Mark Haggerty Email & Phone Number

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Initiate Client Kick off meetingsSingle POC for project from post sales through completion Review test fit drawings for room types, quantities, and layoutsCreate and provide any PDF markups of plans that will demonstrate or clarify intended A/V Solutions to management, stakeholders, or clientsManage A/V Deployment and A/V Vendors throughout the lifecycle of the projectManage change control throughout the lifecycle of the projectPerform jobsite inspections, as required, to ensure deployment progress and quality are in line.Attend all weekly internal and external project and team meetingsKeep Project Tracker continuously up to date with current project status for entire portfolio of workKeep Operations and Account Executives apprised of deployment progress and any challenges that may arise, such as schedule delays or technology changesIssue weekly project status reportsMeet all established milestonesInsure that all project costs are within budgetMaintain field presence during installationSchedule Operations walkthrough and handover dates with key figuresArrange for End User Orientation/Training – typically provided by Operations staffCollect all final as-built drawings, DSP files, Programming codes and Asset information from AV VendorsCreate Close-out folder in the Multimedia Summer folder and place all final documents and code in appropriate subfoldersCollect all final invoices from vendors and submit to Sales Support for final payments to be madeUpdate Project Tracker to move project to Completed statusEngage Design Engineers as needed to resolve technical issues, request clarifications to drive projects forward

Arlington Heights, Il

Responsible for Supplier Management including: Source Identification, Selection, Development, and Evaluation. Product Management through identifying technical needs in the field and research product offerings that will ensure quality performance while maintaining a successful P&L. Manage the new openings purchasing process with Directors and Regionals, targeting best equipment, keeping awareness of lifecycle of equipment, develop short & long term technical plans for the field. Leading sourcing projects to identify, evaluate and select preferred suppliers. Managing the detailed procurement process through Warehouse control to ensure delivery, inventory accuracy and data management. This includes qualitative and quantitative analysis of suppliers to ensure a project execution of technology as it applies to capital management.-Review suppliers’ price & quality and analyze the cost table-Develop tools & plans to execute systematic & efficient negotiation strategy -Attend key industry conventions and expos to meet with industry leaders to discuss product lines -Lead project prioritization and execution. -Responsible for special procurement projects, short and long term.-Lead and influence team and stakeholders on a course of action.-Gather and analyze key procurement metrics using data collection techniques in order to report results to Senior Management.-Lead in CapEx Request for Proposal/Quote, assist in the development of cost and ordering process

Greater Chicago Area

Owner, videographer, digital editing, video production, producing and graphics creation. Pre-planning, video production, script creation and post production for short format video presentations, promotions and commercials for small companies, special events and non-profit organizations. Responsible for entierity of video project from concept to completion. Work with client on project content (interviews, shot and music selection, and external footage), manage shooting and editing schedules, and develop overall look and direction of the project. • DSLR and Camcorder Operation• Adobe Premiere Pro CC• After Effects• Photoshop• Adobe Audition• Lighting, Audio• Producing• Script Writing/Consultation

Itasca, Il

Acted as lead Project Manager for Audio and Video projects. Primary responsibilities: Communicate with client consistent project scope, updates and changes; communicate project scope, time line and goals to project team at a high level. Work with Procurement Team on lead times for all product; identify high risk factors with the Project Team and manage accordingly; identify and hire all specialty contractors and assess job performance after project completion; coordinate with Sales Consultant to relay project updates and discuss project changes; cross check equipment lists and alterations with Project Engineering Team; maintain status reports to all stake holders. Ensure final product meets customer’s goals and needs.

Responsible for management of all install projects from sales hand off to project completion. Collaborated with and managed internal install team and revised work plans as required by changing needs of project. Worked directly with client to establish project timeline and anticipated completion date. Review drawings, submittals, and bid documents for understanding of scope and to point out omissions, corrections, clarifications. Coordinated with construction and electrician leads with A/V installation. Responsible for keeping projects under hours and managing project budgets. Assured project legal documents were completed and signed. Assisted in keeping project schedules updated.

Mt. Prospect

Manage installation projects within the integration department for a national top 5 audio/visual integration company in the Project Management Department. Job goal is to manage project from sales hand-off to project completion. Act as the primary contact during the planning and install portion of the project. Work to establish with client the project milestones while managing the ordering of all equipment, installation logistics, change orders, project totals, and client billing. Work with client, installation department, sales rep and project engineer on a cohesive project timeline. Provide a variety of documentation and support to other trades including system flow specifications, electrical requirement documents, cable pull plans, and detailed engineering drawings to the client ensuring total customer satisfaction.

Principal buyer in the procurement of Audio/Visual equipment for PSAV, the leading service provider in the field of event technology. Provided technical expertice in selection and evaluation of audio gear, engaged in price negotiation & company discounts with all vendors, worked on national contracts, daily review for inventory of audio stock, purchase order generation, key contact for warehouse receiving issues, directed support staff on short and long term projects.

Chicago, Il

Directed the offsite Audio/Visual Program for events held for the Chicago Metro Area for a major international consulting firm. Principal technical set up and operation for on-site events while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Led the efforts to establish A/V vendor relationships, negotiated and maintained company wide discounts and improved customer service by designing new internal processes, which was the critical objective of this position. Other key areas to the position:• Video Production, directed, edited, shot, and produced corporate style video projects that led to the successful delivery of company programs.• Directed, arranged and operated daily on site A/V set-ups, including LCD projection, sound reinforcement, video production, editing, IT troubleshooting and control operation.•Acted as liaison between internal customers and Event Planning department. Trained Event Planning staff in critical A/V issues. • Consulted with internal customers on advanced A/V technical matters to ensure delivery and setup of allequipment, while eliminating unnecessary A/V spend.• Managed, tracked and analyzed monthly A/V metrics, resulting in increased efficiency and budget savings.• Principle Audio Visual procurement contact. Established a declining purchase program for LCD Projector with key vendors. Decreased purchase price of LCD projectors 30% over a 12 month period.• Achieved significant cost savings of more than $100,000 in a three year period by driving vendor relations and discount efforts.• Completed a company wide A/V vendor discount at 25% that ensured consistent and measurable results.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for the set up and operation of audio/visual requests for external customers, specializing in LCD projection for corporate and exhibition style environments, audio reinforcement/amplification, video tape operation, and video wall set up. Team lead and head audio/visual technician in charge of all on-site matters. Order placing, off-site surveys, technical consulting, and quality control were critical to the success of every event.• Set up and operation of all equipment: projection, audio, video, control systems, and video camera operation.• Operated all video shoots, with corresponding lighting, audio, recording systems, and control setup.• Key contact for several clients, providing technical guidance and price offerings.• Directed training efforts for new Audio/Visual technicians.• Communicated both internal and external issues to management that lead to improved processes, keyequipment upgrades, and better overall efficiency.

Greater Chicago Area

Directed and coordinated operations within the “Tape Room”, the control center for a multi-million dollar post production facility in downtown Chicago. Heavily involved in the day to day operation of satellitetransmission, editing, tape duplication, and maintenance duties. Technical set ups, standards conversions, and video camera operation with the scheduling department.• Video Camera operation for live satellite broadcasts.• Key Grip on numerous shoots, including local commercials, live interviews, press junkets.• Managed tape duplication processes and operations.

B.A., Communications

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician