I am a Belgian AV technician with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting high-profile conferences and events across European institutions. I specialize in configuring and maintaining audiovisual systems, coordinating live interpretations, managing videoconferencing setups, and ensuring smooth technical operations from planning to execution. I thrive in multinational environments, enjoy solving technical challenges on the fly, and am committed to delivering reliable, high-quality AV support for diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Benjamin Scoyez

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I am a Belgian AV technician with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting high-profile conferences and events across European institutions. I specialize in configuring and maintaining audiovisual systems, coordinating live interpretations, managing videoconferencing setups, and ensuring smooth technical operations from planning to execution. I thrive in multinational environments, enjoy solving technical challenges on the fly, and am committed to delivering reliable, high-quality AV support for diverse audiences and stakeholders.

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I am a Belgian AV technician with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting high-profile conferences and events across European institutions. I specialize in configuring and maintaining audiovisual systems, coordinating live interpretations, managing videoconferencing setups, and ensuring smooth technical operations from planning to execution.
I thrive in multinational environments, enjoy solving technical challenges on the fly, and am committed to delivering reliable, high-quality AV support for diverse audiences and stakeholders.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Meeting Operator at European Commission
January 16, 2024 - April 27, 2024
Provided administrative and technical support for meetings, managing local technical follow-up of participants' speeches and interventions including microphones and images. Recorded debates and handled assembling and dismantling audiovisual installations specific to simultaneous interpretation. Responsible for daily control of AV materials.
Temporary Agent – Conference and videoconference technician at Council of the European Union
February 16, 2022 - January 14, 2024
Managed videoconferencing helpdesk including codecs connections and servers. Tested videoconferencing systems including interpretation, presentation tools, and speaking requests. Managed audio and video equipment and handled set-up and management of AV equipment in meeting rooms, ensuring seamless streaming and interpretation.
Full-time Helpdesk Consultant – Audio-visual technician at European Defence Agency
September 7, 2020 - February 11, 2022
Set up meeting rooms and videoconferences using Cisco WebEx, Skype for Business, Zoom, MS Teams. Managed multimedia supports like PowerPoint, Barco Click & Share, video projectors, and screens. Administered audio and video equipment, provided permanency during meetings for monitoring AV systems, and acted as WebEx Administrator and IT logistics helpdesk.
Full-time interim Agent - Conference technician at European Commission’s Research Executive Agency
October 8, 2018 - May 15, 2020
Set up meeting rooms, videoconferences, and streaming services (Cisco WebEx, Skype for Business, Zoom). Managed multimedia supports like PowerPoint presentations, Barco Click & Share, projectors, and screens. Planned room occupation and provided user assistance and technical interventions alongside IT helpdesk and logistical support.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Parliament
September 24, 2014 - September 27, 2018
Prepared meeting rooms including microphones and interpretation systems (Televic, Bosch). Managed multimedia supports for PowerPoint, audio and video streaming. Provided technical support and assistance during meetings to ensure smooth operation of audiovisual systems.
Freelance - Manager of audio-visual storage service and room technician at RTL Belgium SA
January 1, 2012 - November 25, 2018
Set up and maintained audio, video, light and multimedia equipment. Coordinated equipment distribution to news teams for television and radio. Managed the auditorium and installation of multimedia supports, along with inventory management.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Committee of the Regions
April 11, 2010 - June 25, 2014
Set up meeting rooms with microphones and interpretation system (DIS - Shure). Managed multi-media supports including PowerPoint and streaming of audio and video. Provided permanency during meetings offering technical support.
Temporary Agent - Conference technician at European Committee of the Regions
July 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010
Set up meeting rooms, microphones and interpretation systems; managed multimedia supports; set up public address systems for receptions and concerts; managed multimedia hardware inventory; provided technical support and permanence during meetings; maintained audio-visual equipment.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Economic and Social Committee and the European Committee of the Regions
February 3, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Set up meeting rooms with microphones and interpretation systems; managed multimedia supports including PowerPoint and streaming; maintained technical support presence during meetings.
Audio-visual Apprentice Technician at Ekinox Concept
September 20, 2004 - July 31, 2008
Provided audiovisual services for cultural events including concerts, theatrical performances, conferences, and political conventions. Monitored lighting and audiovisual elements at public events like Christmas markets. Acted as stage manager for festivals and performed audiovisual set-up and dismantling.
Meeting Operator at European Commission
January 16, 2024 - April 27, 2024
Provided administrative and technical support, managed local technical follow-up of participant speeches and interventions including managing microphones and images, recorded debates, assembled and dismantled AV installations for simultaneous interpretation, and conducted daily control of AV materials.
Temporary agent – Conference and videoconference technician at Council of the European Union
February 16, 2022 - January 14, 2024
Managed videoconferencing helpdesk, codecs connections, and servers; tested videoconferencing systems including interpretation and presentation tools; managed audio and video equipment, and set up and managed AV equipment in meeting rooms including microphones, video, interpretation, and streaming.
Full-time Helpdesk Consultant – Audio-visual technician at European Defence Agency
September 7, 2020 - February 11, 2022
Set up meeting rooms and videoconferences using platforms such as Cisco WebEx, Skype for Business, Zoom, and MS Teams. Managed multimedia supports including PowerPoint, Barco Click & Share, video projectors, and screens. Managed audio and video equipment from brands like Cisco, Crestron, Bosch, and Televic. Provided monitoring support during meetings and acted as WebEx administrator. Offered IT and logistics helpdesk support.
Full-time interim Agent - Conference technician at European Commission’s Research Executive Agency
October 8, 2018 - May 15, 2020
Set up meeting rooms, videoconferences, and streaming using software like Cisco WebEx, Skype for Business, Zoom. Managed multimedia supports and planned room occupation. Assisted users in operating systems and performed technical interventions. Provided IT helpdesk and logistic support.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Parliament
September 24, 2014 - September 27, 2018
Performed setup of meeting rooms, microphones, and interpretation systems (Televic, Bosch). Managed multimedia supports including PowerPoint, audio, and video streaming. Provided ongoing support and monitoring during meetings.
Freelance - Manager of audio-visual storage service and room technician at RTL Belgium SA
January 1, 2012 - November 25, 2018
Set up and maintained equipment related to audio, video, light, and multimedia. Coordinated distribution of equipment to news teams for television and radio. Managed the auditorium and installation of multimedia supports, as well as inventory management.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Committee of the Regions
April 11, 2010 - June 25, 2014
Set up meeting rooms, microphones, and interpretation systems (DIS - Shure). Managed multi-media supports including PowerPoint and audio/video streaming. Provided permanence during meetings.
Temporary Agent - Conference technician at European Committee of the Regions
July 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010
Performed setup of meeting rooms, microphones, interpretation systems (DIS - Shure). Managed multimedia supports and PA systems for receptions and concerts. Maintained service's multimedia hardware inventory and audiovisual equipment. Provided permanence during meetings.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Economic and Social Committee and European Committee of the Regions
February 3, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Setup of meeting rooms, microphones, and interpretation systems (DIS - Shure). Managed multimedia supports including PowerPoint, audio, and video streaming. Permanence during meetings.
Audio-visual Apprentice Technician at Ekinox Concept
September 20, 2004 - July 31, 2008
Provided audio-visual services for cultural events including concerts, theatrical performances, conferences, political conventions, and other events. Monitored lighting and audiovisual elements for public events such as Christmas markets and traditional events. Acted as stage manager for several festivals and handled audio-visual setup and dismantling.
Meeting Operator at European Commission
January 16, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Provided administrative and technical support. Ensured local management and technical follow-up of participants' speeches and interventions including microphones and images. Recorded debates and assembled/dismantled AV installations specific to simultaneous interpretation. Conducted daily control of AV materials.
Temporary agent – Conference and videoconference technician at Council of the European Union
February 16, 2022 - January 14, 2024
Managed videoconferencing helpdesk, codec connections, and servers. Tested videoconferencing systems including interpretation and presentation tools. Managed audio and video equipment for meeting rooms and set-up interpretation and streaming systems.
Full-time Helpdesk Consultant – Audio-visual technician at European Defence Agency via Westpole Benelux
September 7, 2020 - February 11, 2022
Set up meeting rooms and videoconferences using multiple platforms such as Cisco WebEx, Skype for Business, Zoom, and MS Teams. Managed multimedia and audio-video equipment including Cisco, Crestron, Bosch, Televic systems. Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting during meetings. Administered WebEx and handled IT and logistics support.
Full-time interim Agent - Conference technician at European Commission’s Research Executive Agency
October 8, 2018 - May 15, 2020
Set up meeting rooms, videoconferences and streaming services. Managed multimedia supports such as PowerPoint, Barco Click & Share, video projectors, screens. Assisted users in using systems and technical interventions. Performed IT helpdesk and logistic support.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Parliament
September 24, 2014 - September 27, 2018
Set up meeting rooms, microphones, and interpretation system (Televic, Bosch). Managed multimedia supports including PowerPoint and audio/video streaming. Provided permanence support during meetings.
Freelance - Manager of audio-visual storage service and room technician at RTL Belgium SA
January 1, 2012 - November 25, 2018
Set up and maintained audiovisual equipment including audio, video, light and multimedia devices. Coordinated distribution of equipment to news teams for television and radio. Managed the auditorium and installation of multimedia supports. Oversaw inventory management.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Committee of the Regions
April 11, 2010 - June 25, 2014
Set up meeting rooms, microphones, and interpretation systems (DIS - Shure). Managed multimedia supports like PowerPoint, audio, and video streaming. Provided permanence support during meetings.
Temporary Agent - Conference technician at European Committee of the Regions
July 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010
Set up meeting rooms, microphones, and interpretation systems. Installed multimedia supports and public address systems for receptions and concerts. Managed multimedia hardware inventory and maintained AV equipment. Provided permanence during meetings.
Interim Agent - Conference technician at European Economic and Social Committee and European Committee of the Regions
February 3, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Set up meeting rooms, microphones and interpretation systems. Managed multi-media supports like PowerPoint and audio/video streaming. Provided permanent support during meetings.
Audio-visual Apprentice Technician at Ekinox Concept
September 20, 2004 - July 31, 2008
Provided audio-visual services for cultural events such as concerts, theatrical performances, conferences, political conventions and other events. Monitored lighting and audiovisual elements for public events. Acted as stage manager for festivals and handled setup and dismantling of AV equipment.
Full-time Helpdesk Consultant – Audio-visual technician at European Defence Agency (Westpole Benelux for EDA)
September 7, 2020 - February 11, 2022
Set-up of meeting rooms and videoconferences (Cisco WebEx, Skype for Business, Zoom, MS Teams); multimedia supports (PowerPoint, Barco Click & Share, video projectors, screens); management of audio/video equipment (Cisco, Crestron, Bosch, Televic); on-site monitoring during meetings; WebEx Administrator; IT and logistics Helpdesk.

Education

Bachelor at SAE Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Professional training at IFAPME
September 20, 2004 - July 31, 2008
Secondary school diploma at French-speaking Community
September 9, 2020 - September 9, 2020
Professional training as audio-visual technician at IFAPME
September 20, 2004 - July 31, 2008
Secondary school diploma at French-speaking Community
September 9, 2020 - September 9, 2020
Professional training as audio-visual technician at IFAPME
September 20, 2004 - July 31, 2008
Secondary school diploma at French-speaking Community
September 9, 2020 - September 9, 2020
Bachelor in audio production at SAE Institute
January 1, 2021 - February 12, 2026
Professional training as audio-visual technician at IFAPME, Rue de la station 17, B-1300 Limal
September 9, 2020 - February 12, 2026
Secondary school diploma at French-speaking Community
September 20, 2004 - July 31, 2008

Qualifications

Certificates levels 1, 2 and 3 for Dante Audinate standard audio network
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Bosch Professional Dicentis Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Protools Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
RX Izotope Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Luna Universal Audio Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Webex app and Control Hub Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Polycom Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Pexip Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Interactio Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Mida M32 Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
SSL Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Neve Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Yamaha Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Dante Audinate standard audio network Certificates levels 1, 2 and 3
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Bosch Professional Dicentis Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Protools
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
RX Izotope
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Luna Universal Audio
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Webex app and control Hub
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Polycom
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Pexip
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Interactio
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Mida M32
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
SSL
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Neve
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Yamaha
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
Certificates levels 1, 2 and 3 for Dante Audinate standard audio network
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Bosch Professional Dicentis Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Protools
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
RX Izotope
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Luna Universal Audio
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Webex app and control Hub
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Polycom
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Pexip
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Interactio
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Mida M32
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
SSL
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Neve
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Yamaha
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2025
Dante Audinate levels 1-3 (Audinate standard audio network)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Bosch Professional Dicentis Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Protools
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
RX Izotope
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Luna Universal Audio
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Webex app and control Hub
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Polycom
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Pexip
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Interactio
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Mida M32
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
SSL
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Neve
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Yamaha
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment