Engineer Manager
Resume:
MATT ASHLEIGH
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Me at a glance:
20+ years professional experience in production, direction, management, live events, post production, mixing, mastering, broadcasting, webcasting, video conferencing systems
Proficient in:
Directing talent to convincingly communicate the desired message
Leading teams and reaching project goals within time frames and on budget
Audio Production using Ableton Live, Adobe Audition, Avid ProTools, Izotope RX
Video Production using Adobe CC Suite, Autodesk Smoke, Final Cut Pro X
Live broadcast / webcast system configuration and operation
DSLR, GoPro, Camcorder, Vlog cam
Audio system design for large venues
Lighting design for recording and live events
Sound effects and Foley recording
Remote setup for live broadcasting
System flowchart, floorplan, and stage design in CAD
Developing curriculum and assessment tools
Classical music performance and composition, electronic music production
Production Experience:
Audio Visual Specialist
Got Light, San Francisco, Jun 2019 - present
Audio, Video, and Lighting design for upscale corporate and private functions
Installation and operation of video walls, 3D video mapping, and motion graphics for events
Design, installation, and operation of sound systems for large venues
Volunteer Video Editor
WildAid, San Francisco, Feb 2019 – Apr 2019
Worked on WildAid interviews, PSAs, and campaigns to raise awareness of endangered animals
Webcast Producer
Oracle Corporation APAC Studio, Singapore, Jun 2015 – Nov 2018
Produced live webcasts and pre-recorded videos for the APAC region in Oracle Singapore's in-house studio. Presenters included Larry Ellison, President Loïc Le Guisquet and co-CEOs Mark Hurd and Safra Catz
Liased with IT, Oracle’s EMEA and US studios, and regional colleagues to ensure error-free broadcasts and recordings
Consulted with clients to determine most effective methods of engaging the audience and delivering the message
Configured camera angles, set up and focused lights, and arranged the studio stage to meet the production requirements
Managed technical teams during productions
Directed the talent during productions
Maintained ongoing communication with clients throughout multiple production timelines
Created music scores and sound effects for APAC Studio productions
Edited video productions, ensuring they met Oracle Brand & Creative production guidelines
Composited green screen recordings, effects, animations, and subtitles for productions
Uploaded on-demand replays and other media, and updated the relevant portals accordingly
Troubleshot misbehaving equipment, and recommended equipment for asset replacement to ensure the studio continued to meet industry standards
Broadcast Engineer
Department of Parliamentary Services, Australian Parliament House, 2007 – 13
Set up and operated live-to-air press conferences for the Prime Minister and Cabinet members in Australian Parliament House
Travelled to venues around Australia to provide audio recordings, PA systems, video and phone conferencing, and live web streaming for Parliamentary Committee hearings
Operated audio systems in Parliament House’s committee rooms for hearings and special events
Led a small team for audiovisual set-ups and operations in committee rooms, halls, theaters, and meeting rooms around Parliament House
Configured videoconferencing systems for Senators and Members
Worked as projectionist in the 280 seat Parliament House theatre for movie screenings utilizing both a 35mm film projector and a 4K digital system
Event Staging Manager, Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Staging Connections, Canberra, Australia, 2006 – 07
Responsible for an in-venue franchise generating AU $1M+ yearly
Oversaw multiple projects, from initial consultation to planning and tender, through to implementation, billing, and follow-up for repeat business
Managed a crew of techs, office assistants, and large groups of casual workers
Identified equipment requirements for purchase
Implemented a new rostering system that more accurately addressed the venue’s needs, and therefore increased profit margins
Senior Audio Operator
Staging Connections, Canberra, Australia, 2000 – 07
Specified gear, set up, operated and packed down multiple PA systems, data and video projection, and lighting on a daily basis
Designed audiovisual systems for conferences, concerts, and awards ceremonies, many of which were nationally televised
Led teams of up to 40 techs for productions
Teaching Experience:
Staff Trainer
Staging Connections, Canberra, Australia, 2000 – 07
Wrote lesson plans, delivered staff training, and designed assessment instruments for all employees in Aus. Qualifications Framework Cert. III in Live Production, Theatre & Events (Technical Operations)
Lecturer
Music Industry Centre / Department of Communications and Media, Canberra Institute of Technology, Canberra, Australia, 2001 – 03
Wrote lesson plans, developed assessment tools, and delivered training in Aus. Qualifications Framework Cert. IV and Diploma level
Courses included: studio recording, live sound, music production, and sound for multimedia
Instructor
California Recording Institute, San Francisco, 1996 – 98
Ran student labs and recording sessions
Tutored the students in producing, recording, and editing in both analog and digital formats
Qualifications / Training Courses:
Certificate IV in Adult Education, Quest Training, Canberra, Australia, 2005
Boom Lift ticket, above 11 metres, certification #A076279, O.H.S. Certification Australia, 2005
Elevated Work Platform ticket, to 11 metres, license #213442, Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia, 2003
Meyer Sound Laboratories training course, Sydney, Australia, 2003
Certified Workplace Assessor, Canberra Institute of Technology, Canberra, Australia, 2001
Certified Audio Engineer and Producer, California Recording Institute, San Francisco CA, 1995
Grace M. Davis HS Diploma, Modesto CA, 1988
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