When asked what makes great teams successful and produce consistent results each year. I say it’s all in having a united culture combined with the ability of our people to leverage the full resources of the organization and connect our clients to the capabilities they need to reach their goals, whether they are elevating a brand, enhancing audience engagement or pulling off something truly spectacular. One of my priorities is accelerating the shift towards a new dialogue with clients regarding the way they think about their events, listen to what they feel is of highest priority for them and offer valuable insights on the changing technology needs in today’s complex environment. They feel their money “has a job to do” - to help them educate their audience, promote their brand value and produce measurable results. I am focused on helping our clients achieve those desired outcomes by offering the right solutions, removing complexity, constantly adjusting and adapting. I am an advocate for both client interests and that of our team. My early years in the industry provide invaluable perspective on the needs of both our customers and the exceptional team members at Alliant Event Services who are dedicated to helping clients exceed their goals.Since 1984 Alliant Event Services (AES) has been a leading supplier of AV rental equipment and event technology services. Bringing together elements of lighting, sound and video, we provide full-service creative design along with staging and production expertise for meetings, special events, and live performances. We offer a wide range of state of the art technological solutions and a variety of advanced services including high resolution LED video walls, video content development & management, indoor/outdoor 3D video mapping, concept design work, web casting / video streaming, set designs, digital signage, wireless networking, presentation management and trade show exhibitor services. Please InMail me for more information!

I am in the process building and launching my own company specializing in event management for corporate events, concerts, business meetings, trade shows, conventions, weddings and celebrations of all kinds in the Palm Springs area. I have over 30 years experience leading successful teams of technical, administrative, sales, and logistics professionals. I have been in the Hospitality & Events industry for going on 14 years now. My experience includes working at some of the largest venues in the nation. I began my career in hospitality & events at the Paris & Bally's Hotels in Las Vegas, NV. Most recently I have been the Director of Sales at the Desert Springs Marriott in Palm Desert, CA. with AV Concepts and the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta CA. with Swank AV. I have sold and managed events in size and scope from the boardroom to the stadium.The teams that I have built and had the pleasure to lead, have won many awards for outstanding performance, high customer satisfaction and exceeding revenue goals. I am dedicated and responsible and very skilled in all aspects of event management.If you have any questions or need a proposal for an upcoming event, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Responsible for managing existing company accounts to ensure high retention rate by offering production solutions and staying abreast of state of the art equipment options. Up selling clients and building new business relationships through referrals based on my integrity, professionalism and can-do attitude.

As Director of Audio Visual Sales based in-house at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California I helped the AV team increase the capture rate and build revenue levels back to their peak after the economic downturn in 2008 / 2009. As of 8/25/2010 - 98% capture rate & on track to exceed 2010 budgeted revenue by 20% YTD...

Sold large events into 3 AVC In-House properties in Scottsdale AZ and Tucson AZ simultaneously for 2 years then transferred to Palm Desert and sold large staging events for AVC and ALL low to mid-range events for the in-house AV provider MVP. Capture rates @ 99% and close to 3 million in annual revenue.

Sold all large events at three properties simultaneously with capture rates in the upper 90% range. Relocated and was based at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort & Spa "Event Technology" department, responsible for increasing annual revenue and bottom line profit margins. Sold and directed the larger production staging event’s for AV Concepts and mid range to low end business for the in-house AV Department. Built long term relationships with clients and increasing the capture rate via bid opportunities and external client growth. Maintained high GPM by creatively staying under budget and up-selling events.

Director of Sales & Opreations for the Las Vegas Branch office. Managed team that supplied AV equipment to Hotels, National Event/Meeting Planners, Producers, Destination Management Companies and Corporations for conventions, business meetings, concerts etc.

Build Mid-west region form concept when QMS decided to offer direct sales and field services after 10 years in the industry.

Managed And Led a team of over 500 employees to financial success and high profit margins for the eastern half of the USA.