Experience

SmartSource

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National Labor Manager

  • May 2022 - Present



AUDIO VISUAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

• Global

• Audio Visual Specialist

  • May 2020 - Present



Williams Signal

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audio Visual Specialist

  • Jun 2019 - Present



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audio Visual Specialist

  • Jan 2015 - Present



AVLancer®

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Director of Events

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Served as a connection between the event and external bodies and executed due diligence meetings with the client in order to foster relationships • Established realistic program objectives and anticipated requirements and timelines for the successful execution of an event and tradeshows• Negotiated overall logistical arrangements, including venue, travel, housing, entertainment, audiovisual, and production while staying within the budget

• Recruiter

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Sought out the most talented individuals to add to our growing roster.• Devised and led recruitment efforts, aligning with the Organization's recruitment strategy to fulfill mid to senior-level positions proactively • Participated in meet and greets, recruiting drives, onsite interviews to ensure quality freelancers were retained• Functioned as a liaison between clients and applicants to negotiate hiring agreements, cost/salaries, and benefits/perks in consultation with the higher management Show less

• Director of Recruiting

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Determined viability of prospects, reviewed resumes, matched qualifications with available career opportunities and conducted interviews and onboarding• Developed and executed recruiting strategies and guidelines, leveraging industry best active-passive practices events to target qualified candidates • Utilized different recruitment tools to grow and sustain networking of potential candidates to meet future company needs

• Audio Visual Specialist

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2021

• Regional

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Encouraged people to be their best selves in attitude, work ethic, appearance, and knowledge. • Planned/coordinated even workload schedules for labor and secures operational excellence by ensuring quality control and safety regulations are being followed by everyone• Accomplished employees' success as an empowered and accountable team while spearheading training for a batch of peers and freelancers'• Addressed clients' insights, opinions, and feedback with freelancers

• Regional

  • Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Encouraged people to be their best selves in attitude, work ethic, appearance, and knowledge. • Planned/coordinated even workload schedules for labor and secures operational excellence by ensuring quality control and safety regulations are being followed by everyone• Accomplished employees' success as an empowered and accountable team while spearheading training for a batch of peers and freelancers'• Addressed clients' insights, opinions, and feedback with freelancers



Montex Productions

• National

• Audio Visual Specialist

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Assisted with setting up and running camera for national rodeos Coordinated and found labor to staff client events Assisted with setting up and running camera for national rodeos Coordinated and found labor to staff client events



Local 7

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stage Hand

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  - Assisted and lead teams in I&D (Install & Dismantle) builds at large wholesale retail expos - Assisted local and traveling crews with installations for broadcasting studios - Assisted and lead teams in I&D (Install & Dismantle) builds at large wholesale retail expos - Assisted local and traveling crews with installations for broadcasting studios



Jasper Works

• Denver, Colorado

• Stage Hand

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  -Assisted and lead teams in I&D (Install & Dismantle) builds at large wholesale retail expos. -Assisted and lead teams in I&D (Install & Dismantle) builds at large wholesale retail expos.



Global Spectrum is now Spectra

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bartender

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Generated sales in Pueblo Convention Center revenue via suggesting unique refreshments options and ensuring each customer receives outstanding services• Provided adult beverages in adherence to beverages safety/quality regulations, ensuring customers meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages• Assisted with bookkeeping tasks, i.e., processing invoices, receipts, payments, other financial transactions, and events

• Stage Hand

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2020

  -Assisted and lead local and traveling crews in various productions in regards to lighting, sound, audio, and stage setup for concerts, comedians, and theatrical productions-Assisted and lead local crews in various productions in regards to lighting, sound, audio, and stage setup for local graduations and conventions



Local 62

• Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Stage Hand

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2020

  -Assisted and lead production crews in the aide of setting up for national AV productions -Assisted and lead crews in freight management -Worked in the MIS (Multi-Interlocking Surfaces) for the annual Space Symposium -Assisted and lead production crews in the aide of setting up for national AV productions -Assisted and lead crews in freight management -Worked in the MIS (Multi-Interlocking Surfaces) for the annual Space Symposium



Elks Lodge #90

• Bartender Manager

  • Dec 2018 - May 2019

  • Performed inventory control and maintained an overall merchandise cost through assessing and streamlining the vendor selection process while assisting with the events • Scheduled tasks and maintained staffing requirements to ensure optimal staff coverage during peak hours • Achieved highest sales by actively up-selling top-shelf liquors, recommending food/drink specials, and inventing new cocktail recipes

• Bartender

  • Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Kept the bar and tables inventory well-stocked through ordering supplies when required• Collected payments, resolved customer's transaction-related issues, and provided outstanding hospitality services to customers • Assisted servers in preparing specialty drinks and maintaining an appropriate level of communication with patrons to meet or exceed on-time serving goals while bringing the first-class dining experience



Mary Kay Global

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Sales Consultant

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2018



The Clink

• Pueblo, Colorado Area

• Bartender

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018



Multi-Sport Adventure Camp

• Pueblo, Colorado Area

• Camp Counselor

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Care Representative

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2015

  Manager Relief Agent · Assisted co-workers and peers with difficult client interactions, internal software, and company guidelines · De-escalated situations with clients by providing understanding and unconventional resolutions while balancing the client’s and the company’s expectations · Created and maintained organizational and collaborative tools to increase efficiency amongst peers · Created informative e-mails to advise peers on how to adequately communicate with each other to ensure maximum coverage was achieved during peak hours · Ran company driven team meetings to ensure company changes were administered immediately E-Care Representative · Provided articulate, personable, and tailored e-mails to resolve customer inquiries · Assisted with phone support and personal commitments during peak hours to ensure resolutions were reached. Customer Care Representative · Provided customer service to clients regarding billing inquiries, technical support, international support, service complaints, account maintenance, website and app navigation, order requests, and general inquiries · Maintained and provided exceptional knowledge of tools, products, and policies to clients, peers, and management Show less



The Pueblo Chieftain

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative - Circulation

  • Jul 2007 - May 2008



SONIC Drive-In

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fast Food Associate

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2006