Director Of Audio Visual Sales
Presentation Services Audio Visual
New York, New York, United States
Event related - Collaborated with over 600 clients annually to create and realize their event or conference ❖ Advised event planners on enhancing their event through use of technology and an indigenous branding design ❖ Design lighting and scenery for large budget events ❖ Researched audio visual technology and developed event specific enhancements for repeat clientele ❖ Created the Presentation Services @ The Waldorf=Astoria Ball Park sheet to assist Sales and Catering Managers in contracting future clients ❖ VIP clientele included The White House, Boston Consulting, The U.S. State Department, Acclarent, The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation, Carnegie Hall, and the NFL Foundation.Managerial duties - Developed and implemented an indigenous production marketing plan ❖ Educated existing and potential clients as part of the Waldorf Astoria’s HOST program ❖ Hosted monthly New Technology presentations for the Sales, Conferences and Catering Managers ❖ Generated monthly Profit/Loss and Capture reports ❖ Determined new client/event assignments ❖ Reviewed and addressed SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) reports with the Executive Director of Catering and the Executive Director of Conferences ❖ Hosted monthly OFI (Opportunity For Improvement) meetings with the PSAV Sales and Operations Managers