Karel Kubes
Event Freelancer, HR, Fork, EWP Driver, Photographer
Greenwood,Western Australia
Summary
Experienced Event Freelancer with a Lighting Technician background, Photographer,HR truck, Fork, Boom,EWP driver with more than 20 years of experience in the Event industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Technician
Wild Music
05.2000 - 07.2001
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
- 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.
- Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.
- Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
- Installed scaffolding, ladders and cranes for equipment setup and management.
- Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
- Worked with director and other production staff to assess requirements and advocate for associated equipment needs or important safety standards.
Lighting Technician, Photographer
Duplex Club Prague
8 2001 - 9 2013
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
- 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.
- Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and computerized timing controls.
- Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
- Installed scaffolding, ladders and cranes for equipment setup and management.
- Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
- Worked with director and other production staff to assess requirements and advocate for associated equipment needs or important safety standards.
Event Freeelancer
ELS Productions
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for all types of performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Safely transported lighting and sound items using safety equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
- Used RF scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Event Freelancer, Soldering Technician
Innovative Production Services
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for all types of performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Safely transported lighting and sound items using safety equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
- Used RF scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Operated soldering iron stations to solder connectors to cable assemblies.
- Leveraged micrometers, calipers, and height gauges to prepare and record measurements.
- Inspected assemblies using microscopes and magnification aides to verify quality and durability.
- Reworked, repaired, and adjusted cable assemblies and harnesses to meet safety standards.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
Event Freelancer
Haycom Trusted In Events
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for all types of performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Safely transported lighting and sound items using safety equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
- Used RF scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Event Freelancer Truck Driver
Show Support
11.2015 - 07.2022
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for all types of performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Safely transported lighting and sound items using safety equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
- Used RF scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Installer Truck Driver - Air Conditioning Industry
Active Air Rentals
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicated with supervisors to gather system malfunctions symptoms and locations for diagnosis and correction.
- Cleaned sheet metal ducts, evaporator coils, drip pans, axial and centrifugal fans and capacitor-start and resistance-start motors.
- Replaced dirty filters throughout system of air handlers every 3 months following routine maintenance schedule.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
Event Freelancer, Truck Driver
MandyLights
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for all types of performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Safely transported lighting and sound items using safety equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Event Freelancer Truck Driver
Microhire
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for all types of performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Safely transported lighting and sound items using safety equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
- Used RF scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Installer Truck Driver - Air Conditioning Industry
Active Air Rentals
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated with supervisors to gather system malfunctions symptoms and locations for diagnosis and correction.
- Cleaned sheet metal ducts, evaporator coils, drip pans, axial and centrifugal fans and capacitor-start and resistance-start motors.
- Replaced dirty filters throughout system of air handlers every 3 months following routine maintenance schedule.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
General Electrician
Semily, Czech Republic Sep 1996 - 07.1999
Skills
Event Freelancer
undefinedTimeline
Installer Truck Driver - Air Conditioning Industry
Active Air Rentals
10.2023 - Current
Event Freelancer, Truck Driver
MandyLights
06.2023 - 08.2023
Event Freelancer Truck Driver
Microhire
06.2023 - 08.2023
Installer Truck Driver - Air Conditioning Industry
Active Air Rentals
09.2022 - 05.2023
Event Freelancer Truck Driver
Show Support
11.2015 - 07.2022
Event Freelancer
Haycom Trusted In Events
11.2014 - 07.2017
Event Freelancer, Soldering Technician
Innovative Production Services
09.2014 - 03.2020
Event Freeelancer
ELS Productions
10.2013 - 09.2014
Lighting Technician
Wild Music
05.2000 - 07.2001
Lighting Technician, Photographer
Duplex Club Prague
8 2001 - 9 2013
High School Diploma -
General Electrician
Sep 1996 - 07.1999
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