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Daniela Gaffney

Cartagena,Murcia

Summary

A hard-working and strongly motivated individual with a passion for working in the entertainment industry. This passion has enabled a fruitful and extensive career in an industry that has provided true job satisfaction. Their history as a freelancer, has lead to performing in a variety of job roles enabling the acquisition of an arsenal of knowledge, skills and experience that can be used to deliver a result that leaves clients well satisfied and audiences well entertained. This aligns perfectly with their career goals of being a respected industry professional known for delivering above and beyond what is expected of them.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Various

Freelance
Middlesbrough, Teesside
01.2013 - 12.2023


As a sound and lighting technician.

  • Assembling and deconstructing sound and lighting rigs for live entertainment performances.
  • Operating sound and lighting consoles, both analogue and digital, in a live entertainment performance setting.
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining venue's sound reinforcement equipment.
  • Organising storage of venue's audio and lighting equipment.
  • Creation of technical riders for guest performers.
  • Liaising with artists and technical directors in order to practically deliver their artistic vision with the equipment available.
  • Assisting with load in/out of required equipment, including safe handling of heavy materials.


As a producer/engineer.

  • Installation and operation of mobile audio recording equipment, including optimal selection and positioning of microphones.
  • Operating live-streaming software.
  • Mixing and mastering of pre-recorded audio.


As a driver and tour manager.

  • Planning and enacting tour logistic itineraries.
  • Transportation of touring parties and their equipment in both tour and single day settings as a driver.
  • Route planning.


As a runner.

  • Acquisition of items specified in artist's hospitality rider and finding suitable replacements for unobtainable items.


All roles were performed in compliance with relevant health and safety procedures, including using or wearing required personal protective equipment.

Education

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Technology

Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough
09.2010 - 06.2012

IGCSE - Various Subjects.

El Limonar International School
Murcia, Spain
09.2006 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Experience using a variety of analogue and digital mixing desks
  • Working knowledge of professional audio and lighting systems
  • Competent working in a variety of DAW's including; Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton and Cubase
  • Good knowledge of microphone placement and techniques
  • Familiar with a variety of lighting software including Chamsys, GrandMA 2, 3 and Avolites
  • Strong understanding of signal flow
  • Able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues before and as they occur
  • Comfortable working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Personable manner with concise communication skills
  • Confident working as part of a team or autonomously

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Semi-professional singer with internationally released music that has performed on a variety of stage sizes from bars and clubs to mid-size festivals.

Certification

  • Pro Tools 101 and 110 certified.
  • Full UK driving licence (categories; AM, A, B1, B, BE, FKPQ).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Various

Freelance
01.2013 - 12.2023

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Technology

Middlesbrough College
09.2010 - 06.2012

IGCSE - Various Subjects.

El Limonar International School
09.2006 - 06.2010
Daniela Gaffney