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Alexander Coutts- Smith

PARMELIA,WA

Summary

I am a highly experienced sound and lighting technician with an extensive and proven track record of successfully delivering a range of innovative and traditional strategies in the entertainment industry.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Theatre Arts Technician

Department Of Education
02.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated, maintained and operated lighting and sound systems.
  • Contributed to cost-effective production budgets by efficiently managing resources such as materials, labor hours, and equipment rentals.
  • Enhanced productions by designing and implementing innovative lighting and sound schemes.
  • Evaluated equipment needs and prepared work orders for repair and replacement.
  • Supervised theatre students to monitor safe, quality assignment completion through demonstration and instruction.

Self Employed - Cinema Technician

Perth Pop-up Movies
12.2020 - Current
  • Set up and operated cinema system for public screenings, lectures and private corporate events; and executed necessary adjustments for format and aspect ratio changes.
  • Set up and adjusted picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination and focus of images.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending of budgets for labour, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Worked flexible hours; nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.

Self Employed - Technician

Helix Audio & Visual
02.2012 - Current
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Implemented automated systems or set up manual controls to manage production lighting.
  • Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
  • Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.
  • Managed and maintained equipment between productions.

Casual Technician

The Koorliny Arts Centre
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Programmed lighting consoles and operated events.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

Technician

Starlight Education And Community Services
07.2017 - 06.2023
  • Determined maintenance requirements and repair accordingly.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality live sound for a variety of clients.
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Programmed consoles of various types and styles.
  • Worked with other technicians in set-up and operation of equipment.

Theatre Technician

The Koorliny Arts Centre
07.2007 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated, maintained and operated lighting and sound systems.
  • Operated live performances to a high level, these include but are not limited to; adult and children's musicals, live theatre, bands, valedictories and award nights.
  • Supported local volunteers and theatre professionals in promoting goals and important skills.
  • Liaised between production company staff departments to coordinate activities and create schedules.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as portable appliance testers.
  • Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
  • Implemented automated systems or set up manual controls to manage production lighting.

Education

Cert IV Training & Assessment (In Progress)

High School Diploma -

Kwinana Senior High School
Kwinana, WA

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Skills

  • PPE Compliance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Mixing sound input
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Creative lighting designer
  • Experienced theatre operation
  • Strong client relations skills
  • Concise time management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and Organization

PROFESSIONAL REFRENCES

Ian Ashton - CEO

Starlight Education and Community Services

0411 232 748 

ashton@starlight.net.au


Felicity Glendinning - Head of Lower Senior School (Previous Head of Arts)

Shenton College

0407 910 619

felicity.glendinning@education.wa.edu.au

Timeline

Theatre Arts Technician

Department Of Education
02.2022 - Current

Casual Technician

The Koorliny Arts Centre
03.2021 - 11.2023

Self Employed - Cinema Technician

Perth Pop-up Movies
12.2020 - Current

Technician

Starlight Education And Community Services
07.2017 - 06.2023

Self Employed - Technician

Helix Audio & Visual
02.2012 - Current

Theatre Technician

The Koorliny Arts Centre
07.2007 - 03.2021

Cert IV Training & Assessment (In Progress)

High School Diploma -

Kwinana Senior High School

White Card

Working At Heights

Laser Safety Officer

Tag & Test

High School Diploma

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