Brooklyn Jazz Venue supporting local AAPI artists & many more

Roles

Manager of Technology,
Sound Engineer, & Light Technician

Team

Shien Lee (Founder & Owner)

Orson Salicetti (GM)

Shu Li (AGM)

Tools

A&H SQ5, CQ-18t,
& EOS ETC

Timeline

November 2023 - Present

Manager of Technology

Executed 20+ live events and shoots per week for hybrid music venue and production stage for commercial shoots and recordings.

Shot at The Red Pavilion, Gavin Ng as Light Technician. See credits.

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    • Provided Location Management, set logistics, and AV technicians for a range of commercial and music productions.

    • Oversaw run-of-show timelines and technical cues with stage management, created operational workflows, and liaison for up to 8 clients per live event.

    • Hired and trained 5 new technicians on set operational procedures.

    • Implemented 100% AV operational coverage through rotational staff scheduling.

    • Owned lifecycle of asset management operations, including scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance, budgeting and expense forecasting, vendor negotiations, safety assessments, and prioritization of repairs based on operational impact.

Light Technician

Lead technician on-site overseeing run-of-show coverage and daily AV operations in collaboration with Stage Management.

    • Programmed EOS ETC lightboard to meet specific shoot requirements in collaboration with DPs, Directors, and Stage Managers to achieve creative unique lighting design.

    • Expanded venue equipment inventory by 30% through installation of new permanent fixtures.

    • Deferred capital expenditures through predictive maintenance tasks.

    • Advised visiting film crews and artists on best lighting practices for shoots and performances.

    • Primary liaison for celebrity talent, film crews, and scouts.

Sound Engineer

In-House FOH and Monitor Engineer overseeing production of up to 4 shows a day, up to 6 days a week

    • Mixed FOH and stage monitors for live events, ensuring clear, balanced audio for audiences and performers.

    • Operated and configured digital mixing consoles (A&H SQ, CQ, Behringer X32, Midas M32) and outboard equipment to support diverse acts and genres.

    • Maintained the venue’s audio systems, including microphones, stage monitors, and other backline.

    • Conducted regular predictive system checks for technical issues before events.

    • Researching, recommending, and integrating new audio technologies to enhance the venue’s sound capabilities.

    • Overseeing upgrades, patching, and expansion of audio infrastructure (e.g., additional monitors, DI boxes, digital snakes), and ensuring compatibility with existing systems for seamless operation across events.