Alan Young

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I am an organised and adaptable technician with over fifteen years of experience in university and cruise ship settings.

About

I am an organised and adaptable technician with over fifteen years of experience in university and cruise ship settings.

I have supported students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and I enjoy collaborating with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging live events and music-related projects.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 4 roles

Production Manager · Princess CruisesJul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Oversee the running of all events in Princess Live, The Piazza, Crooners Bar, 360 and Take 5; manage Princess Live TV Studio including directing recording of game shows and enrichment presentations; conduct regular safety inspections of venues; run audio, video and lighting for events; manage daily team schedules; deliver training to new joiners and update staff on developments.

Casual Technician · ASM Global - Bonus Arena HullSep 2019 – Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Build and takedown stages for performances; fly and strike trusses for lighting and flown line array PA systems; operate sound equipment for clients requiring sound reinforcement.

Assistant Production Manager - Audio · Princess CruisesNov 2018 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Setup and strike stage configurations for band performances and musical theatre-style production shows; run audio for all shows; oversee setup, soundchecks and start of performances in outdoor venues; train stage crew and Production Assistants in all aspects of audio work.

Computer Laboratory Officer · University of Hull, Scarborough and HullApr 2003 – Nov 2018 · 15 yrs 8 mos

Education

BA Hons. Creative Music Technology 2:1 · University of Hull1999 – 2002
Diploma Sound Engineering · School of Sound Recording1995 – 1996
Avid Certification Pro Tools Accreditation (Music Pathway); HD Certified Operator · School of Sound Recording2010 – 2013

Certifications and awards

D&B Technologies d&b Software and system fundamentals workshop2030 – 2026
Electroacoustics seminar2030 – 2026
Shure Microphones Wireless Mastered2030 – 2026

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