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Mitch Achten

Pakenham,VIC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level warehouse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Designer/Operator

Various
03.2012 - 03.2020
  • Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
  • Performed maintenance, repairs and software upgrades on sophisticated computerized lighting systems.
  • Directed and facilitated procurement and installation of lighting equipment and elements.
  • Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters.

Sound Technician

Self Employed
07.2014 - Current
  • Training Program with 3MDR in September 2014
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Stage Crew

Woohah Productions
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • My work at WooHah Productions involved mostly corporate work at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in lighting, audio or vision roles
  • A limited time was also spent in festival settings.

Production Technician

Creative Production Services, Local
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • I was a member of the team responsible for the operation of the annual Christmas lighting display in the foyer of Atrium at Crown from November to January
  • I was also involved in bump in and out for both the Christmas lighting display and the Chinese Luna New Year displays, and the initial set up of “The Thousand Doors Installation” - part of the International Arts Festival

Retail Assistant

Next Level Games
01.2019 - Current
  • Ordering and processing stock, management and further teamwork skills and the ability to organise and maintain several events at the same time.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.

Education

No Degree - Year 12 VCE

Monbulk College
Monbulk, VIC
11.2013

Skills

  • Strong ability to work as part of a team
  • Can connect to customers through mutual interests
  • Ability to work by myself
  • Eager to learn new skills
  • Ability to work by myself

Additional Information

  • I hold a Junior Instructors Certificate. My personal achievements so far include winning a 2015 Lyrebird award for “Best Lighting in a Comedy” for Accomplice staged at The Basin Theatre in December 2015 and having three of my short stories published and receiving an award for Excellence in Writing for one of them.

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Next Level Games
01.2019 - Current

Stage Crew

Woohah Productions
01.2018 - 01.2020

Sound Technician

Self Employed
07.2014 - Current

Production Technician

Creative Production Services, Local
01.2014 - 01.2019

Lighting Designer/Operator

Various
03.2012 - 03.2020

No Degree - Year 12 VCE

Monbulk College

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