David Archer

David Archer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Absolute AVS | Senior Project Manager (AV Installations)

  • Education

    • Stanborough School WGC

      1990 - 2007
      8 GCSEs to C or above

      Activities and Societies: Lighting and sound - head of team Music and school productions

  • Experience

    • Boots Opticians

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
      Optical Advisor

      General Customer Service and relationship management

    • Three Valleys Water

      Sept 1998 - Oct 2008
      Customer Policy Advisor

      Various admin roles leading up to last 5 years in Policy team, dealing with many aspects of regulation, policy making, guidance notes/process flowcharting, and various ad-hoc projects.

    • Mr H Productions

      Jan 2003 - now
      Party Host, DJ & Compere / Technical Consultant & Operations

      As well as personally arranged bookings I do many functions annually via possibly the highest quality entertainment company in England. All enquiries for events: www.mrhproductions.co.uk

    • DM Music Ltd

      Oct 2008 - May 2014
      Project Manager

      Project managing installation of high quality audio visual and lighting systems, primarily into houses of worship and related halls, schools etc, from conception and design through to final installation. Anything from simple speech systems to full new build specification of integrated audio, visual and lighting. Projects in different venue types always considered.

    • WMS Underfloor Heating

      Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
      Projects Manager

      Oversight and progression of multiple orders through design and contracts phase to completion of installation for multiple clients.

    • Mode Lighting

      Mar 2016 - Dec 2021

      Commissioning and on/off-site scene setting of Mode Lighting dimming/control systems (specifically Tiger and eDIN). Hoping to also learn the Evolution system in due course.

      • Technical Manager

        May 2021 - Dec 2021
      • Programming & Commissioning Engineer

        Mar 2016 - Jun 2021
    • Absolute Audio Visual Solutions

      Dec 2021 - now

      Guiding clients to the best solution to their needs at a fair and reasonable price. Helpful, friendly and professional advice and attention to detail throughout the process.

      • Senior Project Manager

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Project Manager

        Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ECS Cardholder

      Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Archer
      CSCS Cardholder (Operatives) CITB (National Scheme Operator) Jun 2014