Adam's Career


Employment

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

VIRGIN VOYAGES

ENTERTAINMENT TECHNICAL MANAGER
MAR 2021 - PRESENT

VIRGIN VOYAGES

LEAD LES TECHNICIAN
FEB 2020 - MAR 2021

o Provide shipwide AV support as and when required
o Mentor and manage a team of LES technicians
o Report issues or defects to the appropriate HOD via the supported reporting tools
o Assist in the maintenance of all stock supplies and materials, including all consumables and assist in the ordering of supplies when needed
o Assist in the maintenance of musical instruments onboard
o Order supplies through onboard ordering system
o Other duties as assigned
o General safety duties, as dictated by the Safety Officer onboard
o Embody the Virgin brand with passion and joy

VIRGIN VOYAGES

LIGHTING/ VIDEO TECHNICIAN (RR)
NOV 2019 - FEB 2020

o Maintained and serviced the lighting fixtures and rigs
o Operated video, lighting, and laser systems in the main theatre
o Provided ship-wide lighting and video support
o Maintained safe entertainment department practices regarding lighting on a moving vessel
o Troubleshot technical problems to create a long-term solution
o Adhered to all approved safety duties as required.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

ENTERTAINMENT TECHNICIAN LIGHTING
NOV 2015 - NOV 2019

o Maintained and serviced the lighting fixtures and rig
o Operated video, lighting, and pyrotechnics systems
o Maintained safe theatre department practices regarding lighting on a moving vessel
o Troubleshot technical problems to create a long-term solution

ARTISTIC SOLUTIONS LTD

TECHNICIAN/ PROJECT MANAGER
FEB 2013 - OCT 2015

o Multi-skilled and multi-disciplined technician working on fashion shows, theatre, concerts, and corporate events.
o Managed a team of casual technicians and third-party contractors for multiple different venues and events

HI-LIGHTS

CASUAL TECHNICIAN
APR 2014 - OCT 2015

o Loaded in and out all technical equipment needed for special events
o Worked with a team under the Senior Technician to set up, implement, and breakdown all events at multiple venues

HSFC

PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICAIN
SEP 2012 - JUN 2013

o Designed and programmed lighting for theatre productions
o Trained in audio and stage management for production shows
o Worked with a team of technicians to troubleshoot any problems


Education

ACADEMIC CAREER

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE

UNDER-GRAD STUDENT
SEP 2013 - MAY 2015

o FDA in Stage Management and Technical Theatre (SMTT)

HARTLEPOOL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

STUDENT
SEP 2010 - JUN 2013

o A2 Drama & Theatre Studies (Lighting)
o A2 Computing
o L3 Certificate in IMedia
o AS Media Studies
o AS Law