David Alexander-Wadwell
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Collaborative Audiovisual Technician aiming to fulfill an opportunity where background in troubleshooting is aptly utilized. Skilled in offering quality-driven service for client systems. Offering a strong background in communicating with clients to foster loyalty and satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Technician
Encore AV
09.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained audio-visual equipment for events, ensuring high-quality presentations.
- Collaborated with event teams to plan and execute seamless audio-visual setups.
- Troubleshot technical issues on-site, minimizing disruption during live events.
- Implemented efficient workflows for equipment inventory management, reducing delays in setup times.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing AV equipment issues and providing efficient solutions.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Managed compression, digitization and storage of audio and video data.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
Audio Visual Technician
The Star Entertainment Group
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Maintained an inventory of all AV supplies such as cables, connectors, adapters.
- Set up computer hardware, software applications, and networks for audiovisual systems.
- Developed strategies to improve sound quality in meeting rooms or auditoriums.
- Operated lighting boards, video switchers, projectors, camera's microphones during live events.
- Implemented backup plans in case there are any unexpected problems with the AV system during an event.
- Performed maintenance checks on all audio visual equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Organized cabling infrastructure in a neat and efficient manner according to best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling electrical equipment.
- Ensured all audiovisual components were connected properly to enable optimal performance at events or meetings.
- Provided technical support for audio visual equipment and systems.
- Repaired faulty wiring connections within AV systems when required.
- Monitored video walls during presentations or performances ensuring that content is displayed correctly.
- Conducted inspections of event spaces prior to shows and meetings to identify any potential problems with the AV system setup.
- Employed best practices and safety protocols during equipment installations.
- Placed microphones in specific locations to maximize audio quality.
- Controlled lights, sound and A/V equipment during live productions.
- Managed day-to-day AV operations, supervising equipment removal and return.
- Prepared sets with lighting and other equipment to meet production specifications.
Retail Assistant
Peter Jackson
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of all products available in the store.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays, signage and window displays.
- Organized storeroom items neatly on shelves according to size, color or type of item.
- Followed company policies regarding returns, exchanges, refunds and other transactions.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise when required.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss sales goals and strategies.
- Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.
- Ensured cleanliness of the retail area including dusting surfaces, vacuuming floors and cleaning windows.
- Attended team meetings regularly for updates on new products, promotions or services offered by the store.
- Provided excellent customer service by attending to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Operated cash registers efficiently during peak hours of business.
- Monitored sales floor traffic and assisted customers with their inquiries.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock control.
- Greeted customers upon entry to the store and provided a positive shopping experience.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when faced with challenging situations.
- Managed customer complaints in a professional manner while seeking solutions for resolution.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations such as adhering to fire exits, emergency procedures and health and safety policies.
Retail Assistant
Myer
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of all products available in the store.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays, signage and window displays.
- Organized storeroom items neatly on shelves according to size, color or type of item.
- Followed company policies regarding returns, exchanges, refunds and other transactions.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise when required.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss sales goals and strategies.
- Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.
- Ensured cleanliness of the retail area including dusting surfaces, vacuuming floors and cleaning windows.
- Provided excellent customer service by attending to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Operated cash registers efficiently during peak hours of business.
- Monitored sales floor traffic and assisted customers with their inquiries.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock control.
- Greeted customers upon entry to the store and provided a positive shopping experience.
- Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine and POS system.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when faced with challenging situations.
- Managed customer complaints in a professional manner while seeking solutions for resolution.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations such as adhering to fire exits, emergency procedures and health and safety policies.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store shelves and displays.
Plasterer
Brisbane Plastering
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Completed plaster and stucco tasks by hand or using pump sprayer.
- Applied coats of plaster to interior walls, ceilings and partitions to produce finished surfaces according to blueprints.
- Trained apprentice workers and assessed comprehension and application of proper work and safety methods.
- Applied coats of plaster or stucco to structure surfaces usingtrowels, brushes or spray guns.
- Reviewed work orders, plans and blueprints and preparedmaterials and tools accordingly.
- Executed or delegated tasks such as mixing mortar and plaster to required consistency.
- Maintained knowledge of industry materials, tools and equipment.
- Utilized scaffolding when necessary during repair projects.
- Installed lath strips onto walls for added support for plasterwork.
- Repaired existing plasterwork in older buildings.
- Measured and cut plasterboard to fit into walls or ceilings.
- Cleaned up work areas after job completion.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, filling holes and cracks, sanding, taping joints and applying primers.
- Communicated with clients to convey estimated time, materials, and labor for desired project.
- Loaded and unloaded materials by lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy material loads.
- Completed range of projects such as ornamental and flat plaster applications.
Retail Assistant
Myer
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of all products available in the store.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays, signage and window displays.
- Organized storeroom items neatly on shelves according to size, color or type of item.
- Followed company policies regarding returns, exchanges, refunds and other transactions.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise when required.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss sales goals and strategies.
- Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.
- Ensured cleanliness of the retail area including dusting surfaces, vacuuming floors and cleaning windows.
- Attended team meetings regularly for updates on new products, promotions or services offered by the store.
- Provided excellent customer service by attending to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Operated cash registers efficiently during peak hours of business.
- Monitored sales floor traffic and assisted customers with their inquiries.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock control.
- Greeted customers upon entry to the store and provided a positive shopping experience.
- Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine and POS system.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when faced with challenging situations.
- Managed customer complaints in a professional manner while seeking solutions for resolution.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations such as adhering to fire exits, emergency procedures and health and safety policies.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
Education
No Degree - Certificate 2 Retail
Sarina Russo
BrisbaneDiploma - Music Production
SAE
Brisbane01-2024
Diploma - Audio Engineering
SAE
Brisbane, QLD09-2025
Skills
- Engaging with Diverse Customers
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Merchandise Receiving and Handling
- Payment Processing
- Loss Prevention
- Brand Promotion
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Sales and Promotions
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Item Ticketing and Pricing
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Meeting Sales Goals
- Product Knowledge
- Merchandising and Display
- Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
- Returns and Exchanges
- Customer Assistance
- Decision Making
- Reliable and Responsible
- Friendly and Helpful
- Retail Merchandising
- Goal-Driven
- Cash Handling
- Audio visual setup
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Lighting control
- Video production
- Inventory management
- Event coordination
- Technical support
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Video conferencing
- Audio mixing
- Reliability
Timeline
AV Technician
Encore AV
09.2025 - Current
Audio Visual Technician
The Star Entertainment Group
08.2024 - 06.2025
Retail Assistant
Peter Jackson
01.2022 - 01.2023
Retail Assistant
Myer
01.2019 - 12.2021
Plasterer
Brisbane Plastering
09.2017 - 09.2019
Retail Assistant
Myer
06.2011 - 10.2014
Diploma - Music Production
SAE
No Degree - Certificate 2 Retail
Sarina Russo
Diploma - Audio Engineering
SAE
Hobbies
My first and only hobby I have is making music using a D.A.W (digital audio workstation) to make hip hop/trap/edm beats for my own enjoyment.This is my safe place and favourite thing to do.