Lak Singh

BBC trained. Extensive hands-on experience as Event Technician, including vision mixing, sound, lighting, floor managing, operating studio robotic cameras and video routing systems. Management of studio crews – both staff and freelance.

Including overseeing and evaluating performances. Excellent technical problem solving and fault-finding skills. Highly experienced in zoom, Teams and Skype operation. Dependable and reliable in supporting and enabling team effort to produce genuine results.

Persistent and flexible approach to achieve maximum benefits for all stakeholders.

Honours

Degree from Lancaster University

Event Technician at Deutsche Bank (2017-01 – Present)

Main point of contact for clients on a day-to-day basis to ensure customer expectations and requirements are fulfilled.

• Prepare, rig and de-rig equipment prior to events
• Interpret technical solutions, arranging meetings where necessary to establish client requirements
• Proactively correspond with clients after their event to gain feedback on performance to improve on service
• Utilise all in-house services before out-sourcing i.e. crew & equipment
• Write post event reports and attend weekly staff meetings to ensure that communication does not break down at any stage
• Ensuring duties are carried out effectively and efficiently, meeting all deadlines and objectives
• Ensure good use of technician's time by managing shift basis effectively

Event Technician at Sit Up Ltd (2012-01 – 2017-12)

• Overseeing and operating studio facilities including vision, sound and lighting
• Managing staff, presenters, reporters, resources and studio facilities
• Capturing and editing digital video, organising rushes
• Export of content in appropriate formats for multimedia use

Vision Mixer/Director at Freelance (2008-01 – 2012-12)

Vision Mixer/Director for Sky, ITV Sport, IMG, Setanta, ESPN, Input Media.

• Extensive client faced interaction
• Responsible for planning/directing/vision mixing multi camera outside broadcasts and studios
• Tasked with presentation and pitches while seeking new business

Technical Operator at BBC World Service News (2002-01 – 2008-12)

• Manual/remote studio camera operator
• Manage staff, presenters, reporters, resources and studio facilities
• Responsible for co-ordinating resources to ensure relevant footage acquired from agencies and rights cleared
• Overseeing recording, storage and delivery of digital material on servers
• Maintaining digital asset files and archiving footage
• Daily liaison with satellite bookings ensuring relevant feeds booked

Honours Degree – Lancaster University