Michael Sullivan
Tour Guide
Summary
I am a freelance audio editor based in Dublin. I am currently seeking to supplement my income with a position that aligns with my experience and interests, with the intention to move into full time work. I am good with people, genuinely curious, and I bring extensive experience in dealing with the public in a friendly and empathetic manner. I'm immediately available and fully flexible. Enthusiastic tour guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of [Location] with excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue. Creative hospitality and travel industry professional with wealth of historical knowledge. Offering excellent customer service and public speaking skills. Career success working with visitors and travelers to create entertaining and educational experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Composer
Crash Ensemble
1 2024 - Current
- Wrote a four minute piece "Through Worlds of Fog" for flute, cellos, and frying pans as part of their crash works program.
- Created and implemented experimental graphic notation using Adobe Illustrator to communicate unusual and original plaything techniques.
- Debuted at the Kilkenny Arts Festival.
- Collaborated with performers, and produces to solve problems and find creative solutions for the live performances.
- Composed contemporary style classical music with the based on the acoustic analysis of common household objects, demonstrating innovate and solve problems creative using mathematical methods.
- Expanded personal knowledge of composition techniques by researching and performing experiments.
Stage Manager/ Technician
Fringe Festival
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Operated light and sound for the stage shows "Cat Sh!t Crazy" and "Report to an Academy"
- Managed efficient setup and takedown of sets within tight timeframes.
- Oversaw successful execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes.
- Conducted thorough script analysis to identify potential issues or challenges before they arose during production.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Troubleshot technical issues promptly during live shows, minimizing disruption to audience enjoyment.
- Optimized sound quality during live performances by monitoring audio levels in real-time from the mixing console.
- Maintained order backstage during events by overseeing prop placement and ensuring smooth scene transitions.
Freelance Podcast Editor
East Coast Studios
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced audio clarity in numerous podcasts through rearrangement, removing redundancies/verbal tics, and noise reduction
- Provided timely and efficient remote editing services, consistently meeting deadlines with a turnaround time of 48 hours or less.
- Enhanced podcast audio quality by skillfully editing and removing background noise, improving listener satisfaction.
- Reduced editing turnaround time by implementing efficient workflows and organization techniques.
- Preserved brand identity by adhering to established guidelines when editing audio components for company projects.
Assistant House Manager
MOB Theatre Dublin
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Sold tickets at the door and managed the guest list
- Operated lighting and sound during performances
- Delegated tasks to Interns.
- Ensured smooth transitions between program elements at live events through effective stage management techniques.
Audio Editor
The Bootsy Boys' Blackbird (Podcast)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw all sound design, dialogue editing, music composition, audio restoration, and mastering
- Hosted workshops to teach other members of the production basic editing techniques and delegated tasks accordingly
- Recipient of the 2022 Irish Podcast Award for best fiction.
House Manager
Tightrope Comedy
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Volunteered as house manager for weekly improv performances
- Managed venue set-up, sound and lights, and ensured the performances ran as scheduled.
Sales and Customer Service Operator
Exchequer Software
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Phoned companies in order to confirm details regarding their computer systems
- Worked as part of a team to uncover and document potential clients.
- Reduced errors in data entry by implementing comprehensive validation checks and procedures.
- Identified data entry errors and reported to necessary departments.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously updating customer demographic information as needed.
- Maintained compliance with all company policies during outreach efforts, ensuring ethical practices at all times.
- Enhanced customer relations through attentive listening and promptly addressing inquiries during calls.
- Established credibility during initial contact by presenting a professional image and demonstrating extensive knowledge about company products or services.
- Recorded and updated customer information in online systems.
- Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
Education
BA - Music and Mathematical Physics
Maynooth University / Concordia University
Montreal, QuebecSkills
MATLAB
Live Performance Experience
Critical Listening
Digital Audio Workstations
Improvisational Skills
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Effective Communication
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
References
References are available on request
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Performance Arts
Writing for stage
Acting
Food
Timeline
Stage Manager/ Technician
Fringe Festival
01.2023 - 02.2023
Freelance Podcast Editor
East Coast Studios
01.2022 - 01.2023
Audio Editor
The Bootsy Boys' Blackbird (Podcast)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant House Manager
MOB Theatre Dublin
01.2019 - 01.2023
House Manager
Tightrope Comedy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sales and Customer Service Operator
Exchequer Software
06.2012 - 07.2012
Composer
Crash Ensemble
1 2024 - Current
BA - Music and Mathematical Physics
Maynooth University / Concordia University
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