Experience

Top Notch Distributors, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • May 2023 - Present

  Remote



Ring's End, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Architectural Hardware Sales

  • Mar 2019 - May 2023

  New Milford, Connecticut, United States - Pivoted into a new industry and quickly became a subject matter expert - Trusted key-holder and staff mediator - Coordinate with internal and external contacts for order execution - Evaluate and order store inventory - De-escalate customer concerns to find the best resolution for them and the company - Increased departments sales by over 100% during first year in sales position, continue to steadily increase sales numbers each year - Represent the company in a professional… Show more - Pivoted into a new industry and quickly became a subject matter expert - Trusted key-holder and staff mediator - Coordinate with internal and external contacts for order execution - Evaluate and order store inventory - De-escalate customer concerns to find the best resolution for them and the company - Increased departments sales by over 100% during first year in sales position, continue to steadily increase sales numbers each year - Represent the company in a professional and knowledgeable manner - Juggle multiple orders, tasks, and customers with timely and organized service Show less



Oliver's Campers

• Festival Operations Manager

  • May 2018 - Nov 2018

  Norwich, NY - Coordinated travel logistics for the largest RV rental service company in the music industry, for events throughout the east coast - Oversaw staffing budgets - Harmoniously juggled staff management, on site execution, and client relationships - Managed inventory and its maintenance and movement - Acted as liaison between internal teams and clients



Valley Music Travel

• Line Manager & Local Staffing Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2018

  Palm Springs, California - Oversaw on and off-site travel logistics for large scale festival shuttle operations - Managed teams ranging from 30 to 100+ staff members - Evaluated and addressed safety and logistic concerns - Ensured all operations complied with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, and union contracts - Guaranteed smooth operations and on schedule travel for thousands of event attendees



CID Entertainment

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2018

  Various locations through the US, Mexico, and Canada - Lead build and tear down for VIP operations - Managed small and large scale teams - Used creative problem solving to find solutions to logistical issues during events - Maintained, organized, and managed equipment - Created safe and efficient structures for large and small scale events - Juggled multiple projects simultaneously with detail and organization



Keta Group, LLC

• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant & Shelter Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

  Houston, Dallas, Austin, and Beaumont Texas - Worked with emergency response organizations to create 1000+ person shelter plans after Hurricane Harvey - Managed shelter budgets to analyze feasibility - Trained local teams in best practices for large scale operation planning and execution - Worked with state and federal agencies to rehouse victims - Managed multiple local relief shelters



Black Widow Group

• Operations Manager

  • May 2012 - May 2017

  Various locations through United States and Canada - Oversaw boutique VIP and camping operations at a variety of small and large scale live events - Heavy equipment operation including; boom lifts, straight masts, scissor lifts, and more



Walther Productions

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Specialist

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2015

  West Virginia and Ohio - Coordinated travel logistics and flow - Oversaw security surveillance operations



Jim Tobin Productions

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations & Quartermaster

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Various locations throughout the United States - Assisted in build and maintenance of various structures throughout a widespread event site - Managed a large scale of equipment inventory



Mountain Roots Management

• Assistant Site Manager

  • May 2010 - Apr 2014

  Various locations throughout the East Coast - Assisted in planning all operational aspects in months leading up to event - Successfully executed plans during event, coordinated between vendors, city officials, production, and traffic teams to ensure a smooth event



Superfine Films

• Build Coordinator

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

  North Carolina - Collaborated with executive producers to plan and execute tv show sets - Scouted potential set locations - Helped set crew to plan film shots and props - Worked with executive producer to plan and execute show plot and stunts - Built set designs - Worked with show cast and camera operators to find the best plan of action for shots and scenes



Goldberg Productions

• Tour Operations

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Troy, Ohio - Assisted in building show site - Worked alongside production to enhance camping experiences - Maintained concert site during performances



Meat Camp Productions

• Operations & Quartermaster

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2013

  Various locations throughout the East Coast - Operated and maintained heavy equipment - Learned to quickly adapt to changing work environments - Assisted in site builds and tear-down



Town and Gardens, LTD

• Irrigation Technician

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  New York, New York - Installed a variety of rooftop garden systems, seasonal displays, and lobby displays - Trained in irrigation system setup and repair and low wattage light system maintenance - Helped in the construction and maintenance of 50+ gardens in New York City



Clean Vibes

• Waste Disposal Team

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2009

  Manchester, Tennesse - Worked with teams to ensure a clear concert field and event site - Assisted in organization of waste to recyclable material - Communicated with teammates to ensure a quick and efficient waste removal process



McElroy Scenic Services

• Entertainment Providers

• Build Technician

  • Sep 2007 - Feb 2008

  Ashley Falls, Massachusetts - Built stage sets and backdrops for corporate events - Learned a variety of carpentry, painting, and assembly techniques that required great detail and care - Worked for high profile clients, including; Morgan Stanley, Lehman brothers, Foxwoods Casino Museum, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Museum, and more



Gantner Construction

• Construction Laborer

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2008

  Northwest Connecticut - Assisted in construction of houses and additions - Maintained clients property landscape