Hi, I'm Andrew Harris, a seasoned AV Technician and DJ with extensive experience working across San Diego, London, and Paris. Over the years, I've blended my passion for music and technology, ensuring flawless audio-visual setups at festivals, hotels, and private events. I thrive in fast-paced environments, keeping equipment ready and functioning, and enjoy working closely with clients, artists, and team members to create memorable experiences. My diverse background includes managing operations for a meal delivery service, guerilla marketing for home and limo services, and a long-standing career as a resident rave DJ in Europe and the US. I love savoring every gig, continuously updating my skills, and delivering great results with a sense of humor and professionalism.

Andrew Harris

Hi, I'm Andrew Harris, a seasoned AV Technician and DJ with extensive experience working across San Diego, London, and Paris. Over the years, I've blended my passion for music and technology, ensuring flawless audio-visual setups at festivals, hotels, and private events. I thrive in fast-paced environments, keeping equipment ready and functioning, and enjoy working closely with clients, artists, and team members to create memorable experiences. My diverse background includes managing operations for a meal delivery service, guerilla marketing for home and limo services, and a long-standing career as a resident rave DJ in Europe and the US. I love savoring every gig, continuously updating my skills, and delivering great results with a sense of humor and professionalism.

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Hi, I’m Andrew Harris, a seasoned AV Technician and DJ with extensive experience working across San Diego, London, and Paris. Over the years, I’ve blended my passion for music and technology, ensuring flawless audio-visual setups at festivals, hotels, and private events. I thrive in fast-paced environments, keeping equipment ready and functioning, and enjoy working closely with clients, artists, and team members to create memorable experiences.

My diverse background includes managing operations for a meal delivery service, guerilla marketing for home and limo services, and a long-standing career as a resident rave DJ in Europe and the US. I love savoring every gig, continuously updating my skills, and delivering great results with a sense of humor and professionalism.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

AV Technician at SHOWDOWN / Hands On
January 1, 2020 - June 15, 2024
Responsible for loading, setting up, and dismantling all audio-visual equipment including trusses, amplifiers, screens, lights, projectors, mixers, microphones, and speakers. Managed LED screen assembly and strike, festival WiFi setup, and surveillance. Provided troubleshooting, escalation, and maintenance using tools like impact drivers. Played an active team role securing equipment on and off trucks. Delivered high-quality customer service while maintaining a professional appearance. Worked at BLeaCHeD Festival 2023, various hotels including HardRock Hotel, Omni Hotels, Hiltons, Andaz, Estancia, Loews Coronado, Marriott, and others, as well as private screenings and parties.
Operations / Controller at BringItToMe.com
August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2020
Managed customer service, dispatching, and order facilitation for affiliate restaurant meal delivery and catering orders across platforms such as GRUBHUB, EZ cater, and Eat24/Yelp in San Diego. Handled driver coordination through DriverLogic app, phone calls, and texts to ensure timely deliveries. Identified and prevented delivery issues, facilitated real-time order changes, and maintained customer satisfaction. Oversaw multiple phone lines, planning, logistics, data entry, and billing.
Owner, Marketing, Customer Service, Collections at MoonLighters
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2015
Led guerrilla targeted marketing campaigns via online ads promoting home and limo services. Designed Photoshop ads, managed marketing, took calls, closed deals, assigned duties, and supported homeowners and tradesmen securing jobs during the early days of internet marketing. Also contributed to ad sales and delegation.
Ad Sales & Contributing Writer at Revolt in Style Magazine
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
Sold front-page ad space and wrote advertorials and poetic ad/blog copy. Conducted interviews with local and international DJs, artists, and notable personalities. Gained skills in early computer use including Word, Photoshop, and Windows 95.
DJ / Presenter w LightShow at Virgin Roof Gardens & Various Clubs
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 2000
Freelance dance music DJ and presenter with a light show, holding resident DJ positions at Virgin Roof Gardens and guest spots at major London venues like Camden Palace, Electric Ballroom, and Ministry of Sound, as well as Paris clubs. Later performed at San Diego clubs including Star & Garter and DejaVu. Curated playlists and spun music for large audiences over many years.

Education

B.A. dual Communications + Music at UCSD Warren College
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Retail