LAURA BESSETTE
Audio Technician
Las Vegas,United States
Summary
New to the Pacific NW and seeking employment as a stagehand/AV tech and down rigger. Seven years of experience in corporate, theatre, and concert work. Also looking for training opportunities in each department.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Technician
Audio Video Labor Services, SMR
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked as A2, V2, L2, carpenter, and at warehouse for multiple companies, including, but not limited to, AVLS (Audio Video Labor Services), SMR, PLS, Freeman, AV Shepard, and Music Matters.
- Prepared audio, lighting, and video equipment for concerts and corporate events by sorting, scanning, testing, and loading at warehouse.
- Set up audio, lighting, and video equipment for concerts and corporate events.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Worked merch stands at arenas.
Stagehand
IATSE Local 479, Live Nation, Stage Tech Prod.
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked as freelance stagehand and down rigger for Live Nation, IATSE, Stage Tech Prod. (Greenville, SC), Tactical, Rhino GA, and Crew One.
- Worked with tour crews to set up and calibrate audio, video, staging, rigging, and lighting equipment for concerts.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for theater productions and concerts.
- Worked with tour crews to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
Assistant Sound Engineer and Intern
Astro Studios, Maze, Silent Sound, Blue Room
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 02.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Technology
05.2017
References
Vicky (AVLS Owner) - (404) 202-2773
Darren Clark (Crew One, IATSE Rigging Mentor and Coworker) - (478) 955-8230
Joe Fitz (Audio Engineer) - (404) 906-6654
Timeline
AV Technician - Audio Video Labor Services, SMR
01.2022 - 05.2023
Stagehand - IATSE Local 479, Live Nation, Stage Tech Prod.
10.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Sound Engineer and Intern - Astro Studios, Maze, Silent Sound, Blue Room
05.2017 - 02.2019
The University of Saint Francis - Bachelor of Science, Music Technology
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