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Hi, I’m David Schofield. I bring years of hands-on experience across the Audio Visual and food industries, with a strong technical background in video production, camera work, and audio engineering, plus customer service experience in corporate settings. I’m passionate about learning new skills, delivering professional results, and applying my cross‑disciplinary experience to challenging AV and media projects.
I’m seeking opportunities in the audio/video field where I can leverage my production, IT/networking, and customer-support skills to create engaging content and reliable technical solutions for clients and teams.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Food Production and Sales / Operations at Libelle Group (Orewa College Tuckshop / Rangitoto College Tuckshop)
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025Cooking set menu for students under time constraints; Cash handling and POS operation; High level of hygiene and safety; Worked at Rangitoto and Whangaparaoa College tuckshops; Communicated with other staff and implementing staff catering requirements.
Nightshift Production Chef at Manly Park Kitchen
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Cooking large portions for My Food Bag orders; Food preparation / stock management; Kitchen safety and hygiene.
Director, Video and Audio Production at Big Pants Media
January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023Directed and produced video and audio content for various clients.
Video Production (Contract) – Editor at UBT Video Production
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022Editing training videos for training modules; Production of audio and video content.
Head Chef (Training) at House of Boulevard
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021Training for Head Chef.
Video Production – Contract at SuggestGin
January 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021Liaising with Gin product creators; Camera work and production; Creating interviews for website and members area; Live social media broadcast production.
Self-Employed – Audio Visual Installation, Data Logistics, Video Production at Self-Employed
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Audio visual installation, data logistics, video production services.
Salesperson at Protel International Technologies
April 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Promoting, marketing and selling high end audio and video products.
Retail Sales Assistant at The Rockshop, Albany
October 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019Retail sales, customer support, merchandising, product knowledge.
Lead AV Technician at Connect NZ (subcontracted to Spark NZ)
March 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018Spark Audio Visual Sole Support Engineer; Servicing video conferencing devices and networks; Managing Spark internal AV support; Event technical production; Executive technical support.
Software Media Advisor (Music) at JB Hi-Fi, Wairau Park
November 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Retail sales, customer support, product marketing and processing.
AV technician subcontractor at Spyglass
November 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014AV installation and events setup.
Freelance Photography / Videography / Production at Optrix
November 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Documentary production, Company advertisements, Vision Director, Event production; Special Events – Weddings, Birthdays, Festivals, Funerals.
Customer Support Engineer – Service / Support / Training and Sales at Communication Partners AV Ltd
August 1, 2008 - November 30, 2011Installation and support of Audio Visual and Video Conferencing equipment; Trouble shooting – Video Conferencing, AV Networks, AV Platforms & Electronic White boards; Training Staff.
Casual Warehouse duties at Hardie Fasteners Ltd
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Company Director / Worm Farmer at I Got Worms Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Commercial harvesting of worms.
Audio Test Track Production at Phitek Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Testing manufactured noise reduction headphones.
Freelance Audio Mastering Engineer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Mastering 24bit audio tracks to CD for Core Studios Australia.
Sheet Metal Fabricator at Mahurangi Sheet Metal Fabricators
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Sheet metal fabrication.
Warehouse Duties at Meredith Clothing NZ
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Itinerant music tutor at Rangitoto College Music Department
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001Teaching students to compose and record music on Mac computers using Logic.
Fulltime Dealer VIP area at Harrah’s / Sky City Casino
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Dealer in VIP area.
Mobile DJ at Self-employed
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2012Mobile DJing
Fulltime DJ at Sam Buca’s Nightclub, Auckland CBD
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996Fulltime DJ
Education
Lifesize Video Conferencing Technical Professional Certificate at Lifesize
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Lifesize Video Conferencing Sales Professional Certificate at Lifesize
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Diploma of Audio Engineering at Music Audio Institute of NZ (MAINZ)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004Qualifications
NZ Food Safety Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Lifesize Video Conferencing Technical Professional Certificate
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Lifesize Video Conferencing Sales Professional Certificate
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012NZ Food Safety Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing
My SoundCloud account for my DJ Mixes:
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