Karl Austin
@karlaustin
Creative operations technician with theatre, fashion, and technical management experience.
MacaoWhat I'm looking for
I am a creative operations technician combining theatre and fashion expertise with hands-on technical management. I have experience in equipment calibration, backstage operations, process optimization, and costume alterations, and I have implemented solutions that reduced downtime by 25% annually.
I have trained and mentored junior technicians, taught Python coding as an IT tutor, and worked in customer-facing roles as a barista. I hold a Bachelor's in Fashion Design and have created multiple themed portfolios and a graduation collection showcased in in-house fashion shows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Technician
Melco - House of Dancing Water
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Managed backstage and equipment operations for a large-scale theatrical production, implementing process improvements that reduced downtime by 25% and mentoring junior technicians to improve team performance.
IT Tutor - Python
Preface
Aug 2024 - Oct 2026 (2 years 2 months)
Taught Python programming to students using engaging methods that increased motivation and supported career readiness in tech.
Cafe Barista
Cuppa Coffee
Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Operated front-of-house café services, handled cash transactions accurately and implemented promotions that increased sales by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design
2020 - 2023
Activities and societies: Created multiple themed portfolios and participated in fashion shows showcasing the graduation collection.
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, developing portfolios, researching market trends, and presenting a graduation collection in in-house fashion shows.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MacaoAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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