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Education
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Technical Skills
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S. Vishal

Mumbai

Summary

Experienced entertainment industry professional with a career dating back to 2009. Skilled bassist and percussionist for 4 different bands. Developed a strong interest in becoming a Live Sound Engineer, leading to responsibilities such as live band mixing at various small and large-scale venues. Acquired essential tools and skills for working as a technician for live acts, both on and off stage. Dedicated time to studying a Diploma in Audio Engineering and Event Management while pursuing a Mass Media Degree. Now a full-time Sound Engineer, ready to bring extensive knowledge and passion for sound to any project or event.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Production Manager

P&O Cruises
02.2022 - Current

At this capacity on Cruise Ships, I have been mixing Live Orchestra's, Specialty Tributes, Adage Acts, Resident Show Company Productions and Cabarets. I have also been involved with the maintenance of all Sound Gear on board, Programming Schedules for the entire team, training juniors in using Audio Equipment at highest degree and mainly Cast Install for the Resident Show Company.

Along with these Primary Roles, I have also achieved the following :

  • Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
  • Enhanced product quality with thorough inspection protocols and timely feedback to the production team.
  • Researched and tested new materials for production.
  • Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Optimized inventory management systems, reducing storage costs while maintaining necessary stock levels.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work environment where all employees could succeed.
  • Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing production demands.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.

Deputy Production Technician

P&O Cruises
11.2016 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: Entertainment, Production Department
  • Having worked with several live acts including the resident acts over 8 contracts on 5 ships, Arcadia, Adonia, Britannia & Oceana, Azura, got me promoted to Production Techncian.
  • Technical Responsibilities included technical installations of gear, rehearsals for Cabaret Acts, Party Bands, Dance Classes and the resident theatre act performed by the Headliners Theatre Company
  • In addition to this, I have also attained some administrative skills and helped management in assigning operational duties, stock takes and regulatory admin work
  • Entertainment, Production Department
  • Website not provided
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing equipment usage.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.

Product Specialist

Bajaao.com
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: Website not provided
  • My roles at the job involved in specialist talks and sales of Music & Live Sound Equipment.
  • Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on specific features or functionalities of the given product line.
  • Assisted with demonstrations for Products to showcase functionality.

Stagehand and System Rigger

Electrocraft
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: The biggest Live Sound company in India, run by Mr
  • Roger Drego
  • Website not provided
  • Over this period, I’ve had the opportunity to setup for local and international live acts from five star venues to full scale arena acts
  • I have served as a Stage Hand for live acts like Guns n Roses, Coldplay, Slash & Myles Kennedy ft
  • The Conspirators and Ed Sheeran to name a few
  • Also had the opportunity to work as a Sound Technician for the World Cultural Festival that was held in Delhi 2016 and the famous Indian cricket test series, IPL
  • This duty as a Stagehand dealt with assembling and dismantling back line stage equipment, assisting in proper microphone placements, rigging wireless microphone racks and ringing out monitor wedges when needed
  • The biggest Live Sound company in India, run by Mr
  • Roger Drego
  • Website not provided

Education

Certificate Course - Theatre

Raell Padamsee

Certification Course - WAVES Soundgrid for plug-in usage in DAW’s

DANTE Certification - using DSP’s and Dante Logistics

Audinate

Certification - Wireless Masterclass: Radio Frequency (RF)

Shure

Certification - Digital Media

Bachelors - Mass Media

Thakur College of Science & Commerce
01.2015

Diploma - Live Sound Engineering

ZIMA (Zee Institute of Media Arts)
Mumbai, India
06-2014

Certification Course - Voice Over and Dubbing

01.2014

Diploma - Event Management

EMDI Institute of Media & Communications
01.2013

Skills

  • PA Systems
  • L-Acoustics
  • D&b Audiotechnik
  • JBL systems
  • Adamson Systems Engineering
  • RCF
  • Martin Audio
  • Das Audio
  • Sound Consoles
  • DiGiCo SD TEN
  • DiGiCo SD9
  • Yamaha PM5D
  • Yamaha PM1D
  • Yamaha DM2000
  • Yamaha M7CL
  • Yamaha O1V
  • Yamaha QL5
  • Yamaha TF1
  • Avid SC48
  • Avid Profile
  • Avid S6L
  • Allen & Heath Analog Consoles
  • Soundcraft Analog Consoles
  • Soundcraft Digital Consoles
  • Midas M32
  • Microphones
  • Shure
  • Sennheiser
  • AKG
  • RØDE
  • Audix
  • Neumann
  • SE Electronics
  • DPA
  • Behringer
  • Beyerdynamic
  • Instruments Known
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Drums
  • Keyboard
  • Percussive Instruments
  • Software’s & Plug-ins Known
  • Logic Pro X
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Cubase
  • Neural DSP
  • Darkglass Electronics
  • Waves
  • FabFilter Pro
  • Rigging Hardware Known
  • Visual Stage Automation Controls
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Team development

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Proficiently supervised [Number] production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi
Tamil
Malayalam
basic Spanish

Technical Skills

L-Acoustics, d&b Audiotechnik, JBL systems, Adamson Systems Engineering, RCF, Martin Audio, Das Audio, DiGiCo SD TEN, SD9, Yamaha PM5D, PM1D, DM2000, M7CL, O1V, QL5, TF1, Avid SC48, Profile, S6L, Allen & Heath Analog Consoles, Soundcraft Analog & Digital Consoles, Midas M32, Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, RØDE, Audix, Neumann, sE Electronics, DPA, Behringer, Beyerdynamic, Bass, Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Percussive Instruments, Logic Pro X, Avid Pro Tools, Cubase, Neural DSP, Darkglass Electronics, Waves, FabFilter Pro, Visual Stage Automation Controls, Live Sound Mixing, Music, Entertainment, Business, Industry Equipment/Product Specializing

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/11/94
  • Driving License: Type B

Health And Safety Certifications

  • Certification in H&S: 45001
  • Certification in Safety at Workplace
  • Certification in Risk Assessment
  • Certification in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Certification

1. Health And Safety In The Work Place

2. Risk Assessment For Safety And Health

3. Occupational Health & Safety Manasgement System

4. Dante Level 1/2/3

5. SoundGrid 101/201/301

6. Shure RF Certification

7. digital Marketing

Additional Information

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, basic Spanish.


Driving License : Type B


Professional and Character references can be provided on request.

Timeline

Assistant Production Manager

P&O Cruises
02.2022 - Current

Product Specialist

Bajaao.com
01.2021 - 06.2021

Deputy Production Technician

P&O Cruises
11.2016 - 02.2022

Stagehand and System Rigger

Electrocraft
05.2014 - 08.2016

Certification Course - WAVES Soundgrid for plug-in usage in DAW’s

DANTE Certification - using DSP’s and Dante Logistics

Audinate

Certification - Wireless Masterclass: Radio Frequency (RF)

Shure

Certification - Digital Media

Certification Course - Voice Over and Dubbing

Diploma - Event Management

EMDI Institute of Media & Communications

Certificate Course - Theatre

Raell Padamsee

Bachelors - Mass Media

Thakur College of Science & Commerce

Diploma - Live Sound Engineering

ZIMA (Zee Institute of Media Arts)
S. Vishal