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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)
09.2019 - 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
10.2022 - 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
06.2023 - 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
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • 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
10.2021 - 03.2022
    • 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
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • 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
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • 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
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • 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
10.2017 - 10.2019
    • 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
01.2011 - 09.2017
  • 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, ON
01.2019

High School Diploma -

Harbord Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON
06.2011

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
06.2023 - Current

Stagehand (Permit)

IATSE Local 58
10.2022 - Current

LED Technician

PRG
08.2022 - 01.2023

Set Construction Laborer

Mood Design
10.2021 - 03.2022

Stagehand

Snap Hoek Productions
11.2019 - 03.2020

Shop Employee

PRG
10.2019 - 03.2020

In House A/V Technician & Operator

INK Entertainment (Toybox & Rebel Nightclub)
09.2019 - Current

Intern

TA2 Sound & Music
08.2019 - 12.2019

Location Support Personnel

Directors Guild Of Canada
10.2017 - 10.2019

Customer Service Representative

CIBC
01.2011 - 09.2017

Diploma - Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

Harbord Collegiate Institute
Matthew Da Silva