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Detroit, MI, US

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Wixom, Michigan, United States

• Served in a project management capacity, overseeing production for live events which included creative initiatives, pre-production strategy, and execution for a range of live projects; managed audiovisual (AV).
• Managed the production for large-scale events ranging anywhere from $100K to $1M in budget scope, ensuring seamless completion in alignment to customer requirements.
• Oversaw building production schedules, run-of-show, and show flow while also managing scenic and display design/build.
• Worked with stage and talent management, effectively ensuring timeline adherence and execution.

Wixom, Michigan, United States

• Provided leadership and direction to a team of five other project managers, assisting as needed in resource allocation to facilitate successful planning and execution of all projects, including international.
• Coached and mentoring personnel, spurring continuous professional growth and development by administered hands-on training to further develop key skillsets and technical industry knowledge.
• Assigned projects based on individual strengths, working in coordination with operations teams to position shows for success with the appropriate teams in place to achieve all client specifications.
• Supported various design elements of shows in addition to leading fiscal management, liaising with vendors and contracts for services delivered and managing on-site union and non-union labor crews.
• Oversaw global project aspects as a Producer for each show, working cross-functional with creative team members to curate the client vision with all required software and technology based on the event scope.

Southfield, Michigan, United States

• Functioned as the main point of contact (POC) for clientele to define national and international project requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure seamless execution on the day of the event.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with other project managers, software developers, on-site technicians, engineers, account executives, and solutions architects to complete projects on-time and within budget.
• Managed audio visual, lighting, video, and LED systems to ensure project execution.

Southfield, MI

• Directed execution and operations of various experiential marketing events to strengthen brand equity and generate new leads, partnering with marketing agencies for key clientele such as Samsung Mobile, Lexus, General.
• Served as project manager (PM) and subject matter expert (SME) in information technology (IT) and audio/visual (AV) operations for experiential event build-out and production.
• Managed project budgets ranging from $4K to $250K+ including event expenses such as labor, travel, equipment, and special operational needs.
• Hired contracted AV and production technicians to deploy proprietary technology, training individuals in back-end processes for custom applications.
• Educated client brand ambassadors and product specialists in custom product knowledge, in addition to providing extensive hands-on training and hardware and custom software.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams of up to 10 individuals including project managers, software developers, on-site technicians, engineers, account executives, and solutions architects to complete projects.

Brooklyn, NY

• Spearheaded the planning and execution of live events and permanent installation environments for contracted projects with Bluewater Technologies.
• Managed the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for AV systems and computer networks, including the deployment of up to 500 mobile devices.
• Coordinated onsite resources to meet project specifications and maintain compliance with project deadlines, ensuring proper testing of equipment and networks.
• Liaised with internal and external teams to confirm project goals, logistics, and scheduling.
• Devised contingency plans and conducted crisis resolution to mitigate unexpected circumstances and execute deliverables within project guidelines.

Brooklyn, NY

• Delivered technical leadership and guidance for event production and network builds.
• Constructed, implemented, and deployed enterprise-grade equipment and product displays for key clientele, ensuring adherence to project scope and creative direction.
• Built Wi-Fi networks and surveillance systems, configuring network infrastructure, video surveillance equipment, remote monitoring, audiovisual systems and administrative equipment for diverse organizations.

Brighton, MI

• Generated sales by promoting wireless communication products and services through retail channels, leveraging business-to-consumer (B2C) communication skills to drive growth.
• Leveraged product knowledge to promote new merchandise and upsell customers.
• Provided technical guidance to customers, troubleshooting device issues and resolving customer inquiries to achieve customer satisfaction.

West Bloomfield, MI

• Sold wireless phone services and devices through retail and business-to-business (B2B) channels, expanding market share by utilizing consultative sales skills.
• Earned recognition as a top performer on the team based on customer satisfaction and sales performance.
• Mentored junior sales consultants in industry best practices and product knowledge.