Experience

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  Self-Employed

  • Consultant And Project Manager

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  Self-Employed Consultant & Project Management

  • Santa Cruz County and San Francisco Bay Area

  • Consultant and Project Manager

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Santa Cruz County and San Francisco Bay Area

    I incorporate 37 years of experience of all facets in the Trade show Industry to move forward with teaming up with corporate event planners with the best solutions for their upcoming projects in Events or Trade shows. I provide turn-key management, cost analysis, vendor selection and on-site set-up of exhibits or product announcements. Solutions to make you Shine in Design, Fabrication, Rentals and the full on event experience.

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  Xibitz

  • Monterey Bay California

  • Producer

    • Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
    • Monterey Bay California

    My Xibitz experience got me in touch with leading architectural interior design firms, agencies and corporations in collaboratively planning environments for museums, corporate and healthcare lobbies and sports facilities..We are involved both nationally and in the global communities. With a sixth sense of creating an experience that is dynamic and focused, Xibitz is also well known for it’s quality and selections of materials to elevate it’s design’s purpose. Xibitz has provided high profile productions for trade show exhibits. Celebrating 25 years in the home office of Grand Rapids Michigan and now have expanded presence on the West Coast.

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  Cyclonix

  • Morgan Hill CA.

  • Senior Account Executive

    • Apr 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Morgan Hill CA.

    Teamed up with industry legends who I have worked with in the past three decades. Developed new business with prospective clients in the US. Managed budgets, designs and work flow for Exhibit production. Provided on-site exhibit supervision for management of all client’s needs during events and trade shows, overseeing all associated services.

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  Rise and Shine Rejuvenation Center

  • Redwood Village Aptos CA.

  • Healthcare Practitioner

    • 2007 - 2010
    • Redwood Village Aptos CA.

    Satisfied a dream to create a space for people looking for alternative ways to access healthcare. Developed custom wellness programs using Bio-Feedback devices and internal cleansing. machines. Wrote and produced positive and healing music and recorded two albums. Wrote and produced a highly recognized video accepted by the Santa Cruz Film Festival. Involved in Trade show work on a limited basis back with Shine Design.

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  Planview West Exhibits

  • Morgan Hill, CA.

  • SR. Account Executive

    • Apr 2004 - Jan 2006
    • Morgan Hill, CA.

    Instrumental in co-developing a West Coast branch of an East Coast based exhibit house. Created and steered a successful business direction for the newly employed team. Developed warehouse and field service strategies. Managed a key client in the medical field helping boost overall validity in the new division.

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  Shine Design & Rise and Shine Labor Management

  • Santa Cruz, CA.

  • President

    • Dec 1989 - Mar 2004
    • Santa Cruz, CA.

    Created an independent exhibit management company and Exhibit labor crew. Developed a loyal client base including multiple divisions of Hewlett Packard and Sun Microsystems, Large multimedia projects for Time Warner and IBM. Hired, directed and managed up to 150 employees and subcontractors on some shows. Managed labor for Clients on Auto Shows including, Chevy, Ford, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, Mazda and more. Created workable budgetary plans for both start-up and large corporations. Developed and directed the perfect design/ build team to accommodate client needs on a project basis.

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  Philip Austin Group

  • Santa Clara CA.

  • Co-Producer

    • Mar 1988 - Oct 1989
    • Santa Clara CA.

    Provided business development techniques to grow this company and to make them a recognizable entity in the Trade show and Event Industry. Produced projects for leading Silicon Valley corporations.Includes all types of design, fabrication and Turn Key Management

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  The Exhibit Place

  • San Jose

  • Account Executive

    • Jan 1985 - Aug 1988
    • San Jose

    Developed strategies for new division from parent company in Huntington Beach. Contracted the first high profile client and continued entertaining many more projects for design and construction. Directed and managed the Modular Display sector of the company. Formulated the Field Service department for all Trade Show and Special Event projects.

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  Giltspur Exhibits

  • Burlingame, CA.

  • Field Services Director

    • Apr 1982 - Dec 1984
    • Burlingame, CA.

    Field Services Lead . Hired, Directed and managed labor crews (up to 75 workers) simultaneously at multiple locations with multiple clients throughout the greater bay area. Provided additional services for clients including but not limited to shipping, drayage, emergency graphic production, power and phone service; All with strict deadlines. Road warrior for the Hewlett Packard Productivity Tour two years running. Directed warehouse prepare, storage, inventory and load in/out of Applied Materials, Tandem, Lam Research and other high profile corporate client’s exhibits.

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  Freeman Decorating Company

  • Las Vegas

  • Field Services Manager

    • Sep 1981 - Apr 1982
    • Las Vegas

    Las Vegas Exhibit Installer in Teamsters Local 631 and exhibit labor manager for Decorating. Operating specialized equipment such as Forklifts, Snorklelifts and Scissor-Lifts. Drove Tractor Trailer units delivering equipment to hotels and convention centers. Hanging Signs, Worked directly with the top Exhibit Builders in the country.

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  CB Display

  • Las Vegas

  • Facility & Field Services Manager

    • Jan 1980 - Sep 1981
    • Las Vegas

    Directed Labor, Managed new warehouse, drove trucks, Participated in sales. directed crews in Both Chicago Office and the Texas Office.

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  Soutwest Expo Services

  • Phoenix

  • The Go To Guy

    • Jan 1978 - Dec 1979
    • Phoenix

    Managed much of its labor force for its major growth spurt. Operated many types of equipment and learned all aspects of running a successful Trade Event and entertainment galas. Positioned in Stage Hands Union Local 38, Truck driver for hire on long distance shows. Managed Audio/ Video events.

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  Pre-Trade Show Work Experience

  • East Coast

  • One Talented Individual

    • Apr 1970 - Jan 1978
    • East Coast

    1976-1978 Construction in Rhode Island- Operated Heavy Equipment, Truck Hauling Driver for driveway and road construction, House building, plumbing, masonry, electrical and repairs. 1972- 1976 Public Works Department Lexington MA. – Learned to operate various equipment for digging trenches, snow removal, tree work, highway department. 1970-1972 Landscaping and various types of handyman work. My first entrepreneurial experience in business. Part time doing what students do, work in the fast food industry and supermarket stock clerk.