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Saint Petersburg, Fl, Us

Sarasota, Florida, United States

❖ Successfully perform responsibilities for events of all sizes adhering to BEOs and diagrams on 500 acres of flexible meeting and event space on beachfront, golf course and bay view property❖ Manage banquet staff and all event equipment, communicate with banquet managers, chefs, kitchen staff, ESMs, CSMs and Director of Food and Beverage❖ Efficiently communicate with staff across property for multiple simultaneous events❖ Communicate with client, address issues, troubleshoot and… Show more ❖ Successfully perform responsibilities for events of all sizes adhering to BEOs and diagrams on 500 acres of flexible meeting and event space on beachfront, golf course and bay view property❖ Manage banquet staff and all event equipment, communicate with banquet managers, chefs, kitchen staff, ESMs, CSMs and Director of Food and Beverage❖ Efficiently communicate with staff across property for multiple simultaneous events❖ Communicate with client, address issues, troubleshoot and problem solve, manage special meal / allergy and last-minute requests Show less

Palmetto, Florida, United States

❖ Conceptualize, design and consult on a broad spectrum of event services including; Production and lighting design, event management, experiential event marketing, logistics and custom graphics❖ Develop strong relationships with creative and technical vendors❖ Produce your vision from concept to completion

St Pete Beach, Florida, United States

❖ Successfully perform responsibilities for events from 20 to 2000 guests adhering to BEOs and diagrams in 71,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space on 25 acres of beachfront property❖ Manage banquet staff and all event equipment, communicate with banquet managers, chefs, kitchen staff, ESMs, CSMs and director of food and beverage❖ Efficiently transported all banquet gear and food across property for multiple simultaneous events❖ Communicate with client, address issues, troubleshoot… Show more ❖ Successfully perform responsibilities for events from 20 to 2000 guests adhering to BEOs and diagrams in 71,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space on 25 acres of beachfront property❖ Manage banquet staff and all event equipment, communicate with banquet managers, chefs, kitchen staff, ESMs, CSMs and director of food and beverage❖ Efficiently transported all banquet gear and food across property for multiple simultaneous events❖ Communicate with client, address issues, troubleshoot and problem solve, manage special meal / allergy and last-minute requests❖ Solved an outdoor lighting issue on buffets and a fix for amber turtle light during season Show less

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

❖ Direct the proper set-up and break-down of all banquet functions. ❖ Troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast paced environment conducting 650 events annually. ❖ Work and maintain communication with Event Sales Staff, Banquet Chef and Food and Beverage Managers to coordinate banquet event requirements.❖ Participate in weekly Banquet Event Order meetings to ensure that meetings are held in adherence to contractual standards.❖ Direct the proper service of food and beverage in… Show more ❖ Direct the proper set-up and break-down of all banquet functions. ❖ Troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast paced environment conducting 650 events annually. ❖ Work and maintain communication with Event Sales Staff, Banquet Chef and Food and Beverage Managers to coordinate banquet event requirements.❖ Participate in weekly Banquet Event Order meetings to ensure that meetings are held in adherence to contractual standards.❖ Direct the proper service of food and beverage in accordance to contractual agreements.❖ Conduct pre-function meetings with staff to ensure the proper service and requirements of banquet functions.❖ Systemized workflow for servers in ballroom kitchen service areas greatly increasing efficiency.❖ Designed schematic drawings for mobile work station and liquor caddy for hotel event space without a kitchen or banquet operational items.❖ Check quality of work and monitor improvements and performance.❖ Ensure employees and guest safety in the set-up and arrangement of banquet functions including outside vendor gear and equipment.❖ Greet and maintains communication with the customer contact during event.❖ Handle complaints and comments from guests appropriately.❖ Record and report monthly inventories of banquet supplies including wine and liquor kept in ballroom bars.❖ Manage staff for room flips and resets.❖ Direct and ensure the proper handling, usage and storage of all banquet equipment and supplies. Show less

Bradenton, Fl

❖ Themed retail store design for new high-profile flagship and boutique stores in multiple cities❖ Themed remodel for original store / lounge (Over 2,000 SF) and Tampa location (1,800 SF)❖ Realigned all TW graphic branding assets with UK parent company, returning its integrity in the US ❖ Design company collateral for print and web including sales slicks, promotional material, ads, posters and custom store displays❖ Americanize all marketing material submitted by parent company… Show more ❖ Themed retail store design for new high-profile flagship and boutique stores in multiple cities❖ Themed remodel for original store / lounge (Over 2,000 SF) and Tampa location (1,800 SF)❖ Realigned all TW graphic branding assets with UK parent company, returning its integrity in the US ❖ Design company collateral for print and web including sales slicks, promotional material, ads, posters and custom store displays❖ Americanize all marketing material submitted by parent company including wholesale and retail full color inserts❖ Created concepts for “Business To Business” route to market and created all in the field marketing material❖ Created concepts and action plans for bringing all US social media assets and on line marketing together to better serve, expand and build exposure for the company❖ Built relationships and networked with local businesses and local consumers, pre-establishing marketing opportunities and buzz prior to new store launches❖ Conceptualized and designed TW trade show footprint, all graphic display content and marketing material❖ Extensive knowledge of electronic cigarette and e-liquid industry including management, sales, marketing and upscale store design Show less

Sarasota, Florida Area

❖ Released in theaters January, 2014❖ Set Dresser for 1970s period feature film: Free Ride - Staring Anna Paquin, Drea de Matteo & Cam Gigandet shooting in multiple locations in Sarasota Florida and surrounding area❖ Warehouse management of film’s set dressing and prop assets. (Thousands of items.)❖ Uncredited activity: Locations business, Greensman, Electrics, Painting and some Scenic work

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

❖ Brand concept and development❖ Generated a Facebook fan base and event bookings before a single unit was sold.❖ Devised and produced strategy for advertising and promotional content, created graphic design for all marketing and company collateral, booked all events and special appearances❖ Designed UI for Wordpress themed CMS web site and initiated Facebook PPC ad campaigns. Generated a Facebook fan base and event bookings before a single unit was sold❖ Developed novelty… Show more ❖ Brand concept and development❖ Generated a Facebook fan base and event bookings before a single unit was sold.❖ Devised and produced strategy for advertising and promotional content, created graphic design for all marketing and company collateral, booked all events and special appearances❖ Designed UI for Wordpress themed CMS web site and initiated Facebook PPC ad campaigns. Generated a Facebook fan base and event bookings before a single unit was sold❖ Developed novelty appeal, custom music playlist and Wi-Fi hot-spot for customers at all remote locations and events. Implementation of Wi-Fi enabled forthcoming wireless credit card sales❖ Immersed the company in community assemblies generating referrals, laughs and local buzz in slow speed marketing at multiple chambers of commerce gatherings, lead groups and referral networks❖ Developed Social Media marketing with a flow of content between web site, Facebook and Twitter then automated the process Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

❖ Designed and managed broad spectrum of themed settings for national sales meetings, tours and other corporate events throughout the country for global and nationally known brands; BMW, DePuy Johnson & Johnson, Zimmer, Vera Bradley, Star Bank.❖ Created new company brand “Ion Event Services” allowing Audio Visual Integration to market itself as a national event and corporate meeting producer.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

❖ Lighting Director / Designer for touring national concerts and local entertainment.❖ Supervised local stage hands in assisting guest lighting designers for national concerts.❖ Consulted with facility owners and managers regarding the updating of lighting systems for cost affective improvements throughout entertainment center.

North Hollywood

❖ Event liaison for HAC (Event producer) / Warner Bros. Entertainment & The city of Marion Indiana.❖ Managed logistics and on site operations.❖ Assisted in the development and coordination of the festival’s interactive entertainment.❖ Liaison between golden age celebrities and handlers, celebrity photographers and HAC.

Hollywood, Ca

❖ Built / assembled prototypes of new ellipsoidal fixture, par light and high performance lamp, to be named later as the Source Four (S4), S4 Par and the HPL lamp.❖ Performed photometrix and thermal testing.❖ Tested proprietary dichroic reflectors, aspheric lens optics, etc.❖ Field tested for pattern and gel life, beam spread measurements etc.❖ Prior to it’s award winning debut at LDI, I Introduced and demoed the fixture for two of the largest entertainment lighting and… Show more ❖ Built / assembled prototypes of new ellipsoidal fixture, par light and high performance lamp, to be named later as the Source Four (S4), S4 Par and the HPL lamp.❖ Performed photometrix and thermal testing.❖ Tested proprietary dichroic reflectors, aspheric lens optics, etc.❖ Field tested for pattern and gel life, beam spread measurements etc.❖ Prior to it’s award winning debut at LDI, I Introduced and demoed the fixture for two of the largest entertainment lighting and production rental facilities in Hollywood, CA.❖ Was the first to use the S4 ellipsoidal and S4 par in special event and entertainment lighting environments. Show less

Hollywood

❖ Lighting director / designer for hundreds of popular local bands, up coming super stars of “The 80’s”, touring national concerts, special events and record release parties.❖ Supervised and assisted guest lighting designers and their crew for national concerts and special engagements.❖ Maintained and managed the lighting system, requisitioning of parts, fixtures, lamps and expendables etc.❖ Received accolades for; "Best Light Show For Live Entertainment Venue in Hollywood"; Noted… Show more ❖ Lighting director / designer for hundreds of popular local bands, up coming super stars of “The 80’s”, touring national concerts, special events and record release parties.❖ Supervised and assisted guest lighting designers and their crew for national concerts and special engagements.❖ Maintained and managed the lighting system, requisitioning of parts, fixtures, lamps and expendables etc.❖ Received accolades for; "Best Light Show For Live Entertainment Venue in Hollywood"; Noted in L.A. Weekly and BAM Magazine.❖ Installed transitional lighting system at the Whisky A-Go-Go from popular dance club returning it to the prestigious live entertainment venue it once was. Show less

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