Dylan Brooks
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Motivated and Commited, bringing 10+ years of experience delivering small to large-scale music events, weddings and corporate events on-time and within stringent budgets. Talented at identifying potential problems, promptly mitigating obstacles, and actively resolving conflicts to ensure client satisfaction and positive attendee experience. Background managing occasions from small, private affairs to extremely large corporate conferences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Skydance Festival
, NSW
11.2022 - Current
- Construct Stages, First Aid Tents and Experience/Workshop Spaces.
- Operate machinery such as an EWP to erect and dismantle Lighting and Shade drapery.
- Conferred with Partners and Stakeholders to gather event requirements and explore opportunities and ways to grow as a brand.
- Helped produce brochures, publications and event-specific materials.
- Oversaw all aspects of event production from conception through completion.
- Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution.
Director /Small Business Owner
All Occasion Djs
, NSW
07.2011 - Current
- Liased with Venues about dancefloor setup, Run-Sheet Orders, Parking and any problems or Issues that may be faced
- Promoted services on social media and podcast ads.
- Consulted with clients prior to each show to discuss specific song choices or genres desired.
- Created playlists tailored to the audience's musical preferences.
- Performed sound checks to verify proper equipment operation.
- Ensured sound quality remained consistent throughout performances.
- Drafted invoices for services rendered and collected payments from customers.
Team Leader
Subsonic Music Festival
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw the build of the Soluna stage and assisted with the Pizzalab and Paradiso stages working with different tradespeople, volunteers, artists and staff to meet deadline requirements.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Executed work with Tools and Power Tools to erect and dismantle the Stages.
Artist Driver
Dragon Dreaming Festival
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Picked Up and Dropped Off Artists to and from the Airport, Hotels and Venues.
- Arranged meeting points and made sure the artists who didnt speak English very well felt confident knowing where to go to take next flights.
- Developed good relationships between myself and the artists.
- Kept a professional and respectful attitude.
Artist Driver
Earthcore Festival
11.2016 - 11.2016
- Responded to specific locations at designated times to handle Artist reservations.
- Responded promptly to Artist inquiries regarding transportation options and estimated travel time.
- Drove high profile DJ's in a respectful and professional manner.
- Discreet with any requests they had.
Event Manager
The Hatchery
, ACT
06.2013 - 01.2022
- Creation of Brand and the Design of Logo.
- Build and Design of the Stages including scaffolding and mega deck.
- Organise and assist in Stage Lighting.
- Organise and setup the speakers and DJ equipment.
- Curate the Lineup of the night.
- Organise and Work with photographers.
- Creation of social media pages and content.
- Staying under the radar and keeping the party within a select community.
Event Assistant
Sydney Trance / A Night Of Trance
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials for events including flyers, posters, and digital content.
- Sold and collected admission tickets and passes from patrons at entertainment events.
- Set up and packed up event equipment, leaving area clean and tidy.
Stage Hand
Sub Club
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Rigged lights, curtains, scenery and other pieces for shows and events.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks.
- Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
Resident DJ
All Occasion Cruises
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Conducted regular inventory checks of audio components and supplies needed for shows.
- Coordinated with lighting technicians to create an optimal atmosphere for performances.
- Compiled feedback from guests about their musical preferences during events.
- Communicated with venue owners to determine music preferences, scheduling and anticipated event attendance.
- Mixed, cut and sampled recorded music using DJ equipment
Resident DJ
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Suaree Bar
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Played mix of songs which matched bars format of chillout and downtempo music.
- Monitored audio levels during sets to ensure a quality experience for guests.
- Organized and set up sound equipment for events.
Education
Certificate III - Stonemasonry
TAFE
Miller, NSW01-2020
PHIL1007 - Philosophy
University Of Sydney
Sydney NSW12-2012
High School Diploma -
Newtown High School of The Performing Arts
Newtown, NSW11-2012
Forklift License
HPA Training
Dogman License
HPA Training
Working From Heights Ticket
HPA Training
Construction White Card
QLD Construction
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (2013 - 2016)
Western Sydney University
Kingswood, NSWSkills
- Project Oversight
- Crisis Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Team Leader
Subsonic Music Festival
12.2023 - Current
Artist Driver
Dragon Dreaming Festival
10.2023 - 10.2023
Event Manager
Skydance Festival
11.2022 - Current
Artist Driver
Earthcore Festival
11.2016 - 11.2016
Stage Hand
Sub Club
06.2015 - 10.2018
Event Assistant
Sydney Trance / A Night Of Trance
10.2013 - 11.2015
Event Manager
The Hatchery
06.2013 - 01.2022
Resident DJ
All Occasion Cruises
01.2013 - 11.2017
Resident DJ
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
01.2013 - 11.2016
Director /Small Business Owner
All Occasion Djs
07.2011 - Current
Certificate III - Stonemasonry
TAFE
PHIL1007 - Philosophy
University Of Sydney
High School Diploma -
Newtown High School of The Performing Arts
Forklift License
HPA Training
Dogman License
HPA Training
Working From Heights Ticket
HPA Training
Construction White Card
QLD Construction
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (2013 - 2016)
Western Sydney University
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