Experience

Spiro

• Colombia
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Global SVP Production

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  United States As of January, 2023, promoted to lead production globally, as well as the US. (after 10 months) In this production leadership and change management role, I have led the production team toward delivering strategic solutions for our clients, maximizing their event spend and delivering maximum business growth. We get it done, and we make sure that it is making a difference for our clients' business. • Created clear and focused specialty production teams in the areas of Live, Expo, Consumer… Show more As of January, 2023, promoted to lead production globally, as well as the US. (after 10 months) In this production leadership and change management role, I have led the production team toward delivering strategic solutions for our clients, maximizing their event spend and delivering maximum business growth. We get it done, and we make sure that it is making a difference for our clients' business. • Created clear and focused specialty production teams in the areas of Live, Expo, Consumer (B2C), Digital and Technical • Integrated team processes and overall structure • Rolled out financial/budget software across our full scope of projects • Established overall workflow tracking across the organization for the Events deliverables In 2022, building back from COVID, this team has successfully executed at pre-pandemic levels of business and became poised for further growth in '23.

• Vice President Production - Events

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2022

  Greater Los Angeles Area (Formerly, GES Events) Leading the Meetings/Keynote/Specialty/Virtual and Hybrid Events practice in the US, leading all aspects of delivering quality solutions to clients, including: • Led the "pivot" to Virtual and Hybrid events • Assisted in the sale and led the execution of well over $100 million in business • Launched Digital Production practice in the agency • Instituted project management processes and key technology tools.



Youngs Communication, Inc.

• Advertising Services

• President/Business Operation Consultant

  • Oct 1993 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area and Los Angeles Founder and President of this Business Operations consultancy. Providing business consulting and executive coaching to the creative/agency industry. Including process improvements in: • Operation consulting for small-to-medium businesses • Facilitating Strategy Development • Developing and delivering custom workshops • Presentation coaching and development. Successfully supported companies in growing 10+ fold in under 5 years, consulting on staffing, business process, and… Show more Founder and President of this Business Operations consultancy. Providing business consulting and executive coaching to the creative/agency industry. Including process improvements in: • Operation consulting for small-to-medium businesses • Facilitating Strategy Development • Developing and delivering custom workshops • Presentation coaching and development. Successfully supported companies in growing 10+ fold in under 5 years, consulting on staffing, business process, and sales focus. Show less



Concentrix, Corp.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President/Founder

  • Dec 1997 - Jul 2002

  Greater Chicago Area Co-founder and General Manager of this Corporate Communications Agency. Successfully steered the growth from a modest beginning to many millions in 2002, from a staff of 2, to a full-time staff of 20 plus dozens of freelance contractors. Developed all internal working processes including AP, AR, inter-departmental communications, staff management, freelance management, HR, including employee manuals, benefits, hiring/termination processes. Set product and deliverable standards, production… Show more Co-founder and General Manager of this Corporate Communications Agency. Successfully steered the growth from a modest beginning to many millions in 2002, from a staff of 2, to a full-time staff of 20 plus dozens of freelance contractors. Developed all internal working processes including AP, AR, inter-departmental communications, staff management, freelance management, HR, including employee manuals, benefits, hiring/termination processes. Set product and deliverable standards, production quality processes and standards, Client communication quality and standards. Initially, responsible for all aspects of the business. Evolved to General Manager responsibilities overseeing physical plant, (lease negotiations, build- out management and financing) developing and maintaining Bank and key service provider relationships, Finance, HR and Production, along with Client/Account Management responsibilities. Sold interest to business partners. Show less



VTI Corporate Communication

• VP Production

  • Jul 1992 - Oct 1993

  Greater Chicago Area Production leader of 20 staff for this meeting and event agency. - Development of budget and financial accountability for producers - Established consistent target margins - increased project margins by over 10% - Re-organized staff for efficiencies - Built world-class production team



Caribiner, Inc.

• Executive Producer/Producer

  • Jun 1985 - Jul 1992

  New York/Chicago Producer of corporate meetings and video for a leading agency, starting in NYC, working with clients such as IBM, State Farm, Key Pharmaceuticals, Squibb, and on brands such as Taster's Choice, McDonald's, Dewar's, Moet/Hennessey, and more. And in Chicago with clients such as Abbot Labs, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Bandag, and more. Responsibilities included contracting with talent and subcontractors, building and managing budgets, managing rehearsals, pre-show and on-site project and team management.… Show more Producer of corporate meetings and video for a leading agency, starting in NYC, working with clients such as IBM, State Farm, Key Pharmaceuticals, Squibb, and on brands such as Taster's Choice, McDonald's, Dewar's, Moet/Hennessey, and more. And in Chicago with clients such as Abbot Labs, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Bandag, and more. Responsibilities included contracting with talent and subcontractors, building and managing budgets, managing rehearsals, pre-show and on-site project and team management. Managed budgets from $100K to well over $1 million. Show less