1. Joe Sass
07741457844
joseph1965sass@gmail.com
Personal Statement
I am an extremely hard w orking and organised Live Events Professional w ith excellent time keeping. I am competent in the
basics of lighting and sound but am keen to expand on the introduction to sound that I have learnt at South Devon College and
at University since 2012. Whilst studying, I have helped w ith a variety of technical roles and based upon this experience, I feel I
have the correct level of skills that your advertised position is looking for.
Skills Training, Backstage Academy, October 2014
Pyrotechnics, First Aid, Equipment Rigging, Fire Safety & Manual Handling, Event Safety Passport, Working at Height, Risk
Assessment
Employment
Year Venue/Event Title Roles/Responsibilities Salary
Sept 2016- Dec
2016
WELSH NATIONAL
OPERA
AUTUMN TOUR
Sound N.O 3 I joined WNO at The Welsh Millenium Centre as part of the Stage Electricians team as LX 3 for
two operas.Macbeth, with duties including assisting in the hanging of fixtures, installing fixtures in
set and cabling. For The Merchant of Venice I was one of two follow spot operators.Once on tour,
I moved across to the sound department as Sound N.O 3 for Kiss me Kate. As a new graduate,
both positions provided me a unique and challenging opportunity to further my industry
knowledge. As my knowledge as Sound N.O 3 developed during the tour, I was given more
Sound N.O 2 responsibilities. These included:
● Together with the F.O.H Engineer, ensuring all stage speakers were outputting
signal
● Scratch testing all orchestra microphones
● Sound checking all cast radio microphones
● Distributing and micing up cast prior to performance
● Monitoring the sound quality throughout the performance and being able to
recognise and act upon any issues
● Carry out microphone maintenance
£509.42 P.W
09th July - 29th
August
2016
JACK & THE
BEANSTALK
TOURING PANTO
Touring
Technician and
Driver
Employed by TAG, (TALENT ARTISTIC GROUP), I operated F.O.H sound and Q lab for a seven
week touring panto that visited Haven Holiday Parks for the Southwest leg of a full U.K tour. I was
responsible for setting up all equipment, sound checking and Health and Safety for all concerned.
£3,200
27th-29th May
2016
BBC RADIO ONE BIG
WEEKEND.
POWDERHAM
CASTLE, EXETER
Buggy Driver As part of the Artist Liaison Team, I liaised with the site transport manager and my duties were to
drive artists and management executives around the venue site.
Voluntary
12th July-1st
September 2015
LOOKING FOR OZ.
TOURING PANTO
Touring
Production
Technician and
driver
Employed by TAG, (TALENT ARTISTIC GROUP), I operated F.O.H sound and Q lab for a seven
week touring panto that visited Haven Holiday Parks for the Welsh leg of a full U.K tour. Along
with one other technician we set up all equipment , sound checked and ensured the safety of all
guests.
£3,200

2. 2015 HULL UNIVERSITY
LEAVERS BALL.
3,500 ATTENDEES
Duty Officer As part of the team I was rotated around the perimeter fence ensuring that there were no
attempted unpaid entries, fire checking and looking out for the welfare of the students.
Voluntary
2014 BINGLEY ARTS
CENTRE, 30th
Anniversary Tour by
FM.
Local Crew I worked on the get-in and shadowed the F.O.H Sound Engineer during the soundcheck and
show.
Voluntary
2014 BRIXHAM THEATRE.
‘Elvis vs. Jerry Lee
Lewis, The
Showdown’.
Lighting
Operator
My role was to operate lighting states,meeting the requirements of the band and their manager. Voluntary
2014 BRIXHAM THEATRE.
‘The Owl and the
Pussycat’
Lighting
Technician/Ope
rator.
Working with the Lighting Designer I rigged and cabled fixtures to plan, programmed and
operated lighting cues for rehearsals and shows, taking my cues from the Director. I also did the
get-out.
Voluntary
2014 SOUTH DEVON
COLLEGE.
Julius Caesar
Props Maker Converted a half moon telephone table into an elaborately decorated one for production use. While
Studying
2013 KEVICC
Performance for folk
singer Peggy Seeger.
Lighting &
Sound
Technician
Rigged fixtures and installed/cabled microphones. £40.00
2013 BERRY HEAD
HOTEL
‘Last tango in
Brixham’
Lighting
Technician
Get in, rigged fixtures operated the lighting desk, derig and get out. Voluntary
2013 SOUTH DEVON
COLLEGE
‘Torn’
ASM Managing performers; getting them to the side of the stage at the right time, and preparing props. While
Studying
2013 FORKBEARD
FANTASY
Technician Set up the sound, light and props for a children’s activity weekend. Voluntary
2013 BRIXHAM THEATRE
Godspell
Lighting
Technician
Get in, prepared the stage by removing tabs, cabling, operating for the show and the get out. Voluntary
2012 BRIXHAM THEATRE
Christmas show
Lighting
Technician
Get in, operating the lighting desk and the get out. Voluntary
Education & Qualifications
● The Backstage-Academy, Wakefield (Bolton University)
Oct 14 - July 2016: Foundation Degree in Live Events Production (expected 2016)
● South Devon College, Vantage Point, Paignton, Devon, TQ5 7EJ,
Sept 12 - Jun 14: BTEC Extended Diploma in Production Arts (Technical Theatre) . Gained a Triple Distinction Star.
● Jan 09: ECDL. BCS Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ECDL Essentials) (ITQ)
Interests
I have a lifelong passion for music, particularly live music. When not listening to, reading about or watching my favourite artists live, I like playing my guitar, D.I.Y,
gardening, walking, swimming and cycling. I’m trained and experienced in cooking and also enjoy watching good dramas and films.
References

3. Johnny Goodwin
Backstage Academy, Langthwaite Grange Business Park
South Kirkby, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF9 3NR
Email: johnny.goodwin@backstage-academy.co.uk
Tel: 01977 659880
Dan Taylor
South Devon College,
Vantage Point, Paignton, Devon. TQ5 7EJ
Email:dan.taylor@southdevon.ac.uk
Tel:01803 540540, (Main Switchboard)