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Benjamin Percival

Calgary

Summary

Dedicated Audio-Visual Operator/Technician with a strong foundation in the technical requirements of diverse industry events. Proficient in managing audio, video, and related equipment with precision and efficiency. Collaborates with internal and external technical teams and clients to achieve seamless execution. Skilled in analyzing and resolving equipment problems. As an upcoming film graduate, I am enthusiastic about enhancing my skills in sound and editing within the film and event industry, while contributing to the success of your company.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Freelance AV Technician

Proshow Audio Visual
04.2024 - Current
  • Inventory management, pullsheets for equipment, preparing all the gear and cables needed for a show as well as returning and ensuring it’s all accounted for before it’s flown
  • Collaborating with clients providing them with professional event experience, set-ups and strikes for a variety of small to large events for organizations (government, oil and gas, finance, engineering, transportation), cabling for event floor plans
  • Systems and equipment: Audio – Interfaces, Amps, Mixers, editing programs, MixPre-3 II, X2222USB, Microphones (Boom Mics, Lav, Mics, Handheld Mics), Video - Sony FX 6, 7, and 5, GoPro’s, Drones, Blackmagic camera’s and video switchers, LED Walls, Editing – Davinci resolve for Audio mixing and video editing, Blender for 3D renders, Unreal engine for virtual production and LED Walls

Mountain Bike Instructor

Winsport
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Coached and mentored all ages in mountain biking, focusing on skill enhancement and confident navigation of various graded biking trails
  • Advised parents with recommendations to help support their child’s skill development and other requirements
  • Provided families with information on other summer camps levels to further assist in their child's skills and interests
  • Assisted with equipment repairs and provided recommendations to parents for other bikes and equipment
  • Mentored children on how to maintain their bikes and ensure all components functioned correctly

Event Services Attendant

Red Deer Polytechnic
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Sold tickets and beverages for various types of events, as well as providing technical support and leading a team of 2 – 5 people
  • Provided training for new employees to help them understand the systems that we use and how to complete orders in a timely manner
  • Helped to make sure all the cash outs and floats were correctly secured and put away at the end of the day

Mountain Bike Instructor

Winsport
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Coached and mentored all ages in mountain biking, focusing on skill enhancement and confident navigation of various graded biking trails
  • Advised parents with recommendations to help support their child’s skill development and other requirements
  • Provided families with information on other summer camps levels to further assist in their child's skills and interests
  • Assisted with equipment repairs and provided recommendations to parents for other bikes and equipment
  • Mentored children on how to maintain their bikes and ensure all components functioned correctly

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Film & Production Degree
04.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Bowness High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Audio technologies
  • AV technical support
  • Audio recording
  • Production planning
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Sound mixing
  • Fiber optics
  • Video encoding
  • Speaker placement
  • Audio editing
  • Wireless microphone systems
  • LED walls
  • AV issue resolution
  • Lighting control systems
  • Media storage management
  • Sound design
  • Event lighting
  • Davinci Resolve Proficiency
  • Media servers
  • Surround Sound Production
  • Production logs

Volunteer & Extra Activities

  • Volunteer, WellSpring, Calgary, AB, 04/01/16 - 06/30/16, Volunteered at a charity event for fire fighters to climb the Bow Building to raise money for cancer and WellSpring.
  • Assistant Mountain Biking Camp Instructor, Winsport, Calgary, AB, 06/01/17 - 09/30/17, Provided support and instruction to youth of all ages, by teaching them downhill mountain biking in a group environment. Covered hill & bike safety rules and helping with repairs of bikes. Completed Leadership Training course prior to camp.
  • Green Gym Forestry Assistant, Wallingford Green Gym, Oxford, England, Various dates 2012-2018, Supported the team of volunteers in South Oxfordshire, England, by participating in countryside conservation work with the use of hand tools only.
  • Scouts, Calgary, Calgary, AB, 2007 - 2016, Participated in various age-related camps and activities, as well as helped organize meetings, camps, activities, fundraising (bottle drives, popcorn). Supported the leadership team, as a Kim (Senior Cub), during 2015, liaising between scouts and cub scouts. Completed Red Cross First Aid training.

Timeline

Mountain Bike Instructor

Winsport
06.2024 - 09.2024

Freelance AV Technician

Proshow Audio Visual
04.2024 - Current

Event Services Attendant

Red Deer Polytechnic
09.2023 - 04.2024

Mountain Bike Instructor

Winsport
06.2023 - 09.2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Bowness High School

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Film & Production Degree
Benjamin Percival