Brian Ball Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Elgin, Il

This was a dual role as Design Leader and Subject Matter Expert. Provided technical and design expertise during client presentations and explained complex concepts in layman’s terms, which enabled our business development team to close more deals.Provided leadership and expertise to junior designers, and stepped in when needed to craft ‘behind the scenes miracles’. Became the point person on challenging projects so that the client was taken care of without exhausting… Show more This was a dual role as Design Leader and Subject Matter Expert. Provided technical and design expertise during client presentations and explained complex concepts in layman’s terms, which enabled our business development team to close more deals.Provided leadership and expertise to junior designers, and stepped in when needed to craft ‘behind the scenes miracles’. Became the point person on challenging projects so that the client was taken care of without exhausting 100% of the company’s resources and efforts. Spearheaded networking and prospecting opportunities by reaching out to extensive, personal network. These efforts resulted in five new contracts within the year. Show less

Designer and builder of exhibit properties ranging from trade show exhibits to corporate show rooms specializing in Brand Experience.Provided design leadership to high-profile projects for national trade shows.Applied unrestrained creativity while in ‘design mode’ while ensuring the project came in within budget and logistic parameters when in ‘manager mode’.Coordinated efforts between clients, vendors and internal partners. Mediated discussions and built… Show more Designer and builder of exhibit properties ranging from trade show exhibits to corporate show rooms specializing in Brand Experience.Provided design leadership to high-profile projects for national trade shows.Applied unrestrained creativity while in ‘design mode’ while ensuring the project came in within budget and logistic parameters when in ‘manager mode’.Coordinated efforts between clients, vendors and internal partners. Mediated discussions and built consensus among all project stakeholders. Show less

Designer and builder of exhibit properties ranging from trade show exhibits to corporate show rooms specializing in Brand Experience.Promoted to Director level after demonstrating leadership abilities to support staff and project stakeholders and business development abilities in closing and managing lucrative clients.Responsible for the design of custom trade show exhibits while gaining buy-in from estimators on construction and logistic details and communicating with the… Show more Designer and builder of exhibit properties ranging from trade show exhibits to corporate show rooms specializing in Brand Experience.Promoted to Director level after demonstrating leadership abilities to support staff and project stakeholders and business development abilities in closing and managing lucrative clients.Responsible for the design of custom trade show exhibits while gaining buy-in from estimators on construction and logistic details and communicating with the client pre-and-post construction.Procured equipment and software for startup of 3-D rendering capabilities for design department. Show less

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