Freelance Audio Visual Technician
Melbourne Area, Australia
- Current
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- Managing Director at MiWiFi
- Freelance Audio Visual Technician at DurhamAV, Victorian College of the Arts, WWAVE
- Managing Director at The Theatrical Events Company (TTEC)
- Past
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- Operations Manager at Event Equipment
- Warehouse Assistant at Event Equipment
- Production Designer at Decjuba/Covert Fashion Spring Fashion Launch
- Operations Manager at WWAVE (World Wide Audio Visual Equipment)
- Production Manager at Melbourne International Festival
- Lighting Designer/Operator, Stage Manager at The Primary Agency
- Technical Director at Navigators / Melbourne International Festival
- Lighting Designer/Operator at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Anthony Menchetti
- Lighting Designer/Operator at Cato Croft Enterprises, The Sofitel Hotel
- Lighting & Sound Designer at Melbourne Arts Festival
- Education
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- University of Melbourne
- Victorian College of the Arts
- Connections
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- Industry
- Entertainment
- Websites
Geordie Barker’s Summary
As the Managing Director of my own company (TTEC) and a freelance in the Theatre and Corporate Events Industry, I am skilled in a wide range of areas. Lighting Design, Sound Design, Production, Stage and Technical Management are my main areas of expertise, calling upon my training at the Victorian College of the Arts, and experience in many areas of the industry. With strong technical knowledge and a good planning ability, I am able to call upon industry specialists to work together with artists and the client to achieve a collective vision. My work has included, Fahion Launches, Multi Stage Multi Artist Installations, Theatre Productions, Corporate Functions and Launches, Audio Visual Installations, Weddings and Private Parties, Group Collaborations, and more. I have also worked as a Voice Over Artist. I am always ready to push the boundaries of technology, and enjoy a challenge. I enjoy work in all areas of the industry and i am able to recommend professionals within the industry to assist in the areas of Costume, Design, Workshop, Event Power, and Technology. Please feel free to contact me and have a chat regarding how i can assist you in your next production or event. I am always willing to have a chat regarding new technology or ideas. Regards, Geordie
Geordie Barker’s Specialties:
Lighting Design, Sound Design, Production Management, Event Management, Technical Management and Direction, Event Power, Health and Safety, Rigging, Architectural Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Sound System Design, Permanent Installations, Sound Recording and Mastering, Voice Overs, Theatre, Corporate Events
Geordie Barker’s Experience
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Managing Director
MiWiFi
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)
MiWiFi was started in March of 2008 by two arts students, Geordie Barker and Edward Dowling. The two were frustrated at the lack of available, affordable wireless internet access in the Melbourne CBD and surrounds.
After almost two months of research on the technology, the market, the competition and the developing face of the internet, Geordie and Ed ‘bit the bullet’ so to speak and started MiWiFi with the aim to spread affordable, efficient wireless internet throughout Melbourne. Utilizing the new and developing technology of Mesh Networking, Geordie and Ed hope to reach their dream. -
Freelance Audio Visual Technician
DurhamAV, Victorian College of the Arts, WWAVE
(Entertainment industry)
July 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
As a Freelance Audio Visual Technician I work for a number of companies undertaking a wide range of duties. I am competent in the areas of Lighting, Sound, and Vision Design, Implementation and Operation. I also work as a Stage and Production Manager. My main body of work with the above listed companies is in the corporate field, as an Operator for private corporate events. Some recent examples of work undertaken with these companies include, the Premier’s Design Awards held at the Melbourne Museum, The John Ilhan Food Alergy Foundation Tribute Lunch held at Level 89 Eureka Tower, The National Counter Terrorism Committee Quarterly Meeting held at Aitken Hill Conference Centre. I continue to work for these companies and always look forward to assisting them in meeting their clients needs.
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Managing Director
The Theatrical Events Company (TTEC)
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
As Managing Director of The Theatrical Events Comany, I am responsible for the direction, scope and focus of the company, as well as the operations and logistical aspects. The Theatrical Events Company specializes in Audio Visual Design and Production Management for specialized corporate and private events. This can include Fashion Launches, Private Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Launches, Concerts, Celebrations; Essentially any event where you need the Technical Expertise and Efficent Management to make it happen. Working closely with the company are some of Australia's up and coming designers, technical directors and corporate consultants. For more information, please see www.ttec.net.au or message or email me, theatricaleventscompany@gmail.com
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Operations Manager
Event Equipment
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
November 2007 — March 2008 (5 months)
During my time as Operations Manager at Event Equipment, I was responsible for the maintenance of equipment & work vehicles, the purchase of equipment, the booking of crew, management of installations, and more importantly, negotiations with clients. The company had recently moved into a larger premises, and alongside the Director, the development of systems and space management was also undertaken. I was only in the position for a few months, and it was a temporary position whilst the job was advertised. During my time in this position i believe i gained valuable experience, and further developed my management skills.
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Warehouse Assistant
Event Equipment
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
September 2007 — November 2007 (3 months)
During my time as Warehouse Manager of Event Equipment, I was responsible for the general maintenance of equipment, the warehouse and involved in the installation of events and productions. Working under an Operations Manager in a newly established, growing company gave me a unique outlook on the management, structure, processes and procedures a company needs to consider during a time of growth. I was only in the position a short time, as I took on the role of Operations Manager, when the position was vacated.
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Production Designer
Decjuba/Covert Fashion Spring Fashion Launch
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
May 2007 — May 2007 (1 month)
As Production Designer for the Spring Fashion Launch of leading Melbourne Fashion Design Firm Decjuba, I was responsible for the areas of Lighting and Sound Design, Staging, Stage Management, and Operation. As part of the "London Underground" theme of the event, extensive sound recordings were required. These recordings, recorded both locally and overseas, were an essential part of the atmosphere of the event. Guests were treated to the experience of walking down to the underground station, through the use of a multi speaker sound system and a digital MAX patch computer program. The soundscape was mixed along with client selected music, through the main speaker system and the audience response was very positive. The space was lit effectively through the use of up lighting and cool blue industrial colours.
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Operations Manager
WWAVE (World Wide Audio Visual Equipment)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Events Services industry)
December 2006 — May 2007 (6 months)
As Operations Manager of this medium sized corporate audio visual company, I was responsible for a wide range of areas. These included; crewing, transport, equipment maintenence, CAD Drawings, lighting and sound design and consultancy with clients. During this time I expanded my knowledge in the areas of event power, emergency lighting and exit sign installation, basic rigging, and av operation. Unfortunately I had to leave this position to take on a freelance lighting design job in Prague, Czech Republic.
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Production Manager
Melbourne International Festival
(Entertainment industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
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Lighting Designer/Operator, Stage Manager
The Primary Agency
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
December 2006 — December 2006 (1 month)
As Lighting Designer/Operator and Stage Manager at the Primary Agency's Cabaret Canapé, I was responsible for the stage lighting and the general ambience room lighting in the Function Room at the Grant Hyatt Hotel. I was also the Stage Manager for 12 Cabaret Performers and an MC throughout the evening. The effective use of colour throughout the space transformed a normal drab function room into a red draped, intimate cabaret club for the evening.
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Technical Director
Navigators / Melbourne International Festival
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
October 2006 — October 2006 (1 month)
As Technical Director of "Navigators", a Melbourne International Festival show (in association with the Victorian College of the Arts and DasArts) I was responsible for the areas of Lighting, Sound, AV, Staging and Health and Safety. Liasing with 25 artists from the Victorian College of the Arts and DasArts (Amsterdam, Neitherlands), we were able to create a multi staged installation within Studio 45 (Dodds Street, Southbank).
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Lighting Designer/Operator
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Anthony Menchetti
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Entertainment industry)
July 2006 — July 2006 (1 month)
Working closely with the artist, his manager and festival creatives, the Lighting Design of this small cabaret show was completed in one of the most challenging spaces in Melbourne, The Butterfly Club. Anthony Menchetti's Cabaret performance, Antz Pants (Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2006), had a very successful season with many sold out shows. It was remounted a few months later at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Lighting Designer/Operator
Cato Croft Enterprises, The Sofitel Hotel
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
June 2006 — June 2006 (1 month)
As Lighting Designer and Operator for the Sofitel Supper Club/Cato Croft Enterprises presentation of Faith Prince, I was responsible for the stage, and room ambience lighting of the performance. Working closely with Faith Prince's Manager, the hotel's in-house crew, Martin Croft, and Nancy Cato, the event suceeded without a hitch. 200 guests over three nights were treated to one of America's true Music Theatre stars.
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Lighting & Sound Designer
Melbourne Arts Festival
(Entertainment industry)
2006 — 2006 (less than a year)
Geordie Barker’s Education
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University of Melbourne
2005 — 2008
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Victorian College of the Arts
Batchelor of Dramatic Art (Production) , Lighting Design, Sound Design, Stage Management, Production Management , 2005 — 2008
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The Theatrical Events Company specializes in Audio Visual Design and Production Management for specialized corporate and private events.
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