Tesfa Teklu Email & Phone Number

Maryland, United States

District Of Columbia, United States

Directly managed 5-25 full time staff and independent contractors on any given day. Held daily staff meeting to set goals for the day and review safety protocols. Provided focused and continued coaching to develop the skills of team members and when needed take appropriatedisciplinary actions if standards are not met. Decreased labor spending by 2% annually over the last two years by focusing on scheduling efficiency. Approved timesheets and vacation/PTO request while ensuring proper staff coverage to handle work load. Forecasted, scheduled, and managed efficient spending of labor budget in a constantly changing 24hr/ day business environment. Addressed daily schedule changes and conflicts. Managed selection of new hires, training, performance reviews, and professional development. Ensured that inventory control procedures are followed to maintain proper inventory levels while also maintaining safety, security, and quality of all gear. Mentored and supervised operational staff to provide outstanding customer service. Processed and tracked purchase orders from various vendors.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Ensured staff was trained in work place safety and monitor that OSHA safety standards were being observed. Coordinated logistics of deliveries with both in-house and sub contract drivers. Assisted in conducting interviews with potential hires and trained new employees. Made daily schedules and addressed scheduling conflicts, questions and special requests.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Set up and provided videoconferencing and AV technical support as needed at small and large scale events. Ensure visual assets and equipment were prepped and ready for the event. Assisted with coordination and transportation of equipment to and from storage and production areas. Diagnosed causes of equipment breakdowns, testing parts with appropriate instruments. Set up and dismantled lighting, sound and projection equipment.

Maryland, United States

Inspected equipment before start of events. Transported show material from warehouse to production sites. Troubleshoot and repair lighting equipment.