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Las Vegas, Nevada Area

cavlo is a live, in-person regional trade show that brings commercial audio, video, lighting and control system manufacturers, specifiers, integrators, production firms and end users together in a low-pressure, relationship-nurturing environment; it currently take place twice a year in various cities across the US. More at www.cavlo.tech

Las Vegas, NV, US

A certified minority-owned enterprise, Embassy Holdings (dba Embassy Services) is a licensed Nevada contractor that designs, installs and maintains commercial audio, video, lighting and control systems for the corporate, hospitality and worship markets, allowing it's clients to reach their audience and communicate their experience easily and impactfully..

Las Vegas, NV, US

The Entertainment Engineering and Design program at UNLV is a multidisciplinary program that combines technical theater and pure engineering coursework to prepare students to be successful in the design, construction and technical operational facets of the entertainment industry.By being well versed in engineering principles, new materials, new and.

Las Vegas, NV, US

As General Manager I oversaw all day-to-day operational matters, including project and service management, scheduling, customer satisfaction, employee management, building and vehicle maintenance, etc. for this established integrator primarily serving the fast-casual hospitality market. While managing daily operations I also maintained a seven-figure sales.

As General Manager, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of this location (including payroll, employment, AP/AR, etc.) and any projects being managed/built from it. Left the company when Vegas operations wound down as a prelude to the company's closure.

AVDB Group designs and build commercial audio, video and control systems throughout the United States. As the senior Sales Engineer in the Las Vegas office, my responsibilities include prospecting for new opportunities, defining the client’s needs, preparing proposals that meet those needs and serving as the client’s point of contact for any ongoing.

Montreal, Québec, CA

Solotech is a commercial audio, video, control and lighting design/build firm specializing in theatrical venues. As Sales Director, my role was to develop market strategies, identify and secure strategic vendor alliances, and ensure the delivery of cost‐effective solutions to our clientele. I also served as the Safety Director for the Las Vegas office.

Parker, CO, US

Manufacturer's Repesentative in the Commercial Audio, Video, Control, and Lighting industries. Represented up to fifteen lines at once - managing dealers, driving sales from top and bottom, and performing "on the ground" customer service.

More than "just another trade rag," Club & Casino Magazine focused on the audio, video, lighting and special effects technical aspects of high end nightclubs, restaurant and lounges with technical information, interviews of key players, "hands on" equipment reviews and targeted advertising.

At AVL Nevada we excelled in on-budget, on-time design-build A/V projects. Our projects included distributed HD video systems, large-scale distributed audio systems, fully integrated higher-ed classrooms, museums, nightclubs and bars, and permanently installed live music systems.

Responsible for opening of Las Vegas office --including building of $250K nightclub technology showcase -- and supporting west coast clientele while also pursuing new sales opportunities.

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Started as Box Sales specialist and then moved into system sales. Identified and qualified local A/V instaltion opportunities, interfaced with Engineering and Estimation departments to create solutions, and then presented same to client. Had the 2nd highest first-year sales volume in company history.

A retail store specializing in musical instruments, DJ equipment, and recording equipment. Managed the Technology Department, overseeing 8-12 employees and over 100,000 SKUs, as well as overseeing System Design for commercial accounts (primarily churches and small bars).

Travelled extensively -­ primarily domestically but also internationally ­- teaching end-users proper selection and application techniques for the company's reconditioning products. Accounts included high-volume auctions, car dealerships, and private detailing shops.

Concert Design And Production; International Business

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