I'm Omar Findlay, an audio-visual professional with over 10 years of experience across live sound, post-production, music retail leadership, and event production. I excel at managing equipment, supporting clients end-to-end, leading teams, and delivering high-quality audio experiences in fast-paced environments. I'm known for deep technical knowledge, reliability, and strong customer relationships, and I thrive on solving problems, collaborating with artists and engineers, and ensuring smooth on-site and studio performances.

Omar Findlay

I'm Omar Findlay, an audio-visual professional with over 10 years of experience across live sound, post-production, music retail leadership, and event production. I excel at managing equipment, supporting clients end-to-end, leading teams, and delivering high-quality audio experiences in fast-paced environments. I'm known for deep technical knowledge, reliability, and strong customer relationships, and I thrive on solving problems, collaborating with artists and engineers, and ensuring smooth on-site and studio performances.

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I’m Omar Findlay, an audio-visual professional with over 10 years of experience across live sound, post-production, music retail leadership, and event production. I excel at managing equipment, supporting clients end-to-end, leading teams, and delivering high-quality audio experiences in fast-paced environments.

I’m known for deep technical knowledge, reliability, and strong customer relationships, and I thrive on solving problems, collaborating with artists and engineers, and ensuring smooth on-site and studio performances.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Manager at Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
August 1, 2012 - Present
Led day-to-day retail and technical operations for a high-volume music retail location; advised musicians, engineers, and audio professionals on equipment, recording gear, and live sound systems; managed inventory, merchandising, and product ordering to meet customer demand and sales targets; trained staff on product knowledge, customer service, and sales best practices; planned and hosted in-store clinics and product demos; built long-term customer relationships through consultative selling and technical expertise.
Audio Visual Technician/Manager at StageVision, Inc.
September 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012
Delivered in-house AV services for hotel and conference venues including Townplace Suites by Marriott Oshawa; set up, operated, and struck audio-visual equipment for corporate events, conferences, and live presentations; prepared equipment quotes, coordinated event logistics, and ensured smooth on-site execution; maintained and troubleshot AV equipment to ensure consistent performance and minimal downtime; managed inventory, tracked assets, and acted as primary technical contact for clients during live events.

Education

Diploma in Audio Engineering & DJ Arts at Trebas Institute
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services