Technician Part Time

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Xolani Khumalo Nationality: South African [Zulu]

Gender: Male Languages: English,Sotho, Xhosa, And Zulu

ID Number: 881*-******-*** Email: *********@*****.***

Cell-phone: 052-***-**** Skype Address: xolani.khumalo13

Home Address: 0113 Reuben’s Place,

173 Pretorius Street,

Pretoria

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

I am well organised, diligent and extremely passionate people leader. I utilise each opportunity to excel in my working career through continuous application of my excellent lighting and sound technician, strong business analysis and problem solving skills, and general technical skills. I work very well under pressure; I am a team player and I am always keen to share my knowledge with my team members and colleagues. My career path has moulded me into a natural and versatile achiever, with skills that are suitable to being a success in any technical and other roles.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING (Including work related training)

Qualification: National Diploma (Performing Arts Technology)

Institution: Tshwane University of Technology: http://www.tut.ac.za

Status: Completed– Student Number: 211106905

First year subjects: Properties, Décor, Textiles, Costume, Make-up, First-Aid, Theatre history, Stage technology, Arts administration, Sound and Lighting

Major Subjects: Lighting, Sound, Theatre History, Stage Technology

Qualification: Certificate (Mzansi Fela Festival)

Institution: State Theatre: http://www.statetheatre.ac.za

Status: Best Technician

Duties/Position: Sound and Lighting

Qualification: Matric [Senior Certificate]

Institution: Cana Combined School

Status: Completed with exemption

Major Subjects: Accounting, Computer Application Technology, Business Studies, siZulu Home Language, English

First Additional Language, Life Orientation and Maths Literacy

PRODUCTION HISTORY

1.Organisation: SA IDOLS

Position Held: Lighting Crew

Job Type: Lighting

Period: 21 September – 15 November 2015

Responsibilities:

I play a key role within the Rigging across the production.

oAct as mentor and subject matter expert for the Production within operations

oEnsure that all requirements generated by the Technical crew.

oResponsible for all Management reporting within operations

2.Organization: AFRIKAANS IS GROOT

Position: Lighting Trainee

Job type: Lighting

Period: 09 November – 11 November 2015 (with Joshua Cutts)

Responsibility:

Lighting trainee using GrandMA2

Reason for Applying:

I always wanted to work with the leading roles in the industry. I like to work in an environment with possibility for growth and vision for success.

ADDITIONAL INTEREST AND ACHIEVEMENTS

My extramural activities and achievements during my student days have contributed a great deal to my personal development. My interest and participation in many Student and National Arts Festivals prepared me well for working in teams and honing my leadership qualities.

oI have always been involved in Theatre productions, Festivals, Live Shows and have achieved a certificate of success as a Lighting and Sound Technician. (STATE THEATRE)

oDuring my second year, at the Tshwane University of Technology, I obtained distinctions for three subjects including lighting.

oI was also employed by the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Aardklop, InniBos Festivals as a Lighting and Sound Technician on a part time basis. I assisted students during registration by providing career information, also worked in the campus during open day.

My other interests include, spending time with my family, reading a variety of publications within the Technical side and new equipment.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS

I am seeking opportunities with scope for growth and personal development. My interest currently lies in areas that will allow me to further my career and utilize the wealth of knowledge and experience I have acquired over the three years in Technical University. My current focus is on Lighting designer/ Lighting Operator /Rigging/Sound Operator. I would like to further my work in Lighting and Sound.

In summary, I take my career very seriously, and have a keen interest in furthering my career at a more senior level of Operating [Lighting and / or Sound]. I am experienced, equipped and in future would be suited to these roles, and would like to progress my career. I view my aspirations as highly reasonable and achievable, and know that I can succeed in any role I am deployed in and will positively overcome any challenges it brings with it.

REFERENCES:

Name and Position

Contacts

Mr. : Joshua Cutts ( Lighting Designer For SA IDOLS )

Cell: 082-***-****

Alex ( Dubai Opera Chief Of Lighting )

Cell: 056-***-****

Mr. Jacques Barnard (SuperSport Lighting Supervisor)

Cell: 083-***-****

PRODUCTIONS AND FESTIVALS

1. Name of theatre: Dubai Opera (various shows)

Occupation: Lighting (FollowSpot)

2. Name of the Show: 45 UAE National Day Celebration (Abu Dhabi)

Occupation: Lighting (followSpot)

3. Name of the show: Grand Opening Luna & Nova (PRG Gearhouse)

Occupation: Lighting (FollowSpot)

4. Name of the show: Halloween (PRG Gearhouse)

Occupation: Lighting (FollowSpot)

5. Name of the show: SA Idols (with Joshua Cutts)

Occupation: Lighting technician

6. Name of the production: SuperSport International World of Champion

Occupation: lighting technician

7. Name of the show: THE Voice South Africa

Occupation: lighting crew

8. Name of the show: Gospel Skouspel

Occupation: lighting (FollowSpot)

9. Name of the show: Afrikaans is Groot

Occupation: lighting crew

Contact this candidate