Thoto Mashinini
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic audio engineer with over 7 years of experience, recognized for exceptional leadership and a strong ability to follow instructions while actively listening to client needs. Expertise as a Front of House (FOH) engineer, complemented by training from top institutions, has honed skills in sound engineering and microphone control, ensuring optimal sound levels and outputs. A background as a musician enhances communication with clients, fostering collaboration and driving project success. Eager to leverage extensive experience in a fast-paced environment while continuously seeking opportunities for growth and innovation in the audio field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Audio Engineer
Railways Cafe
05.2025 - Current
- Audio engineer
- lighting engineer
- setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment for events
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality.
- Provided clear communication between performers, production team members, and venue staff to ensure smooth event execution.
Live Sound Engineer
YYY shows
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after performances to promote productive workflow.
- design, set up and test audio equipment including microphones and the speaker system, often with the assistance of a system technician
- conduct sound checks for front of house audio for the audience and the stage monitor or foldback system audio for the performers before the performance in live sound
- use a mixing console to creae a live mix to balance sound levels
stage manager
smack entertainment
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Ensured sets, lighting and sound equipment were in correct working order, coordinating prompt repairs.
- patching the stage , making sure that everything is working before the band gets there
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Oversaw successful execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes.
Production director
House of the lord
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Planned training programme to expand team skills and drive performance
- Make sure the team is weel set up and ready for he service
- record the service, manage and direct the technical team, from stage to the media team.
- front of house engineer
- resolve any audio-related technical problems that arise during the performance
Education
No Degree - Sound engineering
Academy of Sound Engineering
Auckland Park, South Africa2023
Leadership training - sound leadership, Bible studied
3D academy
2019
High School Diploma -
Moriting Wa Thuto
Clarens, South Africa12-2017
Skills
- Live sound mixing
- Crew management
- Stage setup
- Lighting and sound controls
- mixing sound, patching sources, and assisting with setup and breakdown
- work well under pressure
- Digital sound editing
Education
other,other
Timeline
Live Audio Engineer
Railways Cafe
05.2025 - Current
stage manager
smack entertainment
09.2022 - 02.2023
Live Sound Engineer
YYY shows
08.2022 - 03.2025
Production director
House of the lord
06.2018 - 06.2022
Leadership training - sound leadership, Bible studied
3D academy
No Degree - Sound engineering
Academy of Sound Engineering
High School Diploma -
Moriting Wa Thuto
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