Eric Engelson Email & Phone Number

Palatine, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Leveraging my event production expierence and use-case knowledge of the BigMarker platform to help grow revenue through the full sales cycle utilizing a consultative and solutions orientated approach.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Built positive relationships through increased successful adoptions of technology to reach customer’s KPIs for product application; demonstrated commitment to client partnership through high levels of responsiveness, escalating critical issues to internal support teams, advocating for customers’ needs; utilized skills in project management to deliver customer projects & implementations on-time, on-budget and within scope. Actively built and sustained value-driven, long-term client relationships of both domestic and internationally based enterprise accounts including The Buhler Group, Elsevier, National Association of Convenience Stores; FrieslandCampina; accelerated individual account growth by identifying key product features that increased customers’ application of the technology generating $275,000 in account expansion & renewed subscriptions for 2020/21; consistently raked Top Performer by leadership in meeting key performance metrics and objectives.Provided end-to-end project & production management of fully customized, globally scaled virtual events from 200 to 20,000 attendees; managed internal team of Event Producers & collaborated with internationally based production teams to develop uniquely engaging attendee flow and content tailored to the clients’ scope; directed event day operations coordinating communications between internal & external teams, monitoring platform performance and engaging senior technical support to quickly resolve critical issues; portfolio includes events for The MathWorks, The American Red Cross, Texas Governor’s Commission for Woman, Integrity Marketing Group.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Contracted exclusively to assist in the production of Worldwide Convention 2020; a biennial global gathering of McDonald’s owner/operators, corporate staff, agencies and suppliers from 120 countries. In conjunction with the Executive Creative Director of Agency 123 and the Executive Production Team from Kindle Communications, lead producing vendor, assisted in content/messaging development, environmental design and staging, procurement of A-list entertainment and graphic & video production for 4 Global Sessions; C-suite and Senior Leadership presentations of organizational objectives. Event canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic - Managed the master rehearsal schedule; collaborated with 22 presenters that included McDonald’s C-Suite & Senior Leadership personnel to schedule a series of rehearsals taking place in Chicago and Orlando.

Schaumburg, Il

Supporting a team of project managers and engineers behind the instillation of the fiber optic network in the Chicago market for upgrade to 5G network capabilities; purchase order creation and tracking, material ordering and monthly forecasting, invoice reconciliation, point of contact for both internal and external vendors, fleet vehicle inventory and maintenance, general administrative support. -Main POC for team move to new work location in early October; participating in weekly calls with the global real estate team, inventoried all IT equipment, coordinated new security protocols, provide regular updates to the local team with important information about the new work location.-Driving a process change initiative to streamline the communication for scheduling internal engineers and external vendors on necessary project site walks; building in process accountability for report tracking accuracy and encouraging a switch to cloud storage and open access to Excel reporting.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Accepted the opportunity to play the role of Fluke Holland, a drummer known for working with Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis in a regional production of The Million Dollar Quartet; 4 shows / week for 4 weeks (2nd regional production); post-production vision includes obtaining a Project Coordinator role“The Public Theater’s production is sensational. Fine singers and instrumentalists all, they’ve played these roles all around the country, and their experience shows.” – ArtScene SA

National Repair Center, Hanover Park Il

Coordinated complicated, deadline-driven logistics for high-volume unit deployment, top-5 account; ensured seamless inventory management and deployment lifecycle process from initial order to ship; served as both outward- and inward-facing liaison; quickly assumed increasing responsibilities- Selected for multimillion dollar ManpowerGroup account due to ability build hard skills quickly; structure entailed customized process to accommodate franchise model, mandating unique coding requirements and individual tracking / billing (2,700 global franchises)- Achieved 98% on time arrival; deployed 2,400 computer systems during tenure (~100 / week), each with its own specs and shipping requirements; accomplished 99% of all SLAs (service level agreements); took all necessary steps to guarantee daily deliverables as required by the client SOW (statement of work)- Consistently met strict deadlines amid multi-phased process; from ticket—(a) SAP database for data scrubbing, entry, and verification, (b) unit delivered from warehouse to technician bench for imaging and licensing per client specs, (c) back to warehouse for shipping, and (d) entered shipping credentials for printing; each point required high logistical oversight, and strict adherence to process before shipment to client - Mastered role in a short period of time; assumed most of the day-to-day functionality, freeing up Lead Project Coordinator to assume additional accounts;

Greater Chicago Area

Composed, performed, and arranged music across styles for national and local venues- Performed in over 100 productions within the Chicago theatrical community; toured 5 seasons with Close To You; The Music of The Carpenters; impressed many music industry veterans with exceptional work-ethic, talent, and professional attitude- Orchestrated multiple logistical components, ensuring quality bookings and performances- Delivered encore-worthy performances; understudy for 4 seasons with The Million Dollar Quartet at The Apollo Theater, Chicago

Chicago

Oversaw project planning and prioritization to align with client-specific strategic imperatives; defined processes, established timelines, monitored status, and delivered impactful results, interfaced with cross-functional teams; identified and solved problems.Selected Independent Consultant Engagements:Production Coordinator: Hello Booth Project CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK | METRO CHICAGOServed as Project Network Administrator & Location Supervisor of an interactive public art installation; monitored and troubleshot citywide network issues; designed and implemented installation schedule; supervised flagship site (e.g., staff, events)- Set up 30 computers in 25 locations, determining the most efficient way cover 234 sq. miles in 18 hours- Created a stable computer network; successfully solved all networking issues, with only one escalation to NBC Comcast- Drove process improvements throughout 5-day installation; diagnosed issues and provided timely and effective resolutionsProduction Manager: POP Campaign Launch (Protecting Our Patients) PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE | METRO CHICAGO- Spearheaded superhero-themed marketing campaign components focusing on mobilizing healthcare professionals to address stigmas affecting patients; led weekly staff / team meetings, vendor relations, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships; oversaw research, budget, food & beverage, venue communication, and photography- Leveraged culinary expertise to create event menu; found and contracted a fabricator to build a custom photo booth as well as a photographer to document event—contracts were secured under budget and delivered respective services above expectations- Event took place with zero issues; received accolades for on point coordination and management of event logistics

West Dundee, Il

Managed hiring process, including creating and executing sourcing strategies to attract top talent and negotiating employment contracts during an economic meltdown where part-time employment needs were decreasing; updated and maintained job boards and ATS- Maintained client partnerships: The Hartford, Sedgwick, Gallagher Bassett, State Farm, Zurich, and Navistar Trucking - Cultivated a high level of candidate engagement throughout the entire recruiting and selection process - Successfully placed 60 contract insurance adjusters in 5 days as a part of the hurricane Gustav relief effort

Crystal Lake, Il

Advised prospective clients on multiple insurance providers product line solutions Built 100+ policy holder client list

Chicago, Il

Managed direct marketing event business development and logistic initiatives Handled procuring venue, managing vendor relations, negotiating contracts and identifying business opportunities Designed and delivered presentation to 200+ members comprised of clients and physicians