Michael Ogunkanmi

Experience

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  Starlite Tv Station (DSTV)

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

  Broadcast Technician

   Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs.  Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.

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  M-Two Project&Services

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2021

  Freelance Audio Engineer
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  Studio Assistance

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  HQ MULTIMEDIA STUDIO

   Set up and operate recording software  Create a beat, record, mix and mastered Help artist with their studio needs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during studio session.  Shoot and record various types of Musical Video.

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  GQ Acoustics

  Feb 2013 - May 2014

  Sound Engineer

  - PA setup for massive concerts of 120,000 sitting capacity.- Monitor Engineer for ONNE with artist like Akon, Ciara and 2face idibia. - Part of the crew that install the PA system to the biggest church in Nigeria. - Maintenance and Support for Meyer Sound Products. - Stage hands with a big artist like 50 cent, Janet Jackson and many known artist. - Work with Meyer Sound distributor in Nigeria and i do many installations.

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  No1 Events

  May 2014 - Oct 2014

  SOUND TECH/TECHNICAL SUPPORT

  Manage and Operate various types of events.

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  Showtech Electronics LLC

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

  Sound Technician

   PA system Setup and operate for various types of festival, Awards, Gala dinner, Conference and Concerts. Designing speaker layouts according to different venues, select needful kit, system tuning and time alignment. Servicing and Repairing of Audio damage equipment

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  Maestra Group

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2020

  • Operate several live performances at such locations as sports arenas, churches, hotel, clubs, theaters or lecture halls, tours the cities in UAE with various bands.• Set up, test sound equipment and operate the events with broadcasts or recordings.• Supervise various setup• unloading, setting up, dismantling and loading equipment at each venue when on tour• Assisted in doing initial presentations to clients to give the technical side of a sound installation.• Follow instructions and details from directors and project manager• Enhance sound quality and add sound effects • Resolve technical issues when they arise • Managed setup and tear-down of sound,light,video,Rigging material and musical equipment before and after performances • Senior AV technician (Audio, Lighting, Video, Rigging, show technician and manage projects) • Upgraded various sound systems for arenas and collegiate facilities, Created sound pockets for venues, which reduced less sound cost, Approved safe efficient sound systems for clubs to open for business.Specifically responsible for assisting conference attendees with and of their technology needs, interacting with hotel staff to make sure that the conference attendees' needs were completely met, Provided customer service throughout the event including arrival, conference meals, numerous activities, and departure of all• Site visit and suggest equipment for projects manager• Repaired and maintained audio equipment, such as mixers, microphones, amplifiers, speakers and switching devices• Replies emails and Double check kit list for setups with company email and HIREHOP software to make sure Project managers have what needs for the job.• Operate various Events. Show less

  • Audio Engineer/SENIOR TECHNICIAN

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Audio Engineer

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2020

  • Audio Technician

    Sept 2016 - Sept 2016
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  Bigmike Productions

  May 2017 - now

  Freelance Sound Engineer, Events specialist/Coordinator, Audio Visual Engineer, Recruiting Manager

  — Set up and operated several types of live shows at locations such as sports arenas, churches, hotels, clubs, theatres, hotels, events venues, stadiums and lecture halls, and toured the cities in the UAE with various bands.— A1 sound engineer for several corporate events. — Audio Visual Technician for several events.— Repaired and maintained audio equipment.— Installation and maintenance for hotels, restaurants, and clubs— Installed and managed six different pavilions at EXPO 2020 as an audiovisual engineer.— Manage technical issues when they arise, managing audio, video, light events.— Identified and resolved technical problems to improve sound quality.— Professional and skilled System Technician with knowledge in working with Meyer Sound speakers, L'acoustics, D&B, EM Acoustics, Adamson, RCF and other speaker Manufacturers— Confidence in working with professional mixers like Yamaha, A&H, Soundcraft, Digico and Other Mixer Manufacturers. Show less

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  Encore Middle East

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  Freelance Sound Engineer

  United Nations Climate Change @COP28UAE

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  Co-op Live

  May 2024 - Mar 2025

  Events Technician

  Casual Events Technician and Sound Engineer