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
09.2023
Event Sound and lighting installation and operation
Ari Joki Event
05.2023
Tara Test OY
02.2023
Train Track welder
PHK Kiskohitsauspalvelu Oy
07.2022 - 10.2022
Tara Test OY, Assistant Geologist
02.2022 - 07.2022
Contract worker
Polar Pro Oy
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Worked in various roles in storage and logistics in companies such as: Posti, Schenker and Lassila & Tikanoja.
AV-technician
Electro Waves Oy
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Was responsible for installing sound-, video- and lighting to various customer locations.
Stage technician
Finnish National Theatre
09.2005 - 10.2011
- 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
11.2010 - 11.2010
- Installed a lighting-, laser- and sound installation to Valon Kaupunki happening.
Studio and sound technician
Stereotype
08.2009 - 08.2009
- Responsible for setting up recording sessions.
Stage technician
Eastway
05.2005 - 09.2005
- Was responsible for construction of aluminum trussing on stage.
Event technician
Celtic Stage Crew Cardiff (UK)
06.2004 - 07.2005
Stage technician
Wales Millenium Centre / National Opera House Cardiff (UK)
11.2004 - 06.2005
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
09.2023
Event Sound and lighting installation and operation
Ari Joki Event
05.2023
Tara Test OY
02.2023
Train Track welder
PHK Kiskohitsauspalvelu Oy
07.2022 - 10.2022
Tara Test OY, Assistant Geologist
02.2022 - 07.2022
Contract worker
Polar Pro Oy
12.2014 - 10.2016
AV-technician
Electro Waves Oy
02.2012 - 06.2012
Lighting programmer/technician
Laser Media Oy
11.2010 - 11.2010
Studio and sound technician
Stereotype
08.2009 - 08.2009
Stage technician
Finnish National Theatre
09.2005 - 10.2011
Stage technician
Eastway
05.2005 - 09.2005
Stage technician
Wales Millenium Centre / National Opera House Cardiff (UK)
11.2004 - 06.2005
Event technician
Celtic Stage Crew Cardiff (UK)
06.2004 - 07.2005
2.1-degree, BA (hons) - Fine Art
University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UK)
Distinction - Foundation year Art Design
GlosCat Gloucester (UK)
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