Name
Brett Tapping
Profile
name
On Stage Solutions
Occupation
Theatre equipment specialist Company Director
Is
this your own enterprise?
Yes
How
many years have you been doing this job?
Six
How
did it all start?
I was working as a project manager in the same
industry when the company I worked for went bankrupt. My colleague and I
decided to finish the current job to ensure the client had what they needed and
so I thought about carrying on my own. If other people can do this then, why
can’t I?
What
does the job involve?
The day to day running of the business covers a
multitude of tasks including financial, health and safety, clerical, marketing /
sales, installations and customer training. And making tea.
What
qualifications do you need?
You need to have your basic English and Maths to
ensure that you can communicate well with your clients plus making sure your
quotations are accurate. More importantly however is you need to ensure that
your invoices are right. In this industry, it helps if you have rigging and
electrical design / installation certifications as they are a great advantage
in this role.
What’s
the best part of the job?
Working for myself. I get a real sense of satisfaction
of seeing a project through from the initial design concept right through to
the finish. I recently worked on installing the lighting equipment for a brand-new
TV Studio in Central London which was a lot of hard work but looked great when
we had finished.
Some of the jobs I do brings a focal point to the
community. This can help people to enrich their experience with new facilities,
which I also enjoy.
What’s
the worst part of the job?
Working for myself – it’s a double-edged sword.
What
advice would you give to someone who was looking to do this as a career?
It’s not just a 9 - 5 job. It can be very rewarding
but you are not likely to get rich quick and at times it can be very
frustrating and hard work.
About
the interviewer:
David Walker spent over thirty years working as a
technician with the Theatre, Film and TV industry before deciding to change
career and move into journalism. He studied with the BCJ and received his
Diploma in 2016. Now he works freelance covering online, print and radio
broadcast. His specialist areas are Motorsport, Travel, The Arts and the Mars
One Project, although he is never afraid to try anything new and relishes a
challenge wherever possible.
To contact David please email davidwalkerfj@gmail.com
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