Blake Weston
Vantaa
Summary
Detail-oriented professional audio-visual technician with excellent delivery and operation of digital equipment. Sound, lighting, video, running cables, lifting heavy equipment, working from drawings, set construction mixing soundboards, coordinating graphics. Working under pressure to tight deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sound, Installation and operation
Finnish National Sercurity Day
2023.09
Event Sound and lighting installation and operation
Ari Joki Event
2023.05
Tara Test OY
2023.02
Train Track welder
PHK Kiskohitsauspalvelu Oy
2022.07 - 2022.10
Tara Test OY, Assistant Geologist
2022.02 - 2022.07
Contract worker
Polar Pro Oy
2014.12 - 2016.10
- Worked in various roles in storage and logistics in companies such as: Posti, Schenker and Lassila & Tikanoja.
AV-technician
Electro Waves Oy
2012.02 - 2012.06
- Was responsible for installing sound-, video- and lighting to various customer locations.
Stage technician
Finnish National Theatre
2005.09 - 2011.10
- Constructed large metal and wood stage elements from drawings
- Was also responsible for operations of set elements on stage.
Lighting programmer/technician
Laser Media Oy
2010.11 - 2010.11
- Installed a lighting-, laser- and sound installation to Valon Kaupunki happening.
Studio and sound technician
Stereotype
2009.08 - 2009.08
- Responsible for setting up recording sessions.
Stage technician
Eastway
2005.05 - 2005.09
- Was responsible for construction of aluminum trussing on stage.
Event technician
Celtic Stage Crew Cardiff (UK)
2004.06 - 2005.07
Stage technician
Wales Millenium Centre / National Opera House Cardiff (UK)
2004.11 - 2005.06
Education
2.1-degree, BA (hons) - Fine Art
University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UK)
01.2004
Distinction - Foundation year Art Design
GlosCat Gloucester (UK)
01.2000
Skills
Video
Sound
lighting
Problem olving
Running ables
Lifting heavy equipment
Working from drawings
Building and setting up sets
Mixing soundboards
Coordinating graphics
Working under pressure to tight deadlines
Training Cards
- Work safety
- Hot work
- First aid
References
Mirka Keini, Visual Artist, minkmirarte@gmail.com Ari Joki, Ari Joki Event, Ari@arijiki.com
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy swimming, hiking, and spending time in the countryside with friends and family. I also enjoy sound and video production and producing art.
Languages
English
Native language
Finnish
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Sound, Installation and operation
Finnish National Sercurity Day
2023.09
Event Sound and lighting installation and operation
Ari Joki Event
2023.05
Tara Test OY
2023.02
Train Track welder
PHK Kiskohitsauspalvelu Oy
2022.07 - 2022.10
Tara Test OY, Assistant Geologist
2022.02 - 2022.07
Contract worker
Polar Pro Oy
2014.12 - 2016.10
AV-technician
Electro Waves Oy
2012.02 - 2012.06
Lighting programmer/technician
Laser Media Oy
2010.11 - 2010.11
Studio and sound technician
Stereotype
2009.08 - 2009.08
Stage technician
Finnish National Theatre
2005.09 - 2011.10
Stage technician
Eastway
2005.05 - 2005.09
Stage technician
Wales Millenium Centre / National Opera House Cardiff (UK)
2004.11 - 2005.06
Event technician
Celtic Stage Crew Cardiff (UK)
2004.06 - 2005.07
2.1-degree, BA (hons) - Fine Art
University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UK)
Distinction - Foundation year Art Design
GlosCat Gloucester (UK)