Vellison Dcosta
Lighting/Video Technician
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To obtain a position as a Lighting/Video Technician in a reputed company for providing me with an opportunity to improve my skills and to master it. Good communication skills, a quick learner and hardworking, proficient in applying proper solutions to technical issues, dedicated to optimizing job satisfaction and quality at work.
Experience
AV Manager - Azamara Cruises - New York, USA
(2025-11)
- Executed live sound mixing for high-energy production shows, ensuring consistent audio quality for performers and audiences.
- Light programming for Guest Artists and in house Cabaret shows using Grand MA3 and Hog 4 console.
- Patching, Programming and operating Qlab for comprehensive show control, triggering complex soundscapes, multitrack audio playback, and synchronized video cues for production shows.
- Design and maintain Qlab workspaces, managing cue lists, audio patches, video routing, and media libraries to ensure tight synchronization with live performance elements.
- Leverage advanced knowledge of Dante digital audio networking to design and manage complex signal routing between consoles, stage boxes, QLab workstations, and processing equipment.
- Adapt quickly to diverse performance styles and technical rider requirements, collaborating directly with artists to achieve their desired sonic results.
Stage Manager - Mystic Cruises - Porto, Portugal
(2023-10 - 2025-08)
- Coordinated end-to-end production workflows, ensuring seamless execution from rehearsals through live performance
- Led and supervised a multidisciplinary production team including Production Manager, Sound Technicians, and Lighting Technicians, ensuring cohesive collaboration and high-performance standards
- Developed and maintained centralized inventory system for all production equipment (sound, lighting, video), streamlining check-in/out processes and improving maintenance scheduling.
- Liaise with Cruise Director and Ass. Cruise Director on creating rehearsal and show schedules for all in house produced events in the Theatre and alternative entertainment venues.
- Communicate clearly with head office any issues, problems, concerns that may arise in daily operations
- Daily scheduling tech duties
- Acted as standby emergency support for all productions, resolving technical issues in real-time and minimizing performance disruptions through quick decision-making.
Lightning Technician - Carnival Cruise Line - Tampa USA
(2022-12 - 2023-06)
- Running all the production shows with ease and in a safe manner
- Operation and maintenance of Grand ma2 full size, Ma2 lite
- Responding to emails, taking corrective measures
- Well versed with path port systems, Arkaos media server, laser systems and cold pyrotechnics
- Expert in maintaining fixtures like Martin Mac Quantum's, mac Aura's, Martin Rush, MH3's, MH1's.
- Maintaining inventory of all spare parts and chemicals used.
1st Lighting Operator - Aida Cruises - Rostock Germany
(2121-12 - 2222-12)
- Operation of all lightning related equipment including GandMa2 full size desk
- Operation of laser related equipment
- Timelines inspection and maintenance of various fixtures and desk
- Time coding and programming production shows and various guest artists.
- Live busking for various bands onboard
- Well versed with pandoras box media server
- Inspection and organizing the work done by the 2nd lighting technician and the stage crews.
Sound and Light Manager - CMV cruises - Tilbury UK
(2019-12 - 2021-07)
- Manage the Sound, lighting and automation aspects of all production shows and other guest shows
- Managing the job of technicians and operators and preparing their daily schedules
- Make sure frequent maintenance of all stage, sound & light equipment is carried out in a safe way
- Updating inventory reports
- Take proper decisions on purchases of new equipment if needed, keeping in mind the company's budget.
Lighting Technician - P&O Cruises UK - Southampton UK
(2018-11 - 2019-08)
- Operation of all types of lighting equipment and lighting consoles
- Writing emails and sending reports regarding daily show routines
- Assisting in setups and breakdowns
- Troubleshooting any light and sound related technical issues
- Knowledge about all lighting fixtures
- Designing mesmerizing lighting effects for production shows and cabaret acts.
Education
Bachelor's - Computer Application - Rosary College of Comm. & Arts (2015)
HSSC - 12th Examination Board of Goa - Cuncolim United Higher Secondary (2013)
SSC - 10th-Examination Board of Goa - Perpetual Succour Convent High School (2011)
