TAYLOR MAYES

Taylor Matthew Mayes

7, Shaftesbury, Mount, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU179JR

07840193649, Taylor.mm@outlook.com, Tm3632@my.acm.ac.uk

 

Personal statement

I am a dedicated person who has completed my degree in BA (Hons) Creative Industries Futures/Live Production Pathway. I am now looking for employment that supports and aligns with my interests and skills in live music production and the entertainment industry. My practical, teamwork, and reliability skills would help deliver efficient and successful events.

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Key Skills

· Good IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

· Windows and Apple Mac trained

· Logic Pro DAW music production 

· Mixing desk Experience/Midas 32/Digico Desk 

· Proficient in social media applications including basic website design

· Customer service and dealing with the public

· Foley, FX, and music for film experience

· Aptitude to learn

 

Experience

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·  Live Events delivered - 

ACM term events Electric Theatre/Rodboro, Y Bar Vocal Showcase, Gibraltar Rocks, Creative Artists Live from Metropolis, ACM Studio Lounge

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All events involved:

· Set up and operated PA systems, ran digital mixing consoles, mic up amps, in-ear monitor system, DI box and cabling for Live Music

· Provided support to mix FOH audio during Live Performance 

· Mixed Live Streams through DAW

· Ran monitor mix during sound checks and  Live Performance 

· Prepared input lists, stage layouts  and Risk Assessments

· Troubleshot issues with networking, such as Dante and NDI cameras 

· Teamwork with technical teams to ensure smooth and safe events    

· Running Dante Network

· Running NDI cameras such as Birddogs 

· Run handheld cameras such as Blackmagic’s

· Video editing through Final Cut Pro 

· Safely helped pack down systems post-live events 

 

Employment History

Matalan, Sales Assistant, Matalan Camberley 

December 2022 - Present 

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Sales Assistant - Responsibilities include stock control, customer service on the tills and shop floor, including shop floor and warehouse recovery  

Canal Centre activity worker, Basingstoke Canal Centre, Mytchett

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(April 2022 – September 2024)

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Activity Assistant - Responsible for ensuring customers have a successful experience, including set-up, health and safety, and customer satisfaction

 

Education

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BA (Hons) Creative Industries Futures Live Production

The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), Guildford  (September 2024 - Results due September 2026)

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Farnborough College of Technology  (September 2021 – June 2023)

BTEC Level 3: Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music and Music Technology

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Frogmore Community College

(September 2016 – July 2021)

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5 GCSEs

English language - 4

English literature - 3

Maths - 4

Combined sci: trilogy Tier F - 43 (equivalent to 4/5)

Photography - 5

History - 3

Computer science - 2

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Hobbies & Interests

I play the drums and have performed during events and activities. My main passion is music, and I have an eclectic record collection and an interest in different music genres. I enjoy producing songs using digital and recorded instruments. I also have an interest in other entertainment media such as film and theatre productions, including music or plays. I enjoy spending time at live gigs and festivals. My other interests include football (following Fulham), traveling to Theme Parks, walking in nature, and visiting historic buildings.