I'm Ell, a social and confident individual with a passion for music and audio engineering. I hold a bachelor's degree in Music Composition with a specialisation in Film Scoring from Victoria University of Wellington and a diploma in Audio Engineering at MAINZ Christchurch. I thrive in creative environments and enjoy helping people through my skills and knowledge. I've gained valuable experience working as a sound technician and in retail customer service, which has helped me build strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. I'm reliable, committed, and eager to continue growing my expertise in audio production and sound engineering.

Ellen Kathleen Travis

I'm Ell, a social and confident individual with a passion for music and audio engineering. I hold a bachelor's degree in Music Composition with a specialisation in Film Scoring from Victoria University of Wellington and a diploma in Audio Engineering at MAINZ Christchurch. I thrive in creative environments and enjoy helping people through my skills and knowledge. I've gained valuable experience working as a sound technician and in retail customer service, which has helped me build strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. I'm reliable, committed, and eager to continue growing my expertise in audio production and sound engineering.

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I’m Ell, a social and confident individual with a passion for music and audio engineering. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition with a specialisation in Film Scoring from Victoria University of Wellington and a diploma in Audio Engineering at MAINZ Christchurch. I thrive in creative environments and enjoy helping people through my skills and knowledge.

I’ve gained valuable experience working as a sound technician and in retail customer service, which has helped me build strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. I’m reliable, committed, and eager to continue growing my expertise in audio production and sound engineering.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Technician at Tony Rabbett
February 1, 2025 - Present
Assistant sound technician for Tony’s personal show, responsible for stage setup, sound system installation and connection, tidy cable work, instrument setup and miking, wedge setup for foldback, and operation of Behringer X-32 console. Duties include conducting sound checks, EQing to avoid feedback, setting mix and effects, live mixing during the show, and packing out equipment.
Summer Host at Mecca Christchurch
January 31, 2025 - July 16, 2025
Casual position during Christmas and New Year periods providing customer service and assistance. Gained strong customer service skills and knowledge in skincare and beauty, delivering personalised experiences based on customer needs and inquiries.
Transactional Support Officer - Accounts Payable and Receivable at Todd Corporation
February 29, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Full-time finance role handling supplier communications, managing business unit email inbox, creating and paying invoices, conducting weekly and monthly bulk invoicing, opening new accounts, managing credit applications, and investigating financial queries. Served as main Accounts Receivable contact handling queries.
Administrator, Consumer & Claims at IAG Insurance
December 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Performed data entry and administrative duties, including mail-sorting and receipting. Progressed to financial tasks and credit control projects over time.
Sales Assistant at Farmers Department Store
February 28, 2019 - July 16, 2025
Casual retail job focusing on merchandising, display, specialist beauty care, and customer assistance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand School of Music)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
High School Diploma at Western Heights High School, Rotorua
February 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

CPR Training
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
ANZCA Piano Examination Grade 7
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization