Years+ of professional experience
JOSHUA McALLISTER
Audio Visual Technician
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful Audiovisual Specialist with 7+ years of experience, offering a collaborative attitude towards every project. Proficient in coordinating with event staff and project managers for seamless execution of audio, lighting, and video productions. Extensive expertise in event project management, ensuring top-notch delivery and exceptional results.
Overview
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Work History
Head of Audio
Nasco Staffing Solutions
07.2024 - Current
- Operated audio consoles such as Midas HD-96 as FOH tech and Monitor tech for concerts at venues such as Woodbine Casino and Pickering Casino.
- Mentored team members in industry best practices, fostering professional growth and development.
- Continuously assessed and updated internal workflows, embracing new technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge in the audio production industry.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of audio elements into multimedia projects for concerts and spoken word events.
- Troubleshot technical issues promptly, minimizing downtime and keeping projects on schedule.
- Led teams of stage crew, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality results.
Lead Audio Visual Technician
Nasco Staffing Solutions
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated closely with production teams to meticulously oversee onsite logistics, encompassing lighting, audio, video, and recording device setups and tear downs, ensuring seamless the operation of audio visual gear.
- Collaborated with onsite supervisors to understand clients’ needs and expectations, ensuring the successful achievement of event goals.
- Applied expertise in installing, configuring, and operating multimedia audio-visual systems for a variety of live events.
- Led audio-visual crews for major events and concerts, such as the VELD Music Festival, CNE Festival, The Juno Awards, and performances by artist such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, The Jonas Brothers, Chris Stapleton and PartyNextDoor.
Event Specialist
Nth Degree Entertainment Group
01.2020 - Current
- Led onsite execution of events, overseeing setup, breakdown, troubleshooting any issues as they arose while maintaining composure under pressure for a professional outcome every time.
- Executed audio, lighting, and video design and operations for a diverse range of events, spanning from live music performances to large corporate functions, overseeing event operations to ensure the fulfillment of event goals.
- Crafted comprehensive event plans by conducting thorough venue visits, meticulously designing floor plans, stage plots, and curating detailed audiovisual gear lists.
- Managed tasks such as hiring technical crew members, including audio, lighting, video, and camera technicians, as well as event support crew for a wide variety of events.
- Executed a range of daily administrative tasks, including sales meetings, event budgeting, quoting, invoicing, and general business bookkeeping activities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Audio Visual Technician
Nth Degree Entertainment Group
11.2019 - Current
- Carried out audio visual setup and teardowns punctually and safely
- Assisted in setting up lighting configurations for a wide variety of events. i.e. corporate events, weddings, proms; both indoors and outdoors
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers
- Helped ensure all events operated by timeline, helped address any potential conflicts and resolved them quickly to keep events running smoothly
- Helped create state of the art events for clients such as; Densify, Marriott Hotels and more
Education
Diploma - Electronic Music Production
Metalworks Institute
Mississauga, ON 09.2018 - 11.2019
High School Honours Graduate -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Burlington, ON 09.2014 - 06.2018
Dual Credit Course - Sound Design For TV And Film
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville 06.2017 - 08.2017
Skills
- Digital and Analog AV Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Sound Systems and Audio Monitoring
- Wireless Microphone Systems
- Video Playback and Switching
- Projection and Video Conferencing Systems
- AV Issue Resolution
- Live Event Support and Stage Management
- Event Planning
- Punctual and Reliable
- Well-Organized and Detail-Oriented
- Team Player
Certification
- Aerial Work Platform On/Off Slabs - 2022
- Battery and Diesel Fuel Safety - 2022
- Diesel Fuelling Awareness and Propane Cylinder Exchange - 2022
- Rough Terrain Forklift, Tele Handlers, Straight Mass - 2022
- Counterbalance Truck - 2022
- Working at Heights Training - 2021
- Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety WHIMIS Certification - 2021
- Ontario Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Certification - 2021
- Ontario Ministry of Labour Supervisor Health and Safety Certification - 2021
Timeline
Head of Audio
Nasco Staffing Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Lead Audio Visual Technician
Nasco Staffing Solutions
04.2022 - Current
Event Specialist
Nth Degree Entertainment Group
01.2020 - Current
Audio Visual Technician
Nth Degree Entertainment Group
11.2019 - Current
Diploma - Electronic Music Production
Metalworks Institute
09.2018 - 11.2019
Dual Credit Course - Sound Design For TV And Film
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
06.2017 - 08.2017
High School Honours Graduate -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Aerial Work Platform On/Off Slabs - 2022
- Battery and Diesel Fuel Safety - 2022
- Diesel Fuelling Awareness and Propane Cylinder Exchange - 2022
- Rough Terrain Forklift, Tele Handlers, Straight Mass - 2022
- Counterbalance Truck - 2022
- Working at Heights Training - 2021
- Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety WHIMIS Certification - 2021
- Ontario Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Certification - 2021
- Ontario Ministry of Labour Supervisor Health and Safety Certification - 2021
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