David Francis
Joliet,IL
Summary
Technical/AV professional with 12+ years of experience planning, coordinating, and executing audiovisual operations for concerts, festivals, theatrical productions, community programs, and recorded media. Experienced A1 and stagehand providing high-quality technical support for live events and meetings from setup through strike. Strong background in troubleshooting, production coordination, and ensuring reliable AV execution in public-facing environments. Based in Joliet and had established working relationships with local artists, venues, and techs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand
IATSE Local 124
02.2022 - Current
- Assist with staging, lighting, audio, rigging, and technical setup for concerts and large-scale productions.
- Collaborate with production managers and crews to meet event timelines and operational standards.
- Adhere to safety procedures during equipment handling, load-in, and strike.
Audio Engineer
Freelance Audio Engineer
01.2012 - Current
- Provide technical coordination and audio-visual support for concerts, festivals, ceremonies, theatrical performances, podcasts, and public-style meetings.
- Plan and execute AV setup for live events, ensuring high-quality technical support from load-in through strike.
- Serve as A1 managing FOH and monitor mixing, microphones, wireless systems, playback, and signal flow.
- Coordinate stage plots, input lists, and technical requirements with performers, production teams, and event organizers.
- Support multi-source productions, including remote and multimedia elements.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in real time to maintain seamless event operations.
Audiobook Editor / Producer
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Produced and edited long-form audio projects from recording through final delivery.
- Maintained quality control standards and technical specifications for commercial distribution.
- Coordinated with talent and production teams to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
Education
Graduate -
Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
Internship -
NRG Studios
Los AngelesInternship -
Chicago Recording Company
Chicago, ILSkills
- Technical Coordination for Live Events & Meetings
- Audio-Visual System Setup & Operation
- FOH & Monitor Mixing (A1)
- Theater & Performance Production Support
- Load-In, Rigging & Strike Operations
- Multi-Source Audio & Playback Integration
- Wireless Microphone Systems
- Event Planning Support & Technical Logistics
- Real-Time Troubleshooting
- Collaboration with Staff, Performers & Vendors
Timeline
Stagehand
IATSE Local 124
02.2022 - Current
Audio Engineer
Freelance Audio Engineer
01.2012 - Current
Audiobook Editor / Producer
01.2012 - 01.2024
Graduate -
Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
Internship -
NRG Studios
Internship -
Chicago Recording Company