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Manage and plan all event technology needs from end to end for multiple large scale programs simultaneously or varying size. Ensure on time delivery and accurate information related to project deliverables with internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for managing stakeholder & client relationships through various modes of communication (emails, teams/slack, presentations). Ability to actively identify risks and dependencies ahead of time to effectively articulate a strategic… Show more Manage and plan all event technology needs from end to end for multiple large scale programs simultaneously or varying size. Ensure on time delivery and accurate information related to project deliverables with internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for managing stakeholder & client relationships through various modes of communication (emails, teams/slack, presentations). Ability to actively identify risks and dependencies ahead of time to effectively articulate a strategic mitigation plan to all stakeholders. Maximizing project plan and timeline through effective meeting facilitation and asynchronous automation. Show less

Utilized ASANA to plan and execute iterative projects across the department with the goal of improving business operations and efficiencies. Implemented change management practices for successful adoption of new processes. Managed a total budget of $4M across all projects and operations. Oversaw hiring and scheduling of team of 10 including 2 managers within classic organizational design. Identified risks and issues within projects. Uses logical judgment to develop solutions and mitigation… Show more Utilized ASANA to plan and execute iterative projects across the department with the goal of improving business operations and efficiencies. Implemented change management practices for successful adoption of new processes. Managed a total budget of $4M across all projects and operations. Oversaw hiring and scheduling of team of 10 including 2 managers within classic organizational design. Identified risks and issues within projects. Uses logical judgment to develop solutions and mitigation strategies. Show less

Orlando, Florida

Defined event technology scope for clients. Creatively planned and consulted with clients based on their budget and expectations. Executed $5.5M budget during the fiscal year with 79% profit. Planned projects for hotel ownership including ballroom space renovation, technology upgrades, and annual CAPEX budgeting. Received Innovative Leader, Financial Leader, and Leader of the Quarter awards during tenure. Two-time President Circle winner and Chairman’s Circle Achiever, representing top 1%… Show more Defined event technology scope for clients. Creatively planned and consulted with clients based on their budget and expectations. Executed $5.5M budget during the fiscal year with 79% profit. Planned projects for hotel ownership including ballroom space renovation, technology upgrades, and annual CAPEX budgeting. Received Innovative Leader, Financial Leader, and Leader of the Quarter awards during tenure. Two-time President Circle winner and Chairman’s Circle Achiever, representing top 1% of event and technology sales leaders in the company. Show less

Plano, Texas

Defined scope of event technology needs for clients. Creatively planned and executed client events based on their budget and expectations. Controlled $1.5M budget across all events during the fiscal year. Strategized new revenues streams resulting in 78% profit for department. Coordinated cross-functionally for successful event planning and execution. Monitored event success through stakeholder management and satisfaction ratings. Promoted from manager to director within first 12 months in… Show more Defined scope of event technology needs for clients. Creatively planned and executed client events based on their budget and expectations. Controlled $1.5M budget across all events during the fiscal year. Strategized new revenues streams resulting in 78% profit for department. Coordinated cross-functionally for successful event planning and execution. Monitored event success through stakeholder management and satisfaction ratings. Promoted from manager to director within first 12 months in role Show less

The Woodlands, Tx

Supervised all Event Technology needs for 66,532 sq. Ft of total meeting space. Instrumental in assisting with new reader board install which included updating the IP addresses and Gateways of each device to ensure they were on the correct VLAN

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Responsible for audio, video, and staging equipment for large and small corporate events, private projects, and city/state sponsored functions. Helped coordinate the equipment needed for large scale events. Collaborated with event managers to ensure clients needs were met and all audio visual equipment is functioning properly.

Certificate, Digital Marketing

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Sound Design