Chief Operating Officer Compass Audio Visual

• Mar 2022 - Present

Senior Audio Visual Manager

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

• Manage audio-visual production for national and international accounts up to 2 million, from A/V quoting to execution• Provide creative direction and design solutions for client projects; including staging, audio, lighting, video and other creative aspects.• Manage labor (12-30 people) for multiple meetings• Prepare client drawings using CAD software tools• Developed a national/international audio-visual partner list as well as an audio video standards list• During Covid created an in-house virtual streaming department which has cut costs by one quarter resulting in large company savings • Planned and installed multiple virtual streaming studios

Senior Audio Visual Manager

• Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

Senior Audio Visual Manager at Educational Measures

• May 2019 - Jan 2021

Manages audiovisual production for national and international accounts up to two million-plus, from A/V quoting to executionProviding creative direction and design solutions for client projects; including staging, audio, lighting, video and other creative aspectsManage labor (12-30 people) for multiple meetingsPrepare client drawings using CAD software toolsDeveloped a national/international audiovisual partner list and created audio-video standards

Senior A/V Designer & Technical Director

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

Stategic Account Manager

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

-Establishes productive, professional relationships with keypersonnel in assigned customer accounts.-Research opportunities, contacts and potential AV needs for new business-Maintain all sales databases necessary to report sales activity and customer information. -Establishes productive, professional relationships with keypersonnel in assigned customer accounts.-Research opportunities, contacts and potential AV needs for new business-Maintain all sales databases necessary to report sales activity and customer information.

Program Manager

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

Internal sales support role for quoting, logistics and technical coordination of day-to-day event transactions for active clients.Works closely with assigned Account Manager(s) to conduct external customer and internal communications.Prepare quotes, communicate technical specifications, and input information into CRM and other tracking systems. Internal sales support role for quoting, logistics and technical coordination of day-to-day event transactions for active clients.Works closely with assigned Account Manager(s) to conduct external customer and internal communications.Prepare quotes, communicate technical specifications, and input information into CRM and other tracking systems.

Manager of Event Operations

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Trained New Director, Operations Manager, Supervisor and all techs in all Encores SOP’s.Managed all inventory; ensured it was in good working order and rental condition, and secured from theft or damage to comply with all Company security and safety measures.Managed 12-30 people for proper setup and daily event setup/ teardown.Built events to maximize client’s satisfaction and uniqueness in the Company's services and followed through on all client requests.Managed budget for increased revenue, and controlled expenses effectively including sub-rentals and labor.Cultivated and maintained a strong and rewarding business relationship with our Hotel partners.Opened new property for Encore and helped create all SOP’s, Freelance pool, Vendor list and Training.

Task Force Manager

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Trained new Director and Manager of operations in all Encore SOP’s, Union rules, Operations and Sales.Managed all inventory and ensured it complied with all Company security and safety measures.Managed 12-30 people for proper setup and daily event setup/ teardown.Built events to maximize client’s satisfaction and uniqueness in the Company's services and follows through on all client requests.

Manager of Event Operations

• Feb 2015 - May 2015

Trained new Director, Ops Manager, supervisor and techs in all Encore SOP’s.Managed 12-30 people for proper setup and daily event setup/ tear down.Cultivated and maintained a strong and rewarding business relationship with our Hotel partners.

Director of Event Technologies

• Dec 2012 - Feb 2015

-Manages the set up of client events and follows through on all client requests to ensure successful outcomes. -Manages all inventory is in good working order and rental condition and secure from theft or damage to comply with all Company security and safety measures.-Manages the sales process for maximum capture of business and revenue.-Build events to maximize client satisfaction and uniqueness in the Company's services and follows through on all client requests. -Manages budget for increased revenue and controls expenses effectively including sub-rentals and labor. -Cultivates and maintains a strong and rewarding business relationship with our Hotel partners.

Freelance

• May 2012 - Aug 2013

Setup and tear down of Concerts, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Weddings, Etc.Recording general session and small breakouts.Setup of IT networks for Trade shows, Corporate Events, Etc.Riggers aid.Lighting set up including show lighting, background lighting, and scenic lighting.Multiple outdoor events including sound and lighting setup.Boom and scissor lift operator.Show TD, Project manager and Show Engineer. Setup and tear down of Concerts, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Weddings, Etc.Recording general session and small breakouts.Setup of IT networks for Trade shows, Corporate Events, Etc.Riggers aid.Lighting set up including show lighting, background lighting, and scenic lighting.Multiple outdoor events including sound and lighting setup.Boom and scissor lift operator.Show TD, Project manager and Show Engineer.

Event Tech Supervisor

• Jun 2011 - May 2012

Created all work load and all schedules for the department.Planned out the upcoming weeks work. Managed all of the department’s financial needs and ordered supplies.Setup and teardown of Concerts, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Weddings, Etc.Setup of IT networks for Tradeshows, Corporate Events, Etc.Planned setup for multiple shows.Repair of electronics and cable gear.Setup and repaired telecom systems on site. Created all work load and all schedules for the department.Planned out the upcoming weeks work. Managed all of the department’s financial needs and ordered supplies.Setup and teardown of Concerts, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Weddings, Etc.Setup of IT networks for Tradeshows, Corporate Events, Etc.Planned setup for multiple shows.Repair of electronics and cable gear.Setup and repaired telecom systems on site.

Level 3 Technician

• Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

Setup and Teardown of IT networks, Concerts, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Weddings, Etc.Riggers aid Lighting setup including show lighting, Background lighting, scenic lightingMultiple scenic setupsPlanned setup for multiple showsRepair of electronic and cable gearBoom and scissor lift operatorMultiple of Outdoor Events Including sound and lighting setup Setup and Teardown of IT networks, Concerts, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Weddings, Etc.Riggers aid Lighting setup including show lighting, Background lighting, scenic lightingMultiple scenic setupsPlanned setup for multiple showsRepair of electronic and cable gearBoom and scissor lift operatorMultiple of Outdoor Events Including sound and lighting setup

Audio Technician

• May 2009 - Dec 2010

Mixed all of the park showsRepaired house PA's and sound equipment and A/V maintenanceTear down and changed all shows over for different season including PA's, Scenic, Video and Lighting Setup show scenes for Digital consoles Mixed all of the park showsRepaired house PA's and sound equipment and A/V maintenanceTear down and changed all shows over for different season including PA's, Scenic, Video and Lighting Setup show scenes for Digital consoles