Tristan Clark

Audio-visual and music technology professional with hands-on experience in live sound, stage support, studio recording workflows, DJ/music production, and event-floor operations. Comfortable supporting performers, coordinating setup and soundcheck, troubleshooting audio issues under pressure, and translating creative ideas into smooth live experiences. Strong background in hospitality, nightlife awareness, networking, and customer-facing environments - useful for venues, lounges, concerts, private events, and production teams.

Live Sound / Stage Support at MadLife Stage & Studios

• Supported live concerts and events through stage setup, cable routing, microphone placement, equipment preparation, and stage organization.
• Assisted with band setup and soundcheck workflow, helping performers move from load-in to performance with minimal friction.
• Handled setup and breakdown of audio/stage equipment while staying responsive to real-time venue and performer needs.
• Built practical awareness of live-room energy, performer communication, signal flow, and quick technical problem-solving.

Independent Audio / AV Support at Freelance / Event Support (Present)

• Set up speakers, microphones, audio routing, and stage equipment for artists, performers, rehearsals, and live-event environments.
• Troubleshot audio issues in time-sensitive settings, including cable/signal checks, level adjustments, and equipment readiness.
• Coordinated directly with performers and organizers to keep technical setup aligned with the creative goal of the event.

Recording Artist, Producer and DJ at TSY / Independent Music (Present)

• Write, record, arrange, and produce original music with a strong understanding of performance energy, song structure, and audience response.
• Prepare DJ concepts and genre-focused sets for lounge, rooftop, nightlife, hip-hop, R&B, house, Afro-house, amapiano, and open-format environments.
• Develop promotional concepts, flyers, artist branding, and venue-facing pitch materials for DJ bookings and live entertainment opportunities.
• Use networking, social awareness, and room-reading to connect with artists, venues, nightlife staff, and creative collaborators.

Studio Recording / Audio Engineering Training at Recording Connection / Studio Environments

• Gained exposure to recording setup, session preparation, creative collaboration, audio organization, and studio workflow discipline.
• Developed practical understanding of gain staging, artist communication, recording-room etiquette, and audio production fundamentals.

Event Floor / Hospitality Operations at Restaurants, Venues and Customer-Facing Roles

• Worked in fast-paced service environments requiring timing, communication, guest awareness, teamwork, and professional composure.
• Supported event-style operations across serving, bussing, barback, food-running, and floor-support responsibilities.
• Applied hospitality experience to venue awareness: reading the room, supporting the guest experience, and adapting quickly during peak volume.

Production Assistant / Stand-In Experience at Film and Television Sets

• Worked around professional production environments, including set etiquette, timing, crew communication, and production-day discipline.
• Exposure includes background/stand-in and production support environments connected to Disney/Marvel and FOX series work.

Audio Engineering – Recording Connection