Oliver Soames
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document fileOliver Soames CV
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
Sound Techncian/Senior Sound Techncian
Theatre |
Richard II Royal Shakespeare Company |
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| 2013 |
Senior Sound Technician
Theatre |
Festival Season 2013 Chichester Festival Theatre |
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| 2013 |
Senior Sound Technician
Theatre |
Julius Caesar International Tour RSC |
USA |
| 2013 |
Sound No. 1
Theatre |
Peter Pan Orbital Sound |
Manchester Opera House |
| 2012 |
Sound Designer
Theatre |
The Situation Room Oscar Mike |
Hull Truck and subsequent tour |
| 2012 |
Touring Senior Sound Technician
Theatre |
Julius Caesar Royal Shakespeare Company |
RST and subsequent tour |
| 2012 |
Deputy Head of Sound
Theatre |
Various West Yorshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
| 2011 |
Sound Designer
Theatre |
The Falling Sickness Upstart Theatre |
Theatre in the Mill, Bradford |
| 2011 |
Sound Technician
Theatre |
Various West Yorkshire Playhouse |
Quarry/Courtyard Theatre |
| 2010 |
Casual Technician
Theatre |
Anthology Slung Low |
The HUB |
| 2010 |
Sound Designer
Theatre |
Country Music West Yorkshire Playhouse |
Courtyard Theatre+Tour of West Yorkshire Prisons |
| 2008 |
Technical Assistant
Event |
Integra Festival Integra Live |
Various Birmingham Sites |
| 2007 |
Assistant Sound Technician-Placement
Theatre |
08/06 - 05/07 West Yorkshire Playhouse |
West Yorkshire Playhouse |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Music Technology BSc | Technology Innovation Centre and Birmingham Conservatoire |
| 2004 | Grade V Music Theory | ABRSM |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use: Neve, D&B Audi, Audient And Digico, Analogue And Digitial Mixing Consoles Including Yamaha, Qlab And Sfx Show Control Software, Protools 7 And Logic 8 For Studio Applications And Numerous Plugins, Tc Electronics Outboard, Api, Spx (Yamaha), Lexicon, Midas
About me
I have a real and committed enthusiasm for live music production, with particular interest in sound sound design in theatre and live events.With experience working with a range of different companies, I am competent in both team and independent situations and always strive for excellence, even under pressure.
I have experience assisting in all aspects of live sound production including: rigging, maintenance, servicing, equipment programming, design of practical sound installations and sound operation.
I am also competent with the administrative requirements of a production: drawing and compiling schematics, plans and other documentation per show, managing staff time and general department organisation, ordering and budgeting, attending production, progress and design meetings as well as liaising with touring companies and managing their requirements in conjunction with in-house productions.
Additional skills:
Experience in:
-Sound Operation
-Sound Design
-Designing and facilitating sound installations
-AV
-Service and Maintenance
-Rigging
-A.S.M
-Basic Flying
Competent with both PC and Mac, including word processing, spreadsheets and general ICT.
Full, Clean UK Driving License
Referees:
Jeremy Dunn
Head of Sound Royal Shakespeare Company
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Andrew Meadows
Freelance Sound/Production Engineer
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Martin Pickersgill
Head of Sound West Yorkshire Playhouse: removed
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License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Sound Technician |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Theatre Technician, Sound Designer, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Production Assistant (PA) |
| Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |
| Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
| Work Permits | EU |