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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Manages venue relationships including day-to-day interaction with property management, audio visual, and securityCollaborates with interdepartmental teams and other functions to achieve work objectives and ensure seamless movement of freight.Supervises and directs all activities of dockworkers and other support staff engaged in the loading and unloading of freight.Prepares and plans daily utilization of resources to ensure a consistent and efficient operationsSupervises and observes the loading of trucks to determine conformance to loading patterns to prevent damage to freight during transit and that the safe operation of the truck will not be jeopardized.Completes necessary paperwork/data input accurately and in a timely manner to ensure an efficient and steady flow of information.Manages work assignments, monitor performance and provide training on duties, policies and procedures.Communicates clear performance expectations to ensure high-performance work environment and proactively provide specific, balanced and timely coaching/feedback to reinforce and encourage high performance and promote a culture of teamwork.Interacts with facility Office & Yard Operations, along with clerical personnel, to properly service customer shipments in a timely/cost effective fashion.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, including freight, returns, receiving, parcels and transfers.Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operationsSupervised production of freight delivery and receiving at trade showsInsured all planning and production deadlines were metManaged labor/exhibitor relationships through tear-down of exposOversaw exhibitor/labor set-up and tear-down of all trade show boothsFollowed all payroll procedures and submit payroll on time and accuratelyInsured time cards are coded correctly for accurate job cost reporting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Supervised dock labor at show site by assigning qualified personnel to perform workSupervised dock operations to ensure a safe work environmentAssisted with the training of dock laborCommunicated with decorating operations and account executive on move in and move out schedule for each showInteracted with facility manager for each assigned show to ensure that all facility rules and regulations were followedWorked with in-house material receiving supervisor/lead/foreman to move warehouse freight to show site.Determined needs and requested equipment, tools, and labor required to produce each show Ensured that all paperwork procedures are followed as outlined in the procedure manualSupervised all drivers and machine operators for each show site as well as conducted safety & service meetings for on site crewProperly analyzed and explained invoices to exhibitorsProduced accurate payroll forms, timecards, or timekeeping system for labor worked on each showContacted exhibitors regarding shortages, damages, or re-routes on outbound shipmentEnsured all equipment was returned from show site to warehouse

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Directed large scale work operations engaged in overseeing and monitoring the work of crews performing convention labor tasksPrepared manpower estimates of laborer services needed for scheduled conventions while working with management personnel to meet department’s objectives, priorities and performance measuresPrepared work schedules, organized work crews and made work assignments to ensure the efficient use of manpower resourcesEnsured Laborers received required training on proper and safe labor practices and procedures including booth installation, operation of power tools, operation of forklift equipment, and OSHA safety and health standardsResponded to major incidents or problems at show sites, coordinating work efforts with other Foremen to ensure timely resolution of problems and minimal delay of work progressWorked with management in developing and establishing performance measures, productivity and quality standards

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Directed activities related to warehouse and show site freight operationsEnsured proper care of equipment and its proper organized storageSupervise crew while assisting with install at eventsProactively coordinated with the warehouse and logistics regarding advance freightEnsured proper billing practices and proper documentation of materials, labor, and rental equipment were filedExceeded client's expectations on service delivery levelsWorked with the Operations Supervisor and the Account Manager to determine equipment requirements.Implemented GES Best Practices on the Show FloorMaintained the highest level of Safety Standards, while keeping GES liability exposure to a minimumEnsured compliance with all Health & Safety legislationEnsured damage and loss reports were documented in adherence with company practicesCoordinated staffing plans with the Operations Supervisor on assigned shows

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Managed the services and day-to-day operations of the trade show equipment.Evaluated and monitored effectiveness of services, policies and procedures. Identified and resolved problems. Instituted changes to accommodate for future growth of operations.Managed equipment inventory and purchasing needs. Assisted in the maintenance of all inventory records using available resources, company needs, industry trends and best practices to provide the safest and highest quality items to team members.Ensured the availability of equipment to support third party exposition crews.Assisted in equipment distribution, trade show preparations and operations for Laborers.