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I am a hardworking, creative professional with a proven track record in venue management, AV technology, event organisation, and sound engineering. I have led teams, managed client relationships and external partners, and delivered high-quality projects on time with hands-on skills in maintenance, installations, and equipment restoration.…

Sam Barker-Poole

Sound Technician, Audio Engineer, Video Editor, +6

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I am a hardworking, creative professional with a proven track record in venue management, AV technology, event organisation, and sound engineering. I have led teams, managed client relationships and external partners, and delivered high-quality projects on time with hands-on skills in maintenance, installations, and equipment restoration.…

Available to hire

I am a hardworking, creative professional with a proven track record in venue management, AV technology, event organisation, and sound engineering.

I have led teams, managed client relationships and external partners, and delivered high-quality projects on time with hands-on skills in maintenance, installations, and equipment restoration.

Skills

Music Video

Set Design

Video Advert

Experience Level

Music Video

Intermediate

Set Design

Intermediate

Video Advert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Visual Technician - Freelance at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2015 - Present

Installing and running events from corporate to live music and everything in between. Specifying, delivering and setting up bespoke equipment to suit each event. Meeting with clients to gain a full understanding of requirements and delivering a professional, bespoke service. Working solo or as part of a team to achieve the best results. Key achievements include successfully running multiple large exhibitions at arenas such as the NEC – Birmingham and handling live audio, visuals, lighting, and stage cues for corporate and live music events; serving as head patch on large festival stages such as Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

Audio Visual Technician at Mustard Presentations

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026

Seamlessly running all audio visual aspects of corporate events around hotels and event spaces across the UK. Managing and maintaining warehouse equipment. Leading teams of freelancers. Liaising with clients to bring their events to life.

Venue Manager at The Tin Music & Arts

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Managing and scheduling teams of bar staff, event staff and sound technicians. Managing and ordering stock for the venue and stock takes. Meeting with clients and dealing with bookings and requests from start to finish. Installing and upgrading equipment and tech around the venue. General upkeep, maintenance and repairs of equipment, the venue, and offices. Risk assessing events and the venue and offices. Cashing up, cash handling and safe control. Organising, managing, and supervising events and staff. First Aid and fire marshal duties. Modernising and digitalising infrastructure, including setting up a new digital till system and scheduling/management software.

Venue Technical Operations Officer at Coventry University

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022

Managing a team of Technical Assistants and a team of Bar and Events staff. Setting up PA systems and rigging lights. Running live sound and lighting during events. Building stages and venues to client specifications. Meeting with clients to organise and discuss upcoming events. PAT testing equipment. Building and working on scaffold towers, scissor lifts and cherry pickers (PASMA & IPAF certified). Stage and event management. Preparing all required equipment for upcoming events. Till training, cash handling and safe access. Booking, organising, and running own events.

All Alliance – Events Crew/Catering Assistant at All Alliance

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015

Event and catering setup. Servicing customers. Bar operations. Travelling the UK. Tours, festivals, venues, concerts, etc.

Document Services Operator at Cannon (UK)/Rolls-Royce PLC

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Managing engineering drawings and indexing documents onto databases for customers. Searching, filing and organising a warehouse system. Scanning, editing and sending documents to customers/clients. Training new staff. Using and maintaining various database systems (Tractus, Optegra, Excel, Access).

Reporting Coordinator at Severn Trent Laboratories

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Project document creation. Preparing and indexing documents. Supporting decision making and highlighting useful information.