Valentin Olariu

• Deliver high-profile, client-facing AV events across meeting rooms, event spaces, auditoriums and hybrid environments, taking independent ownership of technical delivery on smaller events or working collaboratively with Event Producers and specialist Audio/Video Technicians on complex productions.
• Manage client relationships throughout the event lifecycle, communicating directly with clients to understand requirements, providing technical consultation and advice, coordinating resources and acting as a key technical point of contact from pre-event planning through to live event delivery.
• Operate professional audio systems including Yamaha DM7, DM7 Compact, CL5, CL1 and QL1 consoles, Shure wireless microphone systems and PA systems, supporting complex events with multiple microphones and conferencing sources.
• Program and operate Blackmagic, Roland and ATEM video switchers, Panasonic cameras and scan converters, managing live switching between cameras, presentations and video playback.
• Set up and support Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Logitech and Crestron systems, delivering seamless video and audio conferencing and hybrid event experiences.
• Provide basic AV troubleshooting, fault finding, Dante routing, firmware updates and equipment preparation.

• • Deliver high-profile AV events across international locations including Dublin, Milan, Frankfurt, Madrid and Paris, adapting quickly to unfamiliar venues, technical environments and client requirements while maintaining seamless event delivery and professional communication across diverse teams.

• Delivered high-profile corporate conference events across a multi-level venue, supporting two main event spaces with capacities of 500–600 guests, alongside multiple smaller meeting rooms.
• Prepared and operated AV systems based on event requirements, quotes and rigging specifications, ensuring technical setups met client and production requirements.
• Worked independently on smaller events managing both Audio and Video, while supporting larger productions as part of specialist Audio or Video teams.
• Operated professional Yamaha TF1/TF3 and Allen & Heath SQ5/SQ6 audio consoles, Shure wireless microphone systems, Roland V-160HD, Pulse and Barco video systems, Panasonic cameras, Epson projectors and DMX lighting.
• Acted as a key technical point of contact for clients during events, providing on-site support, troubleshooting issues and maintaining professional service standards.
• Coordinated event crew teams during larger productions, supporting setup and breakdown activities and ensuring technical requirements were delivered efficiently.
• Adapted to different venues and technical environments, providing troubleshooting and technical support with unfamiliar equipment while maintaining effective communication with clients and teams.

Selected Project — London Stock Exchange

Supported a large-scale, high-profile production featuring a large LED wall, multiple cameras, professional audio mixing and video systems within a broadcast-style environment. Coordinated with external technical teams across two days of setup and rehearsals, live event operation and full strike, ensuring successful delivery of a technically complex production.

• Developed a strong technical foundation in professional audio production within an industry-standard studio environment, working across projects including Music, Film, Foley and Radio Drama.
• Gained hands-on experience with professional large-format mixing consoles including Neve 88R, SSL 4000 G+, Custom 75 and AWS 900, developing advanced knowledge of signal flow, recording and mixing workflows.
• Expanded proficiency in Pro Tools and Ableton Live, focusing on professional audio editing, recording, mixing and production techniques.
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered audio projects using professional studio facilities, ensuring final productions met industry-standard technical and production requirements.
• Developed adaptable audio production skills across different creative formats, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a versatile approach to sound.