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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.

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