Tom Gazda
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Alex Romanov
Tom is an experienced and very capable solution provider that can overcome challenges with a keen sense of elegance and efficiency. Great to work with and reliable in all circumstances to reach objectives.
Randall Grubbs
I have known Tom for more than twenty years, first a student, Graduate assistant and as an employee. When it comes to writing and conducting training programs, Tom is one of the best in the business. I would highly recommend Tom for all your corporate training needs.
Alex Romanov
Tom is an experienced and very capable solution provider that can overcome challenges with a keen sense of elegance and efficiency. Great to work with and reliable in all circumstances to reach objectives.
Randall Grubbs
I have known Tom for more than twenty years, first a student, Graduate assistant and as an employee. When it comes to writing and conducting training programs, Tom is one of the best in the business. I would highly recommend Tom for all your corporate training needs.
Alex Romanov
Tom is an experienced and very capable solution provider that can overcome challenges with a keen sense of elegance and efficiency. Great to work with and reliable in all circumstances to reach objectives.
Randall Grubbs
I have known Tom for more than twenty years, first a student, Graduate assistant and as an employee. When it comes to writing and conducting training programs, Tom is one of the best in the business. I would highly recommend Tom for all your corporate training needs.
Alex Romanov
Tom is an experienced and very capable solution provider that can overcome challenges with a keen sense of elegance and efficiency. Great to work with and reliable in all circumstances to reach objectives.
Randall Grubbs
I have known Tom for more than twenty years, first a student, Graduate assistant and as an employee. When it comes to writing and conducting training programs, Tom is one of the best in the business. I would highly recommend Tom for all your corporate training needs.
Credentials
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CR67 Low Voltage Communications Systems Contractor
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Experience
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Arizona Audio Visual
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Dec 2008 - Present
Arizona Audio Visual provides intelligent solutions for your audio and video equipment needs. Serving Scottsdale and surrounding areas, Arizona Audio Visual specializes in commercial audio systems, commercial video and commercial live event audio systems. We also offer residential home audio system and television sales and installation, home theater design and installation.ROC 299826www.arizonaav.com Arizona Audio Visual provides intelligent solutions for your audio and video equipment needs. Serving Scottsdale and surrounding areas, Arizona Audio Visual specializes in commercial audio systems, commercial video and commercial live event audio systems. We also offer residential home audio system and television sales and installation, home theater design and installation.ROC 299826www.arizonaav.com
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Owner/Managing Member
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Jan 1995 - Apr 2010
An industry leader in brick and mortar and online educational programs for the mobile electronics industry. Job Role • School owner, overseeing all daily operations including the schools' Director of Training and Department Heads. • Strategic vision, planning and direction including brick and mortar, online and blended learning initiatives. • Training program needs analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.• Directing sales, business development, and marketing.• Forging business relationships with CE industry manufacturers, retailers, and associations. Key Achievements • Spearheaded and successfully launched the company’s Arizona Campus in August of 1995. • Posted double-digit business growth with highlights in years 2000 - 2001 where the company posted a 43% growth in gross revenue and 2002 - 2003 where over 65% growth in gross revenue was posted. • Spearheaded the launch of MESA (Mobile Electronics Schools Association).
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CEO
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Jun 1990 - Jan 1995
Canada's first mobile electronics industry trade school.Job Role· Strategic vision, planning and direction.· Directing sales, business development, and marketing.· Forging business relationships with industry manufacturers, retailers, and associations.· Product development and implementation.Key Achievements· Co-founded Canada's first formal training program for the mobile electronics industry. · Co-authored the mobile electronics industries first formal training text book. · Successfully secured industry manufacturer support.
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Product Department Supervisor
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Jan 1986 - May 1990
An industry leader in mobile electronics equipment manufacturing and sales.Job Role• Technical support specialist for over 250 national accounts.• Training program design, development, implementation and evaluation both internally and for the companies’ 250 Canadian dealers.• Technical content development and product literature design and development.Key Achievements• Developed skills in public speaking and training program delivery.• Developed skills in training program design and development.• Gained an understanding of corporate structure and culture.• Attained strong praise from Canadian Alpine dealers through affective technical support and training sessions.• Co-developed the Alpine ACIS (Alpine Certified Installation Specialist) technician certification program.
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