Andreas Haugen
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Hands-on technical leader with 8+ years of field experience across live production, AV/RF systems, studio build-outs, and team coordination in safety-regulated environments. Known for calm execution under pressure, strong crew leadership, and bridging technical teams with leadership and customers. Seeking to contribute to EPS by delivering safety-first, reliable field service while continuing to grow.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Construction & Studio Build (Project)
Elk Grove, CA
- 01.2025
- Supported electrical rough-in and low-voltage wiring under supervision.
- Assisted with framing/layout under mentorship to learn U.S. construction standards
- Took technical lead on podcast studio (audio, cameras, lighting, soundproofing); system testing
Technical Director / Production Lead (Live Production & AV)
Germany & U.S.
01.2017 - Current
- Led on-site teams (10+ technicians) for large-scale events (up to 2,000 attendees; May 2024 largest show)
- Supervised load-in/load-out, soundchecks, and live operations; ensured safety compliance
- Coordinated with clients/performers; resolved AV/RF issues under tight deadlines
- Built stages and PA systems; created workflows and trained junior technicians
Media Specialist / RF Technician (Contract)
Germany
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Supported AV/translation systems for international customer events (Heidelberger Druckmaschinen)
- Adapted operations to evolving COVID-19 safety protocols (masking, sanitation, spacing)
- RF technician for ZDF (one of the leading German TV channels) live productions; ensured signal integrity and troubleshooting
Education
Fachhochschulreife - Business & Economics
Obergefreiter - German Military Service
Protecting U.S. Bases with security clearance in 2005. Honorable Discharge
Sound And Music Production
hands-on technical training,
studio and stage setup
Propedeuse - communication, leadership, psychology
Skills
- Field Operations & Scheduling
- Lead Teams of 10
- Job Site Supervision
- Safety & Compliance (First Aid, hygiene protocols)
- Client Communication
- Technical Troubleshooting
- SOPs & Checklists
- Construction and Integrations
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Adaptable to change
Certification
- First Aid (renewed bi-annually, Germany)
- Google Project Management (In Progress)
- Accounting basics (with Certificate)
- OSHA 10
TOOLS & LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
German (Fluent)
Dutch (Conversational)
Timeline
- Technical Director / Production Lead (Live Production & AV)
01.2017 - Current
- Media Specialist / RF Technician (Contract)
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Construction & Studio Build (Project)
- 01.2025
FOSBOS Landshut - Fachhochschulreife, Business & Economics
Bundeswehr - Obergefreiter, German Military Service
Media Campus Darmstadt-Dieburg - , Sound And Music Production
Creative Therapy Studies - Propedeuse, communication, leadership, psychology
TOOLS & LANGUAGES
- AV/RF Systems (Shure workbench)
- Stage/PA Builds
- Studio Design & Lighting
- SOPs/Docs
- Google Workspace