Kenneth G. Andres Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx

Founded on a business method that makes life easier for exhibitors, organizers and planners, The Expo Group is committed to extreme personal service. Our teams are empowered to develop customized solutions to specifically address your challenges.Our vision is to be the undisputed service leader creating trusted partnerships fueled by personal, emotional connections.

Bozeman, Montana, United States

To sell and produce the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. To work under a board approved budget and with the Show Committee on production of the event. To lead registration, housing, general show contractor, security, seminar content, marketing and media efforts to promote the show. To create a world class experience for both attendees and exhibitors. To continue growth of the sport of fly fishing through the trade show and its partners.

Alpharetta, Georgia

Emerald is a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States. We currently operate more than 55 trade shows, as well as numerous other face-to-face events. In 2018, Emerald’s events connected over 500,000 global attendees and exhibitors and occupied more than 7.0 million NSF of exhibition space.

Alpharetta, Georgia

Emerald is a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States. We currently operate more than 55 trade shows, as well as numerous other face-to-face events. In 2018, Emerald’s events connected over 500,000 global attendees and exhibitors and occupied more than 7.0 million NSF of exhibition space.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I was responsible for sales and operations of the fishing industry trade show called ICAST (650,000 gsf). Under my direction, ICAST became a Trade Show News Network Top 25, Trade Show Executive Fastest 50 and Gold 100 show. My responsibility was to manage and run the industry trade show while operating under an annually board approved multi-million dollar budget. I sold and oversaw exhibit space, sponsorship opportunities, and other revenue sources for the trade show. Operationally, I worked directly with the GSC on costs and logistics for freight, labor, and decoration including EAC and targeted freight. I was also responsible for creating the current registration, validation and housing process to meet our needs. In addition to negotiating contracts with service providers and vendors, I also created and distributed RFPs for services required. I directed and implemented marketing plans to improve both attendee and exhibitor attendance. I was the key point of contact for CSM, GSC AE, registration, freight forwarders, exhibitors, attendees and vendors throughout the trade show process. All sales information were managed through Clear Vantage (CRM).Goals:To continue growth and positive economic impact in the domestic/international fishing industry by creating effective global B2B forumsTo create a fiduciary relationship with clients based on individual business analysis and building enduring relationships with clientsTo assist start up companies in creating business plans through consultation and helping to identify primary goals while assisting more mature companies implement their marketing and sales strategiesSpecialties: Proficient in Spanish; Sales and Marketing; Identifying Business Needs; Creating and Implementing Business Plans

Washington Dc

I provided excellent sales and customer service to clients for the production of tradeshows, corporate and special events in the Washington DC, Baltimore and New York City markets. I provided quotes for services through inquiry and the RFP process. I directed union labor and exhibitors during installation and dismantle to facilitate event. I coordinated show needs with the Operations Department using work orders and sign copy based on the show production schedules. I also completed production forms for exhibitor kit requests, graphic order forms, MIS structures, and floor plan requests. I prepared invoices for accounts, sales reports and follow up as necessary. I attended industry meetings and functions as needed and traveled as necessary. All sales information was managed through Salesforce.com.

Salem, Va

I sold certified used CAT and certified new CAT take off parts and accessories, including buckets/blades, booms, undercarriage, certified CAT rebuild final drives, transmissions, engines and cylinders. I specialized in excavators, wheeled/track loaders and dozers, over the road and articulated, construction and mining trucks. Carter Machinery is an authorized Caterpillar dealer based in Salem, Virginia dealing with heavy machinery, earth moving machinery and power generators. Managed sales through Caterpillar DBS system.

N. Palm Beach, Fl

I sold and produced International Tile and Stone Exposition (ITSE) and International Flooring Exposition (IFE) aka Coverings (1,000,000 gsf). I was responsible for selling and assigning booth space, meeting sales goals, managing exhibitors for tradeshow and worked directly with foreign trade commissions on pavilion areas in tradeshow. In addition, I oversaw, implemented and sold two exhibiting opportunities for non-traditional exhibitors. I managed three full-time employees and 15 part-time employees as necessary and traveled extensively for industry and sales meetings both internationally and domestically as needed. All sales information was managed through Access database.

N. Palm Beach, Fl

I assisted in producing Coverings as the General Show Contractor. I worked directly with Brede to facilitate approximately 21,000,000 lbs of freight into the exhibit hall and was a key point of contact for decorator, freight, labor, I/D houses, EACs, freight forwarders, and service vendors. I oversaw Spanish pavilion and Spanish speaking companies at tradeshow and worked directly with Convention Center Services on rigging, electrical, and utility needs for exhibitors. Generated and issued exhibitor invoices for drayage fees accrued and kept accurate records of all bills of lading from the show.

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