For over two decades, I have thrived in the creative and technology-driven fields of audiovisual services, live events, and motion picture production, developing a diverse skill set encompassing leadership, creative vision, technical proficiency, client relations, sales expertise, and swift problem-solving. My experience equips me to excel in many roles, where imagination, meticulous attention to detail, good decision-making, performance under pressure, and clear and prompt communication are paramount.
LOCATION
Columbus, OH ◦ Phoenix, AZ
SKILLS
Management
Communication, Motivation, Personnel Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Task Prioritization, Teamwork, Time Management
Personal
Customer Service, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Self-Sufficiency, Troubleshooting
Sales
Client Acquisition, Client Relations, Order Management, Salesforce
Computer
Android, ChromeOS, macOS, Meet, Office, R2, Slack, Sling, Windows, Workspace, Zoom
Audiovisual
Audio Recording, Audiovisual Services, Draping, Image Magnification, Lighting, Sound Reinforcement, Video Conferencing, Video Display, Videography
Motion Picture Production
Casting, Continuity, DaVinci Resolve, Directing, Editing, Film Production, Lighting, Makeup, Post-Production, Pre-Production, Producing, Prop Construction, Screenplay Writing, Set Building, Sound Design, Sound Recording, Video Production
Visual Design
Brand Design, Color Theory, Figma, High-Fidelity Mockups, Icon Design, Identity Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Logo Design, Mobile-First Design, Photoshop, Print Design, Sitemaps, Sketch, Style Guides, Typography, UI Design Patterns, Wireframes, XD
Website Design
Chrome DevTools, CSS, Git, HTML
EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE
Audiovisual Director
Mar. 2024 – Now
ITA
- Managed the AV staff with strong leadership, audiovisual, and client relations skills, ensuring successful events.
- Collaborated with clients to identify the best AV equipment, personnel, and solutions for their events and budgets.
- Designed impactful and creative audiovisual shows that fulfilled the visions and goals of clients.
- Trained and scheduled the AV staff, ensuring seamless operations.
- Created and managed orders and coordinated the seamless setup, operation, and striking of AV equipment.
- Tracked, maintained, and transferred when necessary, the correct amount and functionality of AV rental and sales inventory.
- Established a hybrid work schedule, working remotely from home on days with no events.
Sales Representative
Jul. 2015 – Dec. 2021
ITA
- Acquired new clients and exceeded sales goals.
- Collaborated with clients to identify the best AV equipment, personnel, and solutions for their events and budgets.
- Designed impactful and creative audiovisual shows that fulfilled the visions and goals of clients.
- Created and managed orders and coordinated the seamless delivery, setup, operation, and striking of AV equipment.
Audiovisual Technician
Jan. 2013 – Jul. 2015
ITA
- Applied strong audiovisual, client relations, and leadership skills, contributing to and ensuring successful events.
- Effectively managed and trained others as the senior technician.
- Delivered, set, operated, and struck AV equipment for live and virtual events.
Videographer & AV Tech
Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2013
Freelance
- Utilized motion picture production expertise and creativity to light, record, and edit professional-quality videos.
- Applied strong audiovisual and client relations skills, contributing to and ensuring successful events.
- Delivered, set, operated, and struck AV equipment for events.
Crew Member
Apr. 2007 – Apr. 2010
VH1, E!, Oxygen, etc.
- Utilized motion picture production skills on 13 productions in capacities such as First Assistant Director, Key Grip, Camera Operator, Art Department Assistant, Electric, etc.
EDUCATION & AWARDS
Visual Designer Track
Mar. 2021 – Nov. 2023
Skillcrush
- Used a self-paced online course to learn multiple skills and tools to bring designs and websites to life, and understand what is needed to make them functional, appealing, and easy to use.
- 7 major projects: Brand design, responsive website design, desktop website design, portfolio website design, visual designer portfolio, and 2 coded webpages.
B.S. Motion Picture Production
Nov. 2002 – Mar. 2007
Full Sail University
- Course Director’s Award and Perfect Attendance Award
- Built skills in a professional studio environment while learning to effectively balance the creative aspects of storytelling with the practical aspects of running a production.
- 11 major projects: 6 short movies, 2 commercials, 1 short documentary, 1 gameshow, and 1 PSA.
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