Stephen Balkwill

Experience

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  Saint Gregory's Catholic College

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2009

  Lighting Technician

  Rigging, focusing, patching, operating the desk, designing lighting states for the schools performances, preparing set and props for rehearsals and performances. Hiring of equipment from Lighting and Sound companies.

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  Leeds Festival

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

  Lighting Intern

  Working with Coloursound through Festival Republic and Leeds Metropolitan UniversityEquipment Logistics, Setting up truss structures, Hanging Lanterns, Operating the desk for the Piccadilly Party, Silent Disco and The Lock Up Stage. Taking down equipment and packing it up for transport.

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  Unphotogenic Productions

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2013

  Sound Technician

  Setting up Equipment Live Operation of sound

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  Production Light & Sound Ltd

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  Freelance Technician

  Preparing and dispatching Equipment for transport, Pat Testing, Operating the desk during Performances/Events, Hanging Lanterns, Focusing, Live Camera operating and Maintaining Equipment.

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  (in)Xclusuion Live Art Festival

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Technical Manager

  Equipment Management and Logistics, Management of a technical team, Risk Assessment Responsibilities, and Stage Management.

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  Academy Music Group

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Lighting Operator

  02 Academy, Leeds: Setting up equipment, Patching, Operating the desk during ‘Propaganda’ club night.

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  Leeds Metropolitan University

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2013

  Learning Support Officer / Theatre & Film Technician

  Electrical Testing, Equipment Management and Maintenance, Technical Advice, Set Construction. Setting up Sound and Lighting for performances, Operating Lighting desk during Performances.

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  The PEEL Entertainment Group

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2015

  DJ / Audio Visual Technician

  DJ in on-board Club, Live Audio Engineering for Bands, Small Acoustic Performers and Entertainment Staff Cabarets and Deck Parties, Game-show Operation via PowerPoint, and SCS, Lighting Operation, Fault Reporting, Equipment Maintenance, Technical Assistance with daytime activates on deck, Equipment inventory, Health and Safety Responsibilities regarding guests, Muster Station Leader.

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  Celebrity Cruises, Inc.

  May 2016 - Jan 2021

  Planned, scheduled, and oversaw the execution of various events, shows, and activities throughout the ship's entertainment venues and lounges onboard, ensuring the companies vision and the quality of the product is upheld. -Supervised, scheduled and trained an international team of ten AV technicians. (Lighting, Sound, Fly & Stage)-Administration duties with regards to assigning on-board living arrangements for the Entertainment department, ensuring that proper safety requirements are met.-Collaborated with various onboard departments and shore side directors and management to ensure events and installation of new projects run smoothly. Show less

  • Venue Production Manager

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Stage & Production Manager

    Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Entertainment Staff - Production

    Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

  • DJ

    May 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Freelance

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  DJ & Technician
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  Once upon a time Theatre Company

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  Technical Stage Manager
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  M.J. Miller & CO.

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2023

  Store Manager

  • Utilized strong communication and customer service skills to generate $920,000.00 USD in sales revenue for FY2022• Established and maintained new customer relationships and expanded customer outreach• Trained team members on sales techniques and store policies regarding internal processes and customer service standards• Oversaw office administration and daily operations including employee scheduling, financial management, supervisingrepairs and jewelry/watch servicing, and coordinating logistical transportation of multi-million dollar inventory• Worked in collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements to achieve business objectives• Awards: Top Performing Employee of the Year, 2022 Show less

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  Momentum Beverage Team

  Oct 2023 - now

  Inside Sales Portfolio Manager

  Utilized strong consultative sales skills to successfully generate over $1,000,000 USD in sales revenue in 2024• Spearheaded new division of Inside Sales within the company• Developed, planned, and executed departmental improvements• Established and maintained new customer relationships and expanded customer outreach• Converted multiple non-buy accounts into valued full-time buying accounts• Expanded portfolio from single Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) into multiple SKU accounts• Awards: $100K Sales Achiever for multiple months throughout tenure with the company / 100 Buying Accounts Award for multiple months throughout tenure with the company Show less