Matthew Da Silva
Toronto,ON
Summary
Focused Audiovisual Technician with over 4 years of experience. Offering excellent organizational skills in audiovisual technology, set up and operation. Can program & operate GrandMA2 lighting boards, Resolume Video Software, and most audio consoles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
In House A/V Technician & Operator
INK Entertainment (Toybox & Rebel Nightclub)
2019.09 - Current
- Operating Lights, Video, & Audio for variety of live music events
- Programming & Operating various shows using GrandMA 2 & Resolume VJ Software.
- Ensuring proper audio signal & sound using Midas M32 Board
- Installing & repairing speakers, making NL4 & Speaker wire end connections, amp maintenance.
- Connecting & operating SFX such as CO2 & confetti Cannons.
- Followed instructions from production manager regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Stagehand (Permit)
IATSE Local 58
2022.10 - Current
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up & tear down lighting, video, audio equipment in a timely manner.
- Loading & Unloading trucks with various theatre set pieces.
- Prepped lights at 'Christie Lights' for plays.
Freelance Lighting Programmer & Operator
Self-employed
2023.06 - Current
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
- Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in live concert platforms.
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change, movement, gobo and dimmer effects prior to events
- Have worked/hired for Axis Nightclub and Backliner as Freelance LD & Laser operator
- Use of GrandMA 2 board & Beyond software
LED Technician
PRG
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Setting up LED Walls for concerts, music festivals, & corporate events
- One big highlight was being lead LED Tech for 'Rolling Loud 2022' where delegated stagehands how to build, cable, and dismantle wall
- Show prepping LED walls in shop before shows
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Set Construction Laborer
Mood Design
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Utilized hammers, drills, levels, paint brushes and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and TV set construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Set up/Dismantled set pieces from trucks into studios
Stagehand
Snap Hoek Productions
2019.11 - 2020.03
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per design specifications.
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for Christmas events & outdoor winter performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Worked with team of 5 to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances
Shop Employee
PRG
2019.10 - 2020.03
- Checking in, testing, repairing variety of cables & gear that came back from shows from various departments; lighting, video, audio, rigging.
- Prepping & pre-rigging lighting rigs & LED walls to go out for shows.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
Intern
TA2 Sound & Music
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Learned best practices for post audio mixing, sound design, in professional environment for advertisements & films using Pro Tools
- Helping & supporting team by pooling appropriate music from various music libraries for possible selections for clients
- Helping to organize/naming files for back up and getting copies of scripts ready for clients
- Setting up recording rooms & mics for talent
- Sitting in on recording sessions with advertisement clients, watching how process is done, how voice actors are directed
Location Support Personnel
Directors Guild Of Canada
2017.10 - 2019.10
- Deliver filming notices to near by business and residents about dates and times film productions would be in effect
- Help secure parking spaces for film equipment trucks to arrive in to unload gear
- Prepare, clean & watch over background actor holding rooms
- Help Production Assistants with setting up tents, heaters and tables for film crews
Customer Service Representative
CIBC
2011.01 - 2017.09
- Create exceptional client experience by proactively engaging with clients to understand and meet their immediate day to day banking needs
- Actively identify opportunities to deepen client's relationship with CIBC and to positively promote CIBC's products and services
- Work as part of team to ensure client is receiving most appropriate advice and introduce them to appropriate colleagues
- Resolve client problems quickly and/or refer to colleagues as appropriate
- Work accurately and efficiently in multi-tasking environment where high attention to detail is required in order to balance cash, credits and other monetary transactions
- Performed Head CSR duties
Education
Diploma - Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON01.2019
High School Diploma -
Harbord Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06.2011
Skills
- Lighting Programmer & Operator
- LED Technician & Operator
- VJ
- Live Events
- Crew Management
- Sound Operations
- Special Effects
- Stagehand
- Audio Engineer & Sound Designer
- Customer Service
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Freelance Lighting Programmer & Operator
Self-employed
2023.06 - Current
Stagehand (Permit)
IATSE Local 58
2022.10 - Current
LED Technician
PRG
2022.08 - 2023.01
Set Construction Laborer
Mood Design
2021.10 - 2022.03
Stagehand
Snap Hoek Productions
2019.11 - 2020.03
Shop Employee
PRG
2019.10 - 2020.03
In House A/V Technician & Operator
INK Entertainment (Toybox & Rebel Nightclub)
2019.09 - Current
Intern
TA2 Sound & Music
2019.08 - 2019.12
Location Support Personnel
Directors Guild Of Canada
2017.10 - 2019.10
Customer Service Representative
CIBC
2011.01 - 2017.09
Diploma - Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Harbord Collegiate Institute
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