Andrew Sulley

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About me

I have degree level education in Sound Engineering and Audio Production and have over 10 years experience working in the entertainment industry.
For the past two years I have been the Deputy Head of Sound at The Old Vic Theatre. The role includes the day to day running of a busy sound department, closely working with sound designers and freelance production engineers during rehearsals, load in’s, tech rehearsal and load out’s. Managing and working with freelance and casual sound staff to ensure the sound design is created smoothly and the integrity is maintained. Managing load-in and load-out at the theatre.Working with the education/marketing departments on events that happen during the run of the show. Working alongside the Head of Electrics and Sound to work out; timetabling and management of show staff, show specifications for Electrics and Sound, health and safety requirements and archiving the productions.
Before The Old Vic I worked in the sound department at Sheffield Theatres. During my time in this position, I gained crucial knowledge and experience of the many production processes because of it being a three venue theatre. In the Lyceum, I worked with touring companies on their productions and became a vital source of information for the logistics of delivering a performance within the theatre. In the Crucible, I worked on all in house productions. This included working to sound designers show specifications, taking part in production meetings, understanding the show brief as a whole and acting as an on site production engineer. In the Studio space, I worked on a huge variation of productions from NT Connections to new musicals such as ‘This Is My Family’. This particular space drew on my problem solving skills and even though difficult it was very rewarding.
During my time working in the live entertainment industry I have developed my understanding and experience of many technical aspects of live audio production, this includes; Digico and Yamaha mixing consoles, Dante and Madi audio protocols and networking, radio microphone and RF technology, various loudspeaker systems including D&B and R1 control, audio measurement and design software including D&B array calc.
Other essential skills that I have gained and developed are the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all departments that create a production. I am a great communicator, self motivated, organised and I am able to work out my own individual priorities as well as managing a teams priorities together too. I am happy and eager to embrace new ideas and learn new skills and really enjoy working in new environments.

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Secondary Job Title	Sound Designer
Job Titles	Sound Operator / Engineer, Sound Designer, Theatre Technician
Years in industry	6+ years