Daniel Kantor
Chief Executive Officer at Complete Crewing, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Padi Open Water Diver
PADIMay, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
CMI Hoist Technician
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Experience
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Complete Crewing, Inc.
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2018 - Present
Complete Crewing is a specialized production crewing company focused on guiding producers, event planners and AV stagers through the complex and ever-changing landscape of Chicago venues and their labor jurisdictions. Clients demand the best possible crews, rapid response to their budgeting needs, and flawless events. Our ability to navigate the numerous union jurisdictions, mastery of venue logistics, and experienced staff to execute at the highest level keeps Complete Crewing the leader in meeting and event production crewing in Chicago.
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Five-Star
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Events Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2018
Led national sales team including two VP of Business Development, Regional Directors, Experiential Event Producers, Installation Director, and PR/Media Director.Devised corporate brand standards and marketing tone, developed long and short-term marketing strategies to include social media platforms, negotiated all new partner contracts, forecasting, expense control and margin improvement planning.Expanded client base into luxury market to include Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons.
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Vice President, Operations
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Jan 2011 - Nov 2015
Responsible for company wide operations including over 55 hotel, resort and convention centers across the U.S. and Canada with 100% client retention.Full P&L management, employee training program, company asset managment and capital investment planning, new account openings, participated in account sales presentations lending critical operational credibility.Facilitated smooth operation while achieving long-term growth objectives. Led company growth by 400%.Oversaw all HR functions for 175+ employees across 12 states and Canada. National recruiting, compensation/benefit negotiation, employee dicipline, terminations, and EEOC compliance/risk mitigation.
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Regional Director, Midwest
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Jul 2008 - Nov 2015
Established Regional Director position and created SOP for oversight of nine locations while simultaneously leading services at the McDonald's Corporate Campus.Responsible for hiring and training staff at multiple locations, provided operational consulting and sales support, managed regional assets, oversaw all property P&L statements, and created action plans for improvement. National new office task force leader.
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Director of AudioVisual Services
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Apr 2004 - Jan 2011
Held positions of AV Manager, Assistant Director, Director, Sales ManagerConsultative sales and top tier service of event technology for hotels and convention centers including the Hyatt Lodge/McDonalds HU, Drake Hotel Chicago, and Montage Laguna Beach.
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The Guitar Center Company
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Jul 2002 - Mar 2004
Professional Audio Sales and Store Manager Duties. Professional Audio Sales and Store Manager Duties.
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Production Assistant
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Dec 2000 - Jun 2002
Duties included Studio Camera and Teleprompter Operation, Graphics, Editing, Lighting and Set Maintenance for ABC Network affiliate. Duties included Studio Camera and Teleprompter Operation, Graphics, Editing, Lighting and Set Maintenance for ABC Network affiliate.
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Education
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2000 - 2002
Millikin University
Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Music -
Joliet Junior College
Associates of Arts, Music
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