I am a dedicated and professional audiovisual coordinator and technician with over 15 years of experience in the setup, operation, and production of AV content for cultural, scientific, and artistic events. I have extensive experience working in multicultural environments and excel at coordinating AV equipment, providing technical support, and documenting events with photo, video, and audio. Currently, I am responsible for audiovisual coordination at Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon, where I oversee AV equipment maintenance and coordinate institutional AV production. I continue to expand my knowledge in Heritage Studies to complement my audiovisual expertise, and I bring excellent human relations and communication skills to all my professional engagements.

João A. Lucas M. Van Zelst

I am a dedicated and professional audiovisual coordinator and technician with over 15 years of experience in the setup, operation, and production of AV content for cultural, scientific, and artistic events. I have extensive experience working in multicultural environments and excel at coordinating AV equipment, providing technical support, and documenting events with photo, video, and audio. Currently, I am responsible for audiovisual coordination at Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon, where I oversee AV equipment maintenance and coordinate institutional AV production. I continue to expand my knowledge in Heritage Studies to complement my audiovisual expertise, and I bring excellent human relations and communication skills to all my professional engagements.

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I am a dedicated and professional audiovisual coordinator and technician with over 15 years of experience in the setup, operation, and production of AV content for cultural, scientific, and artistic events. I have extensive experience working in multicultural environments and excel at coordinating AV equipment, providing technical support, and documenting events with photo, video, and audio.

Currently, I am responsible for audiovisual coordination at Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon, where I oversee AV equipment maintenance and coordinate institutional AV production. I continue to expand my knowledge in Heritage Studies to complement my audiovisual expertise, and I bring excellent human relations and communication skills to all my professional engagements.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Audio-Visual Technician at Teatro Municipal São Luiz/EGEAC, Lisbon Municipal Council
November 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Operated and set up AV equipment for theaters Teatro Municipal Maria Matos and Teatro Municipal São Luiz. Provided technical support for artists and crew. Recorded audio and video for communication, distribution, and archiving. Managed AV technical services for theater productions.
Audiovisual Coordinator at Fundação Champalimaud, Lisbon
November 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for implementing and maintaining audiovisual equipment across meeting, seminar, and conference rooms. Coordinated institutional accounts including Zoom and Google ONE. Managed AV production for scientific events, performances, and lectures. Handled acquisition and budgeting of AV equipment. Performed photo, video, and audio documentation of events, embedded within the Communication, Events and Outreach team.
Audio-Visual Technician at Various Clients, Amsterdam
June 30, 2014 - August 7, 2025
Recorded and web-streamed content for major venues like Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam and musical festivals including Boom Festival, Indian Summer, and Mystery Land. Served as roadie and technician for Dutch DVD-DJ Alex van Oostrom, responsible for transporting, setting up, and operating audio, light, and video equipment. Edited audio and video for promotional media.
Audio-Visual Technician / Audio Archivist at De Appel Art Centre, Amsterdam
June 30, 2014 - August 7, 2025
Oversaw audiovisual production for events, lectures, performances, and exhibitions. Provided technical support for artists and crews. Recorded audio and video for communication, distribution, and archiving purposes. Performed digitalization, cataloguing, and restoration of the art centre’s audio and photography archives.

Education

Master in Heritage Studies at Universidade Aberta, Lisbon
September 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025
License degree in History at Universidade Aberta, Lisbon
October 1, 2015 - June 30, 2020
Bachelor’s degree of Recording Arts (Hons) at S.A.E Institute / Middlesex University, Amsterdam/London
August 1, 2008 - August 7, 2025
Diploma Audio Engineering at S.A.E Institute, School of Audio Engineering
September 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
Sound Technician Course at ETIC, Escola Técnica de Imagem e Comunicação, Lisbon
August 1, 2003 - August 7, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate for Digital Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Certificate for First Intervention Techniques in Case of Fire
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other