Justine Ackaouy
Madison,WI
Summary
I possess a Technical Diploma in Audio Engineering and have experience as a stagehand and Audio Technician through freelance and contract work. I have experience working in both corporate and live music gigs where I have have frequent customer interaction. I am bilingual, speaking both English and French, and have dual citizenship in the U.S. and France.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Visual Technician
UW-Madison Athletic Department
08.2024 - Current
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Experience setting up and working press conferences
- Manage cables and power distribution effectively
- Create smooth running events for the Athletic Department
Audio and Visual Technician
Hyatt Milwaukee
08.2023 - 08.2024
- I support the Audio Visual team at the Hyatt Hotel in Milwaukee, ensuring that clients have an exceptional experience with any meetings or conventions hosted at the hotel
- I set up the electronics, ensure the rooms look good, and certify the space conforms to all safety regulations
- I excel at customer service and communication, often interacting with and helping clients throughout their events
Audio and Lighting Technician
AG Entertainment
01.2023 - 08.2023
- My responsibilities included setting up audio equipment and lights, loading and unloading trucks, and working on the light board during shows
- Client-facing interactions were common throughout the position and offered me experience in customer service
Audio and Lighting Technician
AG Entertainment
01.2023 - 08.2023
- My responsibilities included setting up audio equipment and lights, loading and unloading trucks, and working on the light board during shows
- Client-facing interactions were common throughout the position and offered me experience in customer service
Circulation Clerk and Page
Pauline Haass Public Library
07.2020 - Current
- I organize book returns, shelve books, and manage customer questions
- I work independently with minimal guided supervision, employing my organizational skills and time management to get my work done efficiently
- This role involves lots of customer-facing interaction and has helped strengthen my multitasking skills
Audio Specialist Intern
ABLE
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement
- I worked closely with an Audio Specialist at the nonprofit ABLE (Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement) in Milwaukee to record volunteers reading books
- I edited audio and prepared it to be turned into specialized audiobooks for people who are blind
Education
Communications And JAMS - Focus On Public Relation -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WICommunication Arts - Radio Film Television
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2027
Technical Diploma - Audio Engineering
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2023
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Menomonee Falls, WI01.2022
Skills
- Audio Engineering
- Bilingual in English and French
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Writing proficiency
References
- Crash Crawford, (734) 222-8045, Audio Engineer, Technician, and Rigging Stagehand. Former teacher at MATC.
- Angie Davidson, (414) 313-2058, Babysitting client for 4+ years.
- Jennifer Steffes, (262) 246-5180, Manager at Pauline Haass Library.
Timeline
Audio Visual Technician
UW-Madison Athletic Department
08.2024 - Current
Audio and Visual Technician
Hyatt Milwaukee
08.2023 - 08.2024
Audio Specialist Intern
ABLE
03.2023 - 05.2023
Audio and Lighting Technician
AG Entertainment
01.2023 - 08.2023
Audio and Lighting Technician
AG Entertainment
01.2023 - 08.2023
Circulation Clerk and Page
Pauline Haass Public Library
07.2020 - Current
Communications And JAMS - Focus On Public Relation -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Communication Arts - Radio Film Television
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Technical Diploma - Audio Engineering
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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