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Robert Smith

Nightcliff,NT

Summary

Broadcaster, Audio Engineer, Dialysis advocate, Conference Presenter and Event MC.

A creative Sound Technician boasting a 36 year career with ABC Radio. Presenter and producer of ABC Darwin's cult favourite 'Tales from the Tinny'. Strengths in satirical and marketing script writing, voice over, audio production and public presentation.

After suffering renal failure in 2007 and commencing dialysis, became a passionate advocate for dialysis issues and treatment options with the ability to communicate the patient's perspective to clinical audiences and the wider community. An articulate and engaging communicator with strong organization skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Dialysis Advocate/ Conference Presenter

Freelance
01.2010 - Current
  • Suffered sudden kidney failure in 2007 and commenced renal dialysis. Underwent renal transplant in 2009 which subsequently failed, forcing a return to dialysis. Trained in and commenced home 'nocturnal' dialysis in 2010. This regime of treatment continues to the present day.
  • After experiencing the amazing benefits of 'nocturnal' dialysis, became a passionate advocate of this form of treatment
  • Produced short videos promoting the benefits of nocturnal dialysis, including 'Stayin' Alive - Dialysis Night Fever'. Though aimed primarily at an indigenous audience, it had widespread appeal and became an international hit, garnering over 100k views on various platforms.
  • Presented widely at numerous Renal Conferences, both here in Australia and internationally in Germany and New Zealand

Tales From the Tinny

ABC Radio
02.2006 - 08.2020
  • Conceived, produced and presented creative radio segments with a satirical bent for the highly popular 'Tales from the Tinny'
  • Operated studio equipment and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
  • Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast with an emphasis on 'valuing' the contributors story.
  • Devised marketing and promotional campaigns to increase ratings and listener base.
  • Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
  • Interviewed local and international celebrities to raise brand profile and build listener engagement.
  • Made promotional appearances at public events to promote listener engagement and build program profile.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced, high pressure live radio environment.

Freelance Audio Engineer/ Producer

Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
  • Advanced skills in multitrack audio production. High level of proficiency with industry standard editing and mastering software - 'Pro Tools'.
  • Professional audio recording and production facility including voice studio.
  • Script, voice and produce highly polished and engaging audio content for freelance clients - from radio/TV advertising spots to extended format productions or podcast series.
  • Perform audio post production and provide Voice Overs for 'All 4 Adventure' TV show. Client - Invision Media/ Channel 10

Event MC/ Guest Speaker

Freelance
01.2008 - Current
  • Entertaining featured speaker at large events such as conferences and gala dinners.
  • Events MC - Utilises advanced presentation skills with a satirical edge to maintain audience engagement and facilitate flow of scheduled program of events.
  • Liaises extensively with event organisers to ensure the desired feel, flow and focus of the presentation is delivered.
  • Researches material extensively before writing engaging presentations.
  • Integrates highly produced and entertaining audio into visual media to provide a stimulating multimedia aspect to presentations.


Production Director

ABC Radio
01.1996 - 04.2007
  • Overall responsibility for outside broadcast operations, live music production and on-air marketing and promotional content.
  • Planned, scripted, produced and implemented radio marketing campaigns.
  • Monitored on-air activities to assess promotional scheduling, reach and traction.
  • Complex planning of remote broadcasts - logistics, staffing, production resources.
  • Multiple ABC Radio awards won as 'Promotions Producer of the Year".

Audio Engineer - Radio

ABC Radio
02.1984 - 01.2006
  • Undertook a technical traineeship with ABC Radio in 1984. Graduated with honours 1987
  • Worked in ABC Toowong studios operating audio recording and broadcast equipment for multiple networks.
  • Technical operations on outside broadcasts for general programs and sporting events..
  • Was assigned for 5 years to ABC Brisbane's Ferry Rd Orchestral Studios recording full symphonies, smaller classical ensembles, movie soundtracks and contemporary albums.
  • Technical operations on live to air orchestral broadcasts form both Ferry Rd studios and remote locations such as QPAC and Brisbane City Hall.
  • Editing recorded works for commercial release. Initially analogue (razor blade, chinagraph pencil and quarter inch tape) and later digital format editing.
  • Set up for Orchestral P.A. performances at outside venues.

Education

No Degree - Technical Traineeship in Audio Engineering

ABC Radio
Brisbane
02.1987

High School Diploma -

Noosa District High School
Noosa
12.1982

Skills

  • Radio Production and Presentation
  • Engaging communicator
  • Effective and passionate advocate of renal dialysis patient perspectives
  • Audio Engineer - recording, editing, mixing
  • Audio Producer - conceiving, copy writing, story shaping and aural enhancement
  • Pro Tools Expertise
  • Operates own professional audio recording and production studio

Additional Information

Renal Presentations:


  • RSA Darwin 2017
  • World Conference of Nephrology Melbourne 2018
  • Fresenius Staff presentation - Schweinfurt Germany
  • Greenacre patients - Auckland
  • ANZsa - Aucklamnd 2015

Timeline

Freelance Audio Engineer/ Producer

Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current

Dialysis Advocate/ Conference Presenter

Freelance
01.2010 - Current

Event MC/ Guest Speaker

Freelance
01.2008 - Current

Tales From the Tinny

ABC Radio
02.2006 - 08.2020

Production Director

ABC Radio
01.1996 - 04.2007

Audio Engineer - Radio

ABC Radio
02.1984 - 01.2006

No Degree - Technical Traineeship in Audio Engineering

ABC Radio

High School Diploma -

Noosa District High School

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