preparing and loading equipment for events and cleaning and maintaining sound and lighting equipment on return from events.
Education
West Cheshire CollegeEllesmere Port
A-Levels from Theatre Technology and Stage Management
09.2013 - 08.2014
University overview
Liverpool Community CollegeLiverpool
A-Levels from Theatre Technology and Stage management
09.2012 - 08.2013
University overview
Hilbre High SchoolWirral
GCSEs from English Language
09.2008 - 08.2012
University overview
Hilbre High SchoolWirral
GCSEs from English Literature
09.2008 - 08.2012
University overview
Hilbre High SchoolWirral
GCSEs from Math's
09.2008 - 08.2012
University overview
Hilbre High SchoolWirral
GCSEs from Certificate in Digital Application
09.2008 - 09.2012
University overview
Hilbre High SchoolWirral
GCSEs from BTEC Science
09.2008 - 08.2012
University overview
Skills
- Front of house mixing
- Digital audio principles
- Tuning expertise
- Signal processing
- Sound design
- Control console operation
- Selecting equipment
- Lighting equipment
- Hard working
- Quick learner
- Reliable
- Good problem solver
- Work as part of a team
- Work off own initiative
- Proven Leadership
- Organized
- Excellent computer skills
Certification
- Fire Marshal Training 2020
- IPAF 3a and 3b expires 31/08/2027
- 3 Day Rigging Course at UK Rigging
- D&B System Fundamentals and Software
- DANTE Level 1
- DANTE Level 2
- DANTE Level 3
Additional Information
Additional Information
Sound
I have gained a lot of valuable experience with a variety of audio equipment such as Yamaha, Digico, Midas and Allen and Heath sound desks along with D&B, l'acoustics and RCF speakers and line array systems. I have also a lot of experience in designing, deploying and tuning simple audio systems and complex multi-position systems including line arrays.
Lighting
I have gained a lot of valuable experience with a variety of Lighting equipment such as Avolites and MA consoles along with a variety of of lamp LED and intelligent fixtures i have experience patching programming and operating shows of avolites consoles
Video
I have gained a lot of valuable experience with a variety of Video equipment such as LED walls and novastar processors, I can confidently rig and program LED video walls.
Timeline
Live Sound Engineer
Sterling Event Group
05.2022 - Current
Venue Technician
Sterling Event Group
05.2021 - 04.2022
Operations Controller
Kammac PLC
11.2020 - 05.2021
Audio Prep Technician
Sterling Event Group
06.2019 - 10.2020
Warehouse Technician
MSP Global
04.2016 - 02.2019
Sound Engineer
Floral Pavilion
01.2016 - 04.2016
Audio Warehouse Technician
ADLIB Audio
11.2015 - 12.2015
West Cheshire College
A-Levels from Theatre Technology and Stage Management
09.2013 - 08.2014
Liverpool Community College
A-Levels from Theatre Technology and Stage management
09.2012 - 08.2013
Hilbre High School
GCSEs from English Language
09.2008 - 08.2012
Hilbre High School
GCSEs from English Literature
09.2008 - 08.2012
Hilbre High School
GCSEs from Math's
09.2008 - 08.2012
Hilbre High School
GCSEs from Certificate in Digital Application
09.2008 - 09.2012
Hilbre High School
GCSEs from BTEC Science
09.2008 - 08.2012
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