• 19+ years of entrepreneurial experience bringing new companies to life and guiding them to solid financial success by capturing a firm market position through creative insight and exceptional managerial direction.• Regularly attends industry tradeshows annually, ISES Chapter meetings, as well as the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Women’s Expo, and various B2B mixers.• Demonstrate exceptional abilities to develop and maintain vendor and client relations; join online/email social networking groups and newsletters, subscribe to/reading trade magazines, and interact with other professionals to maintain industry knowledge.• Possess the drive, resourcefulness and ability to thrive in challenging environments and utilize superb critical thinking and analytical skills in providing innovative solutions to existing or emerging problems.• Focus on bottom-line profitability by monitoring and ensuring financial performance aligns with overall organizational goals.• Computer proficient in: Windows XP/Vista; Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Internet/email; QuickBooks; Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS; WYSIWYG; HogPC; AutoCAD LT.Specialties: SPECIALIZED TRAINING• Vari-Lite Certified Luminaire Technician (2007)• Martin Professional – Stage, Studio & Field Technician Certification (2005)• High End Systems – Technical Certification (Fixtures – 2005)• LDI Institute – WYSIWYG Training (2005)• LDI Institute – Level 1 Whole Hog III & Catalyst Training (2004)• The Show Training Network / High End Systems – Level 1 Whole Hog II Automated Lighting Console Operator Certification (2002)