Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
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Marcel Trout

Audio Visual Technician
Cape Town

Summary

Enthusiastic audio-visual technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Clear understanding of the AV industry and its latest trends. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the AV industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Broadcast Technician

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
12.2021 - Current
  • Manage signal strength, clear and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
  • Evaluated program schedules and prepared programs to assess transmission readiness and identify any signal issues.
  • Work with sound engineers to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts. Using state of the art equipment - Creston, BlackMagic, Apple systems, Windows systems Yamaha, MagicInfo.
  • Reported equipment problems, checked on repairs and made emergency repairs to equipment as necessary.
  • Actively listened to guests' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.

Audio Visual Technician

Carnival Cruise Lines
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.
  • Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance.
  • Inventory, equipment maintenance & use of HD projectors, cameras, video recording & editing within deadlines. Video equipment installation.
  • Was nominated for Team Member May 2019.
  • Audio visual service for special events, vision-mix live events. Satellite TV reception maintenance (Seatel). LED Wall maintenance – Daktronics and Barco
  • Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.

Audio Visual Technician / Live Video Editor

South African Broadcasting Council
07.2014 - 09.2017
  • Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
  • Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment.
  • Pulled low-voltage cabling according to industry practices.
  • Interpreted technical data from drawings, blueprints, schematics and service manuals.
  • Equipment maintenance, inventory, services, cable pulls, equipment installations, camera work.
  • Managed live production signal to broadcaster.
  • Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.

Education

Short Course - Journalism, Film And Media Studies

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
02.2012 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Abbotts College
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2009

Skills

    Broadcast media

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Accomplishments

    Avixa Certifications.

    Harmon Core Certifications

Certification

Avixa Certifications & Harmon Core Certifications

Interests

Creative Writing

Building model cars

Reading movie scripts

Timeline

Avixa Certifications & Harmon Core Certifications

05-2022

Broadcast Technician

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
12.2021 - Current

Audio Visual Technician

Carnival Cruise Lines
03.2018 - 02.2020

Audio Visual Technician / Live Video Editor

South African Broadcasting Council
07.2014 - 09.2017

Short Course - Journalism, Film And Media Studies

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2012 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Abbotts College
01.2007 - 01.2009

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