I'm a dedicated, creative and highly energetic individual with a real passion for working with people and helping them have a great experience. Over the last several years, I've built experience across community-based and creative volunteer roles as well as paid AV, IT and teaching roles. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong work ethic, proactive problem-solving, and a proven ability to go the extra mile—from installing AV systems and resolving room issues to delivering engaging sessions as a placement teacher and coordinating stage performances.

Luke William-Bell Allen

I'm a dedicated, creative and highly energetic individual with a real passion for working with people and helping them have a great experience. Over the last several years, I've built experience across community-based and creative volunteer roles as well as paid AV, IT and teaching roles. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong work ethic, proactive problem-solving, and a proven ability to go the extra mile—from installing AV systems and resolving room issues to delivering engaging sessions as a placement teacher and coordinating stage performances.

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I’m a dedicated, creative and highly energetic individual with a real passion for working with people and helping them have a great experience.

Over the last several years, I’ve built experience across community-based and creative volunteer roles as well as paid AV, IT and teaching roles. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong work ethic, proactive problem-solving, and a proven ability to go the extra mile—from installing AV systems and resolving room issues to delivering engaging sessions as a placement teacher and coordinating stage performances.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Visual Installation Engineer at Alton Valley
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provide AV support to Alton Valley, handling ServiceNow tickets for meeting rooms and Trello projects; work as part of a dedicated Service team of installers, technicians and engineers.
Trainee Digital Support Technician at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
AV and IT equipment support; emergency callouts and tickets; enrolled Mac devices onto Jamf Pro; re-imaged PC/laptop devices; swapped older PCs for newer ones; fixed lecterns; performed room checks.
Stage Manager and Crew Technician at Furthest From The Sea
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Official stage assistant at the main festival and other events; attended operational meetings; developed public interface, problem solving, time management, creativity and act management.
Creative Assistant at Standing Ovation Learning Ltd
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Actor in online videos; played piano at charity album SPARK; collaborated with the Global White Lion Protection Trust; performed customer interaction, time management, creative idea generation, communication and collaboration.
Placement Teacher at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Taught the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Audio and Music Technology programme (live sound, copyright law, studio production, modular synthesis); managed teaching, assessment, and organisation.
Freelance Live Sound Engineer / Studio Engineer / Sound Designer / Music Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance work across live sound, studio engineering, sound design and music composition; led FOH/stage monitoring for Banding Together (2022) and contributed to a Derbyshire documentary project; applied DSP, leadership and editing/mixing skills.
Freelance Live Sound Engineer / Studio Engineer / Sound Designer / Music Composer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Hired to produce music for university showreels, lead live sound for the Banding Together event, and assist in royalties management for an upcoming documentary; responsibilities included live engineering, DSP, mixing, mastering and composition.
Freelance Live Sound Engineer, Studio Engineer, Sound Designer and Music Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance work including music for a university showreel (2019), lead FOH/live sound for Banding Together (2022) and documentary royalties management for the Derby Serenaders; developed live engineering, DSP, leadership, public interface, mixing, mastering, Microsoft 365 and audio middleware skills.

Education

BA (Hons) in Popular Music with Music Technology at University of Derby
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
MA in Music Production at University of Derby
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance at Joseph Wright Centre (Derby College)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
GCSEs at Lees Brook Community School
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2017
PGCE in Post-14 Further Education and Skills at University of Derby
September 5, 2022 - July 17, 2023

Qualifications

Deans Award
February 12, 2018 - February 12, 2018
Full UK Drivers Licence
January 1, 2017 - December 8, 2025
AVID Certified User Pro Tools
January 1, 2019 - December 8, 2025
Safeguarding in the FE and Training Sector
January 1, 2022 - December 8, 2025
Prevent for Further Education and Training
January 1, 2022 - December 8, 2025
Advancing Equality in Further Education
January 1, 2022 - December 8, 2025
Wwise 101 Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 8, 2025
Extron AV Associate
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Jamf 100
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Dante: Level 1
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Dante: Level 2
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Dante: Level 3
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Welcome to ServiceNow
January 1, 2025 - December 8, 2025
AVID Certified User Pro Tools
January 1, 2019 - December 8, 2025
Safeguarding in the FE and Training Sector
January 1, 2022 - December 8, 2025
Prevent for Further Education and Training
January 1, 2022 - December 8, 2025
Advancing Equality in Further Education
January 1, 2022 - December 8, 2025
Wwise 101 Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 8, 2025
Extron AV Associate
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Jamf 100
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Dante Level 1
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Dante Level 2
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Dante Level 3
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Welcome to ServiceNow
January 1, 2025 - December 8, 2025
Driving Licence
January 1, 2018 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

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