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Sound, lighting and AV engineer with 22+ years’ experience, working as a freelance front-of-house sound/lighting/AV engineer and supporting live events end-to-end. Physically fit, friendly and customer-focused, with strong technical knowledge across audio, computing, lighting and AV—able to troubleshoot issues during set-up, soundcheck and performance. Experienced in live production and event roles ranging from microphone/crew support and followspot operation to front-of-house sound mixing. Also has 20 years’ customer service experience in retail (Waitrose), bringing a clear understanding of what customers and audiences need.…Sound, lighting and AV engineer with 22+ years’ experience, working as a freelance front-of-house sound/lighting/AV engineer and supporting live events end-to-end. Physically fit, friendly and customer-focused, with strong technical knowledge across audio, computing, lighting and AV—able to troubleshoot issues during set-up, soundcheck and performance. Experienced in live production and event roles ranging from microphone/crew support and followspot operation to front-of-house sound mixing. Also has 20 years’ customer service experience in retail (Waitrose), bringing a clear understanding of what customers and audiences need.

Paul Cusack

Sound Engineer, Audio Engineer, Sound Technician, +3

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Sound, lighting and AV engineer with 22+ years’ experience, working as a freelance front-of-house sound/lighting/AV engineer and supporting live events end-to-end. Physically fit, friendly and customer-focused, with strong technical knowledge across audio, computing, lighting and AV—able to troubleshoot issues during set-up, soundcheck and performance. Experienced in live production and event roles ranging from microphone/crew support and followspot operation to front-of-house sound mixing. Also has 20 years’ customer service experience in retail (Waitrose), bringing a clear understanding of what customers and audiences need.…Sound, lighting and AV engineer with 22+ years’ experience, working as a freelance front-of-house sound/lighting/AV engineer and supporting live events end-to-end. Physically fit, friendly and customer-focused, with strong technical knowledge across audio, computing, lighting and AV—able to troubleshoot issues during set-up, soundcheck and performance. Experienced in live production and event roles ranging from microphone/crew support and followspot operation to front-of-house sound mixing. Also has 20 years’ customer service experience in retail (Waitrose), bringing a clear understanding of what customers and audiences need.

Available to hire

Sound, lighting and AV engineer with 22+ years’ experience, working as a freelance front-of-house sound/lighting/AV engineer and supporting live events end-to-end. Physically fit, friendly and customer-focused, with strong technical knowledge across audio, computing, lighting and AV—able to troubleshoot issues during set-up, soundcheck and performance.

Experienced in live production and event roles ranging from microphone/crew support and followspot operation to front-of-house sound mixing. Also has 20 years’ customer service experience in retail (Waitrose), bringing a clear understanding of what customers and audiences need.

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Work Experience

Front of House Sound / Technical Setup (Event Audio) at Spring Harvest (Ashlyn School / church event context)

April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018

Supported show preparation and band transitions by setting up equipment and ensuring readiness for each band on stage.

Rigger / Pre-show and On-show Technical Setup (Volunteer) at Ashlyn School Summer Concerts

July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Rigger responsible for setting up the show in advance and supporting performance execution, including arranging stage set-up between bands.

Lighting Engineering (Volunteer) at Pepper Show (Tring)

June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018

Volunteer lighting engineer: set up lighting for the show and ran the lighting during performances.

Front of House Sound Engineering (Jazz Club / Monthly) at Jazz Club

February 1, 2015 - Present

Front-of-house sound engineering each month, including set-up for each event.

Front of House Sound Engineering (Festival AV) at Soul Survivor Christian Festival

August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2018

Front-of-house sound engineering across on-site venues (smaller venues/cafes such as Café Uno). Coordinated with onsite AV professionals, mixed sound levels, operated lighting desks, and handled projectors and the sound desk as part of the technical team. Used Roland V-Mixer M-480 live mixing console.

Followspot Operator (Volunteer) at Cassio Players

November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015

Operated followspot to direct audience attention and fill gaps in stage lighting during performances.

Sound Design / Front of House Live Sound Engineering (Volunteer) at Rickmansworth Players

April 1, 2013 - Present

Provided sound design and front-of-house live sound support, including determining microphone needs and delivering audio coverage for the show.

Crew member (Lighting and Sound Support / Microphone Runner) at Pepper Show (Berkhamsted)

July 1, 2005 - July 1, 2015

Volunteer crew supporting setup and getting lights and sound show-ready. Worked as microphone runner and assisted with technical preparations for charity rock show.

Front of House Sound Engineering (Volunteer) at Park Player

December 1, 2002 - December 1, 2005

Set up sound and ran live show as front-of-house sound engineer. Responsible for technical readiness before performances and ensuring audio coverage for the event.

Retail Assistant (Warehouse / Customer Care) at Waitrose (Berkhamsted)

June 1, 1996 - Present

Worked in warehouse operations and supported customer care. Responsible for day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced retail environment and maintained strong customer focus.