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Andrew Hasler

Andrew Hasler

Rigging, Sound and Lighting

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Development Manager - Venue & Production

  • Education

    • Monash University Caulfield

      2000 - 2000
      Honors in Applied Arts Jewellery Design First class Honours

      Following on from my successful undergraduate studies I completed an additional Honours year. The body of work I produced was well received, earning a first class Honours grade, being curated into several exhibitions during the year and an extensive calendar of exhibitions both nationally in Australia and as part of the 'Five ways of working' exhibition in Nagoya, Japan, where I attended as a representative of Australia. I was also one of ten winners selected from design Universities and… Show more Following on from my successful undergraduate studies I completed an additional Honours year. The body of work I produced was well received, earning a first class Honours grade, being curated into several exhibitions during the year and an extensive calendar of exhibitions both nationally in Australia and as part of the 'Five ways of working' exhibition in Nagoya, Japan, where I attended as a representative of Australia. I was also one of ten winners selected from design Universities and schools from around the world for the 'Mikimoto International Young Designer Award' in pearl jewellery. Show less

    • University of Sydney

      -
      Masters of Architectural Science Illumination

      I completed my degree in 2020

    • University of Technology Sydney

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Event Management

    • Monash University

      1996 - 1999
      Bachelor of Craft Metal and Jewelry Arts High Destination

      I studied Jewellery design along with drawing and art history. I finished top of my class and was awarded Best 3rd year student. I had exhibited work in national as well as international exhibitions such as the Chonju City Biennial, Korea, receiving an Honourable Mention.

  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Jan 1994 - Nov 2016
      Rigging, Sound and Lighting

      As a freelance rigger, sound engineer and lighting technician over the past 20 years, Ihave developed an in-depth knowledge across all technical aspects of events and production.Having worked on events such as Cirque du Soleil, SHFA’s Australia Day show in DarlingHarbour, Corporate conferences, theatre productions, VIVID and many more, I am adept atworking with various stake holders to achieve the goals of any project.

    • Showtech Australia

      Jan 1998 - Dec 2005
      Rigger

      I began my training as a rigger here and worked on a wide variety of productions from circus rigs, stadium stages such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, product launches and some film and television productions, most notable was the 50th Anniversary Gala for Channel 7 at The Star Casino.

    • StageRig

      Mar 2003 - Jan 2005
      Rigger

      After moving to Sydney from Melbourne, I began working with StageRig as a rigger on events such as the Motor Show at SCEC along with many other expo's and sporting events. I began to take on more client duties onsite and would have further developed this role if the company did not voluntarily close.

    • Norwest Productions Pty Ltd

      Aug 2005 - Jun 2006
      Sound Engineer

      Starting as a general technician I quickly became a preferred operator for David Grant Special Events, working of events such as fashion shows, Kerry Stoakes' private Christmas Party and the Nokia Amore range launch at Zeta Bar, Hilton.

    • Concert Lighting Systems Australia (Sydney)

      Jan 2006 - Dec 2014
      Head Rigger

      Carry out rigging for the events of CLSA which include the Lord Mayors NYE Ball and the permanent installation at Fox Studios film stages.

    • City Recital Hall Sydney

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
      Stageing Supervisor

      In this position, I was responsible for ensuring the venue was correctly set up or returned to its standard position before and after each event. I was responsible for 6 staff and reported to the Technical Manager. I was also responsible for auditing, streamlining and creating guidelines around rigging equipment, servicing and protocols for clients and staff.

    • Showtech Australia Sydney

      Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
      Head Rigger

      I established and was responsible for the operations of the Sydney base and client liason for Sydney based jobs. I fostered working relationships with existing clients of Showtech Melbourne such as Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and developed new client relationships. I was responsible for recruiting, administrative procedures and the successful completion of all jobs in Sydney.

    • Mandylights

      Jan 2012 - Oct 2013
      Rigger

      Mandylights designed the lighting and video for the Backstreet Boys world tour starting in China. I was engaged by Mandylights as Production Rigger for the tour as all production was supplied locally at each city and I travelled several days in front of the main crew to set up the ground support systems and lighting rigs.

    • Event Centre, The Star

      Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
      Rigger

      Provide rigging services to clients of the Event Centre such as the AACTA Awards and Blackberry 10 launch.

    • KODA Lighting

      Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
      Project Manager

      I will be developing the commercial wholesale side of the business, working with Architects, lighting designers and interior designer to provide superior performance products such as ETAP office and emergency lighting as well as other specialty products such as Feelux and LED linear.

    • NW Group

      Nov 2016 - Nov 2022

      Moving into a project manager role with Norwest/Haycom, has enabled me to bring the wide variety of skills and experience, both creative and technical, together. The majority of projects start with a creative brief from the client, which is developed into full technical production services including production plans and renders, quoting and delivery of the event. This includes managing budget changes, logistics, crewing, bump in/out and show.

      • Technical Manager

        Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

      • Project Manager

        Nov 2016 - Feb 2022

    • Belvoir

      Nov 2022 - Apr 2024
      Technical Manager

    • Jands Pty Ltd

      Jun 2024 - now
      Business Development Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Forklift

      Workcover NSW
      Apr 2015

    • Intermediate Rigging

      Work Cover Victoria
      Jun 2009

    • Elevated Work Platform - unrestricted

      Work Cover Victoria
      Jun 1996

    • Audio Basics for Meetings and Conferences

      Shure Incorporated
      Feb 2025

    • System & Workflow

      L-Acoustics
      Dec 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrew Hasler
      Mikimoto International Young Designer Award Mikimoto America Nov 2000 This was an International design competition issued by Mikimoto to all design Universities and colleges around the world for innovative designs in pearl jewellery. There were 10 winners chosen and along with the prize money, Mikimoto paid for each piece to be made. My design was a set of entre sized cutlery made entirely from pearls and worn as a broach, entitled 'Dinners on Me'.