Gavin Sharpe - Curriculum Vitae

Gavin Sharpe CV.

Photo Credit Under Milk Wood G Sharpe Lighting,Video And Stage Design

Education.

The Liverpool Institute Of Performing Arts - Theatre And Performance Technology With Lighting Specialism|2008 - 2011 Ysgol Morgan Llwyd - A Levels - Technical Drama (B) Graphical Design (C) Geography (C) | 2006 - 2008 Ysgol Morgan Llwyd - GCSE Levels A-C | 2001 - 2006

Training.

STCW Training - Fire Safety and use of extinguishers Tallescope Training Tallescope Rope Rescue System Training Advanced fire fighting, Lifersaft and personal survival, anti piracy and crowd managment, First Aid - Solas First Aid At Work Training - Shropshire County Council St Johns Ambulance ( 1 Week) First Aid Training First Aid At Work - Passport Wales Child Protection Training - Welsh National Opera And Safe Child Uk Manual Handling Training - Denbighshire County Council IPAF Certificate For Scissor Lift Operation - Facelift Mewp Uk Certificate for the use of Scissor Lifts.

Fire Safety Training Comprehensive Health And Safety Knowlege (Support From Penninsula) Comp Knowledge Of Human Resources Legislation Safe Working At Heights Training Finance For Charity Managers - Arts And Bussiness Cymru Full Uk Driving Licence

Skills And Attributes.

Full Understanding Of Current Technical Practices And Products Fluent Welsh Speaker Computer Literate With Knowledge of Office Suite, Adobe Design and Web Packages, Autocad Managerial Experience As Operational Manager At The Stiwt Theatre Managing A Team Of 14 A Full Understanding Of The Arts Environment As Well As Extensive Experience In Dealing With The Arts Council Of Wales And Various Stakeholders.

Experience Of Working With A Board Of Directors Expe Lighting Desk Experience - ETC Ion, And Congo Ranges / Strand 520 / Jands Vista / Avoliotes Consoles / Wholehog Consoles And Martin M series Audio Visual Experience - Resolume Arena 4 And 5 Working with multiple projector brands Sound desk experience and extensive use of yamaha digital consoles.

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Gavin Sharpe CV.

Photo Credit A Chorus Line G Sharpe Chief Electrician

Employment History.

Theatre Severn - Shropshire County Council Technician July 2015 - March 2016 Working as part of a team of six in house technicians as a multi skilled technician working on a variety of one night productions and larger tour performances such as Avenue Q and the Sound Of Music. Operating Sound and Lighting on a variety of technical instruments and c leading a crew of technicians and freelance practicioners during load ins, productions and load outs. Maintenance and use of intelligent and conventional fixtures. Use of Etc Consoles including Etc Ion and Congo. Many of the productions we have at the Theatre are one night productions although we often also have larger touring productions. Efficient and professional working is required. We deal with every aspect of the technical provision and work as multi skilled technicians specialising in specific areas. My specific area of expertise is in Lighting and Audiovisual and I am also responsible for the management and maintenance of various lighting and audio visual equipment. mana The Stiwt Arts Trust Limited ( Stiwt ) Operations Manager 2013 - 2015 The management of a team of around 10 staff including external freelance and casual staff to ensure the smooth running and continued financial viability of the Stiwt Theatre. Working in conjunction with external stakeholders as well as a board of directors the trust has reduced costs and increased profits resulting in our first profit in 17 years as well as a recent awarding of an iinvestors in people award. I have also taken full responsibility for the management of our Technical department implementing new procedures and working closely with our team of in house and casual technicians to ensure our technical offering is of a high standard.

The Welsh National Opera Freelance Production And Technical Assistant 2011-2012 Helping to establish Welsh National Opera in North East Wales through a series of Opera flash mobs and performances in the style of a soap opera.My duties include liaising with composers and di directors as well as senior staff to ensure that props and costumes were provided for rehearsals and performances as well as providing technical support for performances. Numerous events were staged in public locations requiring strict management and adherence to health and safety procedures as well as collaborating closely with internal and external partners to ensure the safe and successful completion of each performance in locations such as Shopping centres, Local Wetherspoons, Debenhams and a large scale finale featuring firearms and external locations around Wrexham Golau Solutions Freelance Lighting And Production Services 2010-2013 Golau Solutions is the trading name for all activities I am employed under as a freelance technician / designer. I currently offer design services, hire services and my own services as a designer/ technician. I have worked in numerous venues and with a wide variety of partners. Often designing lighting and audio visual designs.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Technical Department 2010 - 2013 Working as part of a team of over 10 technicians ,my role included operations such as setting stage spaces and rooms, up to lighting designer and av designer for large productions such as the famous Christmas Concerts at the Philharmonic. It is imperative we have a full understanding of large power requirements as well as rigging and modern lighting equipment as we receive a wide variety of large scale productions and work closely with a large number of external production companies. In house activities include the design and ope operation of Lighting through the use of various lighting consoles such as Jands Vista, Titan (Avo), Ma.2

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The Rhos Summer Sounds Music Festival Event Co - Ordinator And Technical Manager A large music festival held in Wales’ largest village of Rhosllanerchrugog. A 3 month music festival of music based at the Stiwt Theatre, Rhos/Music varied from performers such as Mica Paris to tribute acts, rock and indie bands to acoustic music sessions. As well as providing turnarounds and numerous lighting and sound designs (over 20 by the end of quick tu the festival)Within the space of 3 months.As the head of an event team I was also responsible for Venue, Marketing and Sales discussions on a daily basis including all contract negotiations and finance matters.

Gavin Sharpe CV.

Photo Credit Legally Blonde The Musical G Sharpe Lighting Designer

Employment History.

Liverpool ACC ( The Echo Arena And Bt Conference Centre Freelance Technican 2009-2010 Working as part of a casual technical team on large events held at the venue.

Roles included rigging and maintenance ensuring that large companies and productions requirements were met prior to the arrival of these people.

Often working late and long hours it was imperative that a clean and tidy appearance was kept at all times in order to work within strict venue guidelines.

Acoustic Live Events Events And Technical 2008-2012 Organizer of a series of monthly acoustic music events including numerous acoustic artists at various North Wales Venues.A Not for profit organisation.

Each event required detailed marketing as well as discussions with venues and artists to agree technical and production aspects in advance.

The Royal International Pavilion Technician 2007 - 2013 General technical roles within the venue, Lighting designs, Rigging, Operation and planning. As well as sound operations within the venue for various events ranging from small community events to large scale musical events and outdoor festivals held within the 4500 capacity arena and 8000 capacity outdoor site.

Lighting designs are often completed on a very quick turnaround basis and setup for lighting and sound is completed rapidly with minimal staffing levels.

Ponciau Banks Park Festival Event Organiser and Technical Co-ordinator An event held in co-operation with the Rhos and Wrexham council, funded by Lottery agencies.The event featured over 22 artists as well as dance, drama, and ci circus workshops.The event was staged in ponciau banks park prior to the now successful regeneration of the site.The mini festival attracted over 2500 visitors who enjoyed the 2 stage festival.I was responsible for all technical aspects and headed up a team of committee members and volunteers who worked in numerous roles helping to result in the success of the event.

Production Gallery

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