Bilingual Conference Tech Assistant

$250-750 USD

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Posted 8 days ago

$250-750 USD

Paid on delivery

I will be running a two-day business conference in New Orleans (Loews New Orleans Hotel) in mid of Dec and need an extra set of hands on-site for all things technical. Your main responsibility is to make sure every presentation, microphone, projector, and hybrid-meeting link behaves exactly as planned, so speakers can focus on their content and guests enjoy a smooth experience. The role is strictly local and part-time: you will be needed on location for two consecutive days (roughly 6–8 hours each day). Being comfortable in both English and Chinese is a strong advantage because several speakers and guests will prefer communicating in Mandarin. What you’ll actually do • Arrive ahead of doors opening to run a quick AV check with the venue’s in-house crew (projectors, screens, sound board, wireless mics). • Set up laptops, HDMI switchers, clickers, and manage any live-streaming or Zoom connections. • Stay available throughout the sessions to troubleshoot slides that won’t advance, adjust volume levels, or swap cables when a presenter’s computer acts up. • Liaise between speakers, interpreters, and venue staff, translating brief instructions into Chinese when needed. • Wrap up each day by powering down equipment and confirming that recordings have saved correctly. Acceptance criteria The event is considered fully supported when: 1. All AV gear is up and running 30 minutes before the first session. 2. No presentation is delayed due to technical issues longer than two minutes. 3. Recordings and streams are successfully captured and handed over at the end of Day 2. If you have solid conference tech experience, speak Chinese comfortably, and live in or near New Orleans, I’d love to hear how you can help.

Simplified Chinese Translator

Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)

English (US) Translator

Audio Editing

Audio Production

Project ID: 40726176

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Location: New Orleans, United States

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@iGTTech

As an accomplished Graphic Designer and Vector Illustration Expert, I understand the pivotal role that smooth, professional visuals play in any event, especially conferences. During my decade-long career, I have managed a wide range of design projects including large format graphics, iconography and merchandise design - all of which integrated seamlessly into multiple events just like yours. I am well-acquainted with Adobe Suite tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign along with similar software like CorelDRAW and Figma. I believe this makes me well-equipped to handle your AV demands professionally and with the highest level of attention to detail. Being fluent in Mandarin in addition to English is a key asset for me as your Bilingual Conference Tech Assistant. My bilingual skillset gives me the ability to communicate fluently with both your English-speaking crew and Chinese guests, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. Additionally, it will allow me to interface effectively with speakers, interpreters and venue staff - translating brief instructions smoothly when needed. I am confident that my strong track record of delivering reliable design solutions and efficient project management align well with your project guidelines. With me as your conference tech assistant, you can be assured of a glitch-free presentation and a memorable event.

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@mrbartinton1993

I humbly request to be considered for the role of Bilingual Conference Tech Assistant. As someone extremely comfortable with both English and Chinese, I believe I can bridge the communication gap between speakers, interpreters, and guests effectively. I have a keen eye for detail which enables me to proactively detect technical issues - whether it's a malfunctioning mic or a presentation slide failing to advance. My data processing skills will ensure that all recordings are saved correctly and handed over promptly at the end of each day. In summary, I bring not just expertise in AV equipment setup, troubleshooting, and tech management but also fluency in Mandarin. With these assets at disposal, I am confident in promising an event that exceeds your expectations.

$700 USD in 4 days

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@affanq3

Hi, Primary risk is AV handoff gaps between venue crew, speaker laptops, and the hybrid link during speaker changeovers; those moments cause most delays and missed recordings. I will pre-map inputs, label HDMI sources, and confirm encoder/Zoom settings so switching is deterministic and recoverable within 60 seconds. I have run tech for multi-room conferences and executive roundtables where I handled laptop setups, HDMI switchers, program feeds, and live Zoom feeds while also translating between English and Mandarin. In previous events I worked directly with venue A/V crews to align cable layouts, verified recording integrity at session close, and stepped in to troubleshoot faulty dongles, audio feedback, and network auth for remote presenters. I live in New Orleans and can be on-site both days for the 6–8 hour windows you listed. I will start with a full AV check with the venue crew, confirm speaker laptops and interpreter channels, and perform a dry run of the hybrid link before doors open. During sessions I will stay at the AV table to manage HDMI switching, mic routing, and live-stream/Zoom continuity, and I will provide clear instructions in Mandarin when needed. - Would you like me to bring a spare USB-C to HDMI adapter, HDMI switch, and a compact wired mixer for redundancy? - Which platform will you use for the hybrid link (Zoom, Teams, other) and do you have the meeting host credentials I should use? Feel free to reach out if you want to talk through next steps. Affan Qureshi

$460 USD in 5 days