Proactive, performance driven project management professional with 20+ years progressive expertise in leadership and problem solving for the A/V integration, corporate event, theme park, trade show and visual media industries.
Partner with the Sales team as a trusted resource in audio visual technologies and methods
Interpret and provide recommendations in response to corporate meeting and event RFPs
Specify and design audio visual systems for events, tradeshows and meetings including multi-screen projection, video walls, general sessions and breakouts
Solutions Manager/National Account Executive, 2012 to 2015 edgefactory, Inc
Development of online, email and direct mail marketing strategies and budgets
Project budgeting and cost reconciliation – development and refinement of pricing and cost structures to increase project gross profit margin by 5-15%
Plan, execute and finalize projects with respect to budget, scope and schedule
Development and implementation custom CRM, quoting and production management system
Territory Manager, 2011 to 2012 Paradigm Strategic Marketing
Sales representation of multiple manufacturers of audio/visual and related equipment
Marketing strategy plan and collateral design for multiple corporate brands and product lines
Systems design consultation
Trade show representation
On site product demonstrationis
Director of Marketing and Special Promotions, 2009 to 2011 Molto Gourmet Foods
Marketing strategies and collateral design for frozen food manufacturer
Product packaging design
Web site design
Trade show exhibit design, construction and operation
Worked with Facilities team to design and coordinate relocation of 70,000 sq.ft. Warehousem
Producer/Production Manager/Sales, 2007 to 2008 Pro Video Solutions
Managerial oversight for entertainment, convention and special event technical production
Sales Associate, 2006 to 2007 Power Design Marketing Group | Nimlok Orlando
Design and sales of tradeshow exhibits, graphics, visual marketing
Operations Manager / Event Planner / Scheduler, 2005 to 2006 World’s Fair for Kids, LLC
Development of operational plan for 9-Day, 750,000 sq. ft. event
Creative Sales Manager, 2003 to 2005 Kiteman Productions
Development and implementation of marketing and sales strategies for convention shows and custom banner products
Responsible for Sales Department increasing annual revenues from $50,000 to over $250,000
Technical Coordinator/Planner/Stage Technician, 1989 to 2004 Walt Disney World
Design and coordination of construction and operational components of temporary and permanent event facilities, multimedia presentations, graphics, signs and credentials
Coordination of technical crews and systems, permit and compliance issues with local government and emergency services
Received Walt Disney World Resort Excellence Award