Andre' Pretorius
Swakopmund
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Edge audio
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2012 - 06.2023
- Communicated effectively with bands regarding sound preferences before each performance.
- Loaded in and out of venues quickly and efficiently while maintaining safety standards.
- Mixed live audio sources such as vocals, instruments and playback devices during performances.
- Sourced replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment in case of emergency repairs.
- Adjust lighting levels during production to create desired moods or accents.
Lighting and Sound Technician
Club Modular
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Test newly installed lights to ensure they are functioning correctly before use.
- Program automated lighting sequences for live performances or shows.
Sound and Lighting Technician
Stardust theatrical dining
Cape Town, South Africa
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided technical support for bands during live shows or studio sessions as needed.
- Attended pre-production meetings with venue staff to discuss show requirements.
- Communicated effectively with performers regarding sound preferences before each performance.
- Operated mixing consoles to balance the volume and tone of each instrument in the performer mix.
- Determine the best placement of lights to achieve desired effects.
- Troubleshoot any technical issues with the lighting system or equipment.
Sound Technician
Audio Elite
Arandis, South Africa
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Maintain and repair audio equipment as needed.
- Set up and operate soundboards, audio mixers, microphones, amplifiers, recording equipment, and related electronic equipment for live events.
Technician
ATI Automation
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2014 - 2020
- Conducted tests on newly installed or modified automation systems to ensure proper operation before putting them into service.
Sound Technician
Chez Ntemba
01.2011 - 2015
- Troubleshoot any technical issues with sound systems or related gear in a timely manner.
- Set up and operate soundboards, audio mixers, microphones, amplifiers, and related electronic equipment for live events.
- Evaluate acoustics of venues prior to events taking place in order to determine necessary adjustments that need to be made regarding speaker placement or additional amplification devices.
Salesman/sound technician
Soundselect
- Maintained an inventory of all audio-visual equipment and supplies and sales.
- Performed maintenance on audiovisual equipment to keep it in top working condition at all times.
- Assisted in setting up and operating audio-visual equipment such as projectors, speakers, microphones and lighting equipment.
- Researched emerging technologies related to audiovisual production in order to stay ahead of industry trends.
Education
Sound Engineering -
Cape Audio College
Audio Production -
Cape Audio College
Event Management -
University of Cape Town
TESOL -
Tesol Sa
Skills
- Problem solving and trouble shooting
- Working under pressure
- Attention to detail
- System Troubleshooting
- System Installation
- Equipment Repair
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/02/1982
- Nationality: Namibian
Certification
- PDP - Public Driving Permit
- PB2 - Power Boat 2 License
- AEC - Approved Engine Course
- VHF - Very High Frequency Radio Course
- STCW - Safety as sea
- ENG - Sea worthy medical
Activities
- Tai Chi and Chi Gung instructor
- Guitar player
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Free diving and scuba
Languages
- English, Fluent (TESOL certified teacher)
- Afrikaans, Fluent
- German, Conversational
References
- Arnold Geldenhyus, Chief engineer, arnold.geldenhuys@gmail.com, +33 7888 130 64
- Duncan Marwick, Audio Elite, Owner, +27 82 362 0628
- Idris Kayembe, Chez Ntemba, Owner, +27 72 864 2099
Timeline
Lighting and Sound Technician
Club Modular
01.2020 - 07.2022
Technician
ATI Automation
01.2014 - 2020
Sound and Lighting Technician
Stardust theatrical dining
05.2013 - 06.2015
Owner
Edge audio
01.2012 - 06.2023
Sound Technician
Audio Elite
07.2011 - 02.2012
Sound Technician
Chez Ntemba
01.2011 - 2015
Salesman/sound technician
Soundselect
Sound Engineering -
Cape Audio College
Audio Production -
Cape Audio College
Event Management -
University of Cape Town
TESOL -
Tesol Sa
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