Samantha Kidd
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Audio Technician with over 8 years experience, showcasing expertise in sound system design and a knack for creative problem-solving. Skilled in operating high-end audio consoles and implementing innovative audio solutions, I excel in collaborative environments, driving projects to excellence with a keen focus on sound quality management and client satisfaction. I am able to manage multiple projects with little direction while maintaining high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sound Technician
Sydney Opera House
07.2023 - Current
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for events.
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
Audio Engineer
Freelance
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
- Organised bump-in and bump-out crews to finish complex audio setups in the desired amount of time.
- Have worked in a range of roles to a consistent high standard- FOH mixing, Monitors mixing, systems technician, Patch and stage technician, RF systems technician, RF microphone distribution.
- Leading local crews in flying and landing line arrays and point source distribution safely.
Audio Technician
NW Group
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Performed a variety of roles to a high standard including FOH mixing, Monitors mixing, systems technician, patch and stage technician and RF technician
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Executed live event audio setups at highest level of quality, meeting producer, and client expectations
- Worked closely with project managers to develop audio systems for current and new productions.
- Operated, maintained and repaired PA control, stage monitoring, amplification and instrument and vocal reinforcement to support highest overall sound quality.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for live events and boradcasts.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
Audio Visual Technician
The Star Entertainment Group
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Created and implemented technical support plans for audio-visual systems.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Oversaw reservation and distribution of AV equipment and facilities for on-site presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sound And Music Design
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW11-2013
Skills
- Operating audio consoles including Digico SD and S series, Yamaha QL, CL,Rivage and legacy series, Avid, SSL and Midas
- Mixing for FOH and Monitors
- Audio production
- Sound system installation
- System tuning and alignment using Smaart
- System design using Soundvision, Arraycalc, and Vectorworks
- RF system design and frequency deployment
- Rigging line arrays and point source speakers
- Audio editing
- Cable and speaker repair
- Preparing, implementing and trouble shooting AoIP systems
- Programming, implementing and trouble shooting fibre networks
Certification
- Audinate Dante Certification Program- Audinate Pty Ltd. Level 3
- L'Acoustics- System and Workflows, Soundvision, K2 amnd K1 Rigging and Deployment, Networking Basics
- HRW Forklift license
- EWP license
- White Card
Timeline
Senior Sound Technician
Sydney Opera House
07.2023 - Current
Audio Engineer
Freelance
04.2022 - Current
Audio Technician
NW Group
06.2017 - 06.2023
Audio Visual Technician
The Star Entertainment Group
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Audinate Dante Certification Program- Audinate Pty Ltd. Level 3
- L'Acoustics- System and Workflows, Soundvision, K2 amnd K1 Rigging and Deployment, Networking Basics
- HRW Forklift license
- EWP license
- White Card
Bachelor of Arts - Sound And Music Design
University of Technology Sydney
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