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Phumzile Dlamini
Sound Engineering Technician
Tembisa
Summary
I am a hardworking, ambitious, accountable and determined individual with extensive experience in technical event staging and sound engineering for large scale conferences, concerts and product launches. I have an excellent track record working as part of a team on major events and am trusted to plan, set up and run events without supervision, including liaising with clients and managing a small team. I am an effective communicator both to clients and team-members, and able to deliver high quality solutions whatever the setting.
Sound engineering professional, well-prepared for delivering exceptional audio solutions. Background in managing complex audio setups and enhancing sound quality for various events. Known for strong team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing requirements. Skilled in audio mixing, signal processing, and equipment calibration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sound Engineering Technician
DNG Presentation Staging Pty Ltd
01.2015 - Current
- At DNG Presentation Staging I am responsible for setting up and running shows and events as lead technician from initial client contact to closing the show, as well as working as part of a larger team on major events.
- Show technical skills and responsibilities include: Setting up PA System, Audio Visual, JBL Line Array System, Setting up Projectors, Backline Stagehand Technician for live bands setting up all instruments and screens, Loading and offloading equipment, cleaning and testing in preparation for use, Set up Microsoft Teams & Zoom for Virtual Shows, Setting up stage and structure (Truss and Baseplates).
- Key event experiences as Sound Engineering Technician at DNG Presentation Staging:
- Dell Breakaway, November 2023 - Kyalami International Convention Centre - Joburg: Set up my own venue as Lead Engineer for a breakaway event with 200-250 delegates as part of a larger Dell conference. Set up LED screen, lights and PA system.
- Toyota car launch February 2024 - Kyalami International Convention Centre - Joburg: Audio Lead within the set-up crew for an exciting car launch event with over 1000 delegates. Assisted with set up of the specially designed stage with a rotary mover, lights, LED screen and JBL line array, PA system.
- Gauteng General Practitioner Forum (Annual Convention) 2017– 2024 – Gallagher Convention Centre - Joburg: Set up the show venue as Lead Engineer for the whole event with 200-250 delegates. Set up Fast fold screens, projectors, PA system, stage and camera.
- SAOISH Health and Safety (Annual Convention) 2017 – 2023 – Gallagher Convention Centre - Joburg: As a lead sound engineer, my team and I setup a PA system, profile lights, a screen and a projector with 220 – 250 delegates.
- Mannatech Dietary Supplements (Annual Convention) 2018 – 2024 – Gallagher Convention Centre – Midrand: As lead sound engineer at this annual convention with 500-800 delegates, I managed installation of the sound stage, up lighters, PA system, screens, projectors and profiles.
- HuntEx – Annual Show 2017 – 2024 Gallagher Convention Centre - Midrand: As a lead sound engineer at this annual hunting trade show with over 33,000 visitors over four days, I managed the installation of PA systems, plasma screens and uplighters.
- Saturday Night Fitness, August 2023 Montecasino Outdoor Events Area, Joburg: Member of stage crew at this outdoor fitness event, assisting with set up of a truck stage for the 1500+ ticket-holders with mounted LED screen, moving lights, JBL line array and PA system.
- My Broadband Event, October 2023 – Gallagher Convention Centre – Midrand: Member of stage crew assisting with set up of this event with 2500+ delegates from all over the world. Set up 22m x 4.5m truss screen, lights, stage, JBL Line array, cameras.
- Artists: I have been part of the backline technical crew for numerous music and DJ events including setting up and testing keyboards/drums/lighting/PA system/LED screen, including the following well-known South African artists including Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbuli, DJ Shimza, DJ Maphorisa, Mafikizo, Micasa and Ntando Bangani.
Stores Controller, promoted to Junior Event Technician
DNG Sound and Audio Visual (PTY) LTD
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Key Responsibilities: Scanning and prepping gear for shows and events using Rental Desk Software, Preparing gear for Dry hire, Checking ALL gear from shows that its back, Sending faulty gear to be fixed by relevant suppliers.
- Reason for leaving: Promoted to Junior Event Technician and moved to work within the company’s events staging arm.
Creditors Clerk, promoted to Head of Wastepaper Department
Swazi Paper Mills
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Key Responsibilities: Data capture using Accpac Software, capturing credit notes and debit notes using Accpac, capturing spreadsheet using Microsoft excel, paying local suppliers and South African suppliers and also solving problems for our suppliers.
- Reason for leaving: Company Closed
Education
Certificate in SOUND ENGINEERING - Music Theory, Golden Ear, Steinberg Theory, Steinberg Practicals, Sound Theory, Sound Practicals, Electronics
Damelin College
Certificate (First Class) Personal Computing for Windows - Introduction to Windows, Lotus 1-2-3, Freelance Graphics for Windows, D Base IV Version 1.1, Ms Word
Damelin Computer School
Passed Form 5 G.C.E O’Level Cambridge Certificate - English Language, History, Geography, Siswati, Combined Science, Agriculture
Matsapha Swazi National High School
Skills
Live sound reinforcement
Digital consoles
Audio mixing
Microphone usage
Equipment testing
Audio mixers
Equipment maintenance
Equipment setup
Live production support
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/27/77
- Nationality: Kingdom of Eswatini
Interests
Timeline
Sound Engineering Technician
DNG Presentation Staging Pty Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Stores Controller, promoted to Junior Event Technician
DNG Sound and Audio Visual (PTY) LTD
01.2009 - 01.2015
Creditors Clerk, promoted to Head of Wastepaper Department
Swazi Paper Mills
01.1996 - 01.2004
Certificate (First Class) Personal Computing for Windows - Introduction to Windows, Lotus 1-2-3, Freelance Graphics for Windows, D Base IV Version 1.1, Ms Word
Damelin Computer School
Passed Form 5 G.C.E O’Level Cambridge Certificate - English Language, History, Geography, Siswati, Combined Science, Agriculture
Matsapha Swazi National High School
Certificate in SOUND ENGINEERING - Music Theory, Golden Ear, Steinberg Theory, Steinberg Practicals, Sound Theory, Sound Practicals, Electronics
Damelin College
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