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I am confident working in fast-paced production environments, adapting to technical challenges, collaborating with production teams, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism under pressure. Having already completed my RSL Level 4 Higher Certificate, I am now preparing to transition into the professional audio industry and continue developing my skills within live sound and event production.", "location": "Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa" }, "work": [ { "company": "NLB Productions", "position": "Live Audio Engineer", "location": "Baluchi Restaurant, Sandton, Gauteng", "startDate": "2026-08", "endDate": "2026-08", "highlights": [ "Engineered the live audio production for a women’s conference at Baluchi Restaurant, Johannesburg, overseeing the Audio Public Address system setup and configuration", "Optimized the audio system for clear and consistent coverage throughout the audience area, enhancing my expertise in corporate live event production" ] }, { "company": "JM Events Services", "position": "Live Audio and AV Technician", "location": "Gauteng, South Africa", "startDate": "2026-08", "endDate": "2026-08", "highlights": [ "Collaborated with JM Events Services to execute the Tri-Series South Africa 2026 Conference at Carnivore, Johannesburg", "Engineered the setup and configuration of Audio and AV Public Address systems, ensuring optimal audio and visual coverage throughout the venue", "Seized the opportunity to enhance live event production within a corporate conferencing environment" ] }, { "company": "NLB Productions", "position": "Monitor Mixing Engineer - Shaky Russel Live Production @The Shopping & Food Fest 2026", "location": "Red Roman Shed, Kempton Park, Gauteng", "startDate": "2026-07", "endDate": "2026-07", "highlights": [ "Duties comprised the assistance in equipment placement and setup on stage, audio equipment testing/line-checks and close coordination with artists and techncial crew members. The role of monitor engineering was executed to ensure artists were provided with their own curated monitor mixes as an Allen & Heath QU32 was operated." ] }, { "company": "Andre Kruger", "position": "Live Sound Technician — Prime Circle", "location": "Katy’s Palace Bar, Sandton, Gauteng", "highlights": [ "Assisted with full technical production workflow for a live concert, including unloading and rigging of audio equipment, stage setup, and system preparation. Provided on-stage and front-of-house support during the performance, including equipment changes and live operational assistance, and contributed to post-show strike, teardown, and reloading of production gear." ] }, { "company": "NLB Productions", "position": "Live Sound Operator (Supervised) — The Barnyard Theatre Emperors Palace", "location": "Kempton Park, Gauteng", "current": true, "highlights": [ "Operated an Allen & Heath QU-32 digital mixing console during live theatre performances, performing supervised live mixing of musical content on a nightly basis. Responsible for front-of-house audio balancing, cue execution, and maintaining consistent sound quality within a professional live production environment." ] }, { "company": "NLB Productions", "position": "Sound Technician — The Barnyard Theatre Emperors Palace", "location": "Kempton Park, Gauteng", "current": true, "highlights": [ "Provided technical support for live entertainment productions within a professional theatre environment, with responsibilities including audio system setup, stage preparation, microphone deployment, signal routing, and live sound reinforcement. Assisted in maintaining efficient backstage operations and consistent audio performance during rehearsals and live shows while working collaboratively with performers and production teams.", "Outside productions held at the venue which were assited in:", "* Brendan Peyper", "* Prime Circle", "* No sleep'till Brakpan — Danny De Wet", "* Corporate Conferences" ] }, { "company": "Stage Tech", "position": "Sound Technician — Rustenburg Golf Country Club Awards Night 2025", "location": "Rustenburg,North West", "highlights": [ "Assisted in the technical preparation and execution of a live awards event, including pre-event equipment testing, logistical loading and transport of production equipment, and on-site setup of audio, stage, and lighting systems. Supported live performance operations during the event by contributing to the efficient setup and functionality of professional production environments for performing artists and event proceedings." ] }, { "company": "Stage Tech", "position": "Sound Technician — Fashion Police 2025", "location": "Sandton,Gauteng", "highlights": [ "Provided backstage audio support during live fashion runway productions, including the preparation, deployment, and management of wireless audio systems such as Countryman and handheld microphones for performers and presenters. Assisted with technical coordination, audio system setup, stage preparation, and strike procedures to ensure efficient live production workflow and reliable audio performance throughout the event." ] }, { "company": "Stage Tech", "position": "Sound Technician — Glimlag Fees 2025", "location": "Benoni,Gauteng", "highlights": [ "Participated in the technical execution of live audio production within a festival environment, with responsibilities including sound reinforcement setup, microphone configuration, signal flow management, stage monitoring, and operational troubleshooting. 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