I have been working as an NYC based freelance live Audio Engineer and A/V technician for almost 8 years. I have experience in a vast variety of events including music performances, fashion shows, corporate conferences, dance, theater and more. I have experience in several event positions such as A1, A2, regular stagehand, and Site lead. Additionally I have been a musician for over 20 years, and am extremely well informed on concert culture. I believe my current technical expertise, long-time exposure to the events world, and my ability to adapt in a fast paced work environment make me a good candidate for almost any event!

Nicholas Cereola

I have been working as an NYC based freelance live Audio Engineer and A/V technician for almost 8 years. I have experience in a vast variety of events including music performances, fashion shows, corporate conferences, dance, theater and more. I have experience in several event positions such as A1, A2, regular stagehand, and Site lead. Additionally I have been a musician for over 20 years, and am extremely well informed on concert culture. I believe my current technical expertise, long-time exposure to the events world, and my ability to adapt in a fast paced work environment make me a good candidate for almost any event!

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I have been working as an NYC based freelance live Audio Engineer and A/V technician for almost 8 years. I have experience in a vast variety of events including music performances, fashion shows, corporate conferences, dance, theater and more. I have experience in several event positions such as A1, A2, regular stagehand, and Site lead.

Additionally I have been a musician for over 20 years, and am extremely well informed on concert culture. I believe my current technical expertise, long-time exposure to the events world, and my ability to adapt in a fast paced work environment make me a good candidate for almost any event!

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance A/V Tech at Audible Difference Inc., KVL Audiovisual
September 1, 2019 - Present
Performed load-in, set up and strike of audiovisual gear for several corporate, fashion and art events around NYC. Acted as A2 for main room show days, and A1 for break out rooms. Communicated with production staff to ensure a clean, functional equipment setup that pleased clients.
Audio Department at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
April 30, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Performed load-ins, changeovers and strikes of on-stage audio/backline for 2-4 shows per week at a major music festival. Organized and maintained in-house backline and audio gear. Managed the reception and return of supplemental backline rentals needed for several shows.
Touring A1 at Break the Floor Productions
December 31, 2019 - April 30, 2021
Led setup and strike of all audio equipment for a 25+ city touring dance convention. Adjusted speakers and amps to maintain clear and safe audio levels in a different space every weekend. Oversaw the proper packing of equipment into our trucks at the end of the weekend to travel to the next city. Additionally ran video switcher/camera position for events.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Purchase College Conservatory of Music, SUNY Purchase, NY
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

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Media & Entertainment