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Cheshire, Connecticut

Sofitel San Francisco Bay

Responsible for the overall operations management, revenue, and profitability of the audio visual department at the Sofitel San Francisco Bay.Managed 6 direct reports, including training, development, administrative, financials, payroll, and scheduling. In addition, managed IATSE crews of 20 or more when additional help is required.Oversee, and maintain relationships with clients and hotel staff as sales lead, and manage the entire event cycle, ensuring flawless execution.Research and remain current on new technology and equipment (ie. audio, visual, rigging, lighting, scenic, etc.) Supervise security, inventory control, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.

San Diego / San Francisco, Ca

Responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of detailed corporate and private events, publicity engagements, promotional functions, recurring weekly events, and large-scale nightlife productions.Ensure event success through financial oversight and scope management, marketing material production, Audio/Visual procurement and deployment, resource distribution, and technical documentation.Outstanding artist and label relation management skills. Secure local, national, and international artists for concerts, special events, and residency engagements, providing event coordination and promotion to meet revenue targets of both artist and venue management groups.Collaborate with venue owners and operators to ensure revenue and operational viability, guest satisfaction, municipal compliance, and security.Created and managed five independently successful weekly nightlife events, ensuring profitability through creativity and marketing strategies, which produced attendance of 600+ for a concurrent 10-year period.Coordinated Audio/Visual, staging, and talent for the largest off-site Comic-Con entertainment event from 2001-2009.

Greater San Diego Area

Directed internal production of traffic segments used by XM Satellite Radio and KGTV (ABC Channel 10), KSWB (FOX 5), Bing Maps and syndicate broadcast affiliates, reporting on current traffic patterns and travel advisories within San Diego County.Managed and maintained local Trapster and Twitter accounts by approving and writing content.Improved the quality of client and broadcasting experience by recommending and implementing numerous modifications to the Navteq web portal interface, efficiently circulating more user-friendly and informational data.Create and verify broadcast content by compiling digital mapping information and data collected from multiple media sources like CAD, video cameras and traffic movement sensors.Write and approve copy for on-air radio and television personalities.Ensure accurate reporting by maintaining excellent professional relationships with CalTrans, CHP and other local and state law enforcement representatives.Helped to successfully launch and grow the Navteq Traffic Operations Center in San Diego, CA.

Greater San Diego Area

Developed, managed, and maintained relationships with independent and major music production labels, while serving as primary point of contact for over 350,000 artists using MP3.com services, sustaining 25 million registered users.Responsible for promoting and marketing major label products and independent artist submissions while assisting in the legal processes of licensing, copy-writing, and clearing samples that could be used for production and online materials.Moderator of the bulletin board community, functioning as the main relationship channel between MP3.com and all major labels or independent artists. Ensured up to date and accurate information by conducting internal analysis and reports on website content and functionality while assisting MP3.com Engineering in implementing continuous improvement processes.Managed the MP3.com Audio Hosting, and Artist Auction e-commerce programs.

Greater San Diego Area

Responsible for day to day operations of Software Etc., overseeing hiring, training and scheduling for 12 employees.Managed the expansion and opening of Planet X, a specialty video game retail outlet.Achieved Top District Sales recognition 1998 - 1999.Ensured financial viability by managing payroll, overtime, inventory, procurement, and event budgeting.Primary project manager for promotional events, title launches, in-store marketing functions, and employee recognition receptions.

Greater San Diego Area

Managed inventory control functions through procurement processing, sales analysis, budget maintenance, shipping and receiving,Responsible for performing detailed purchasing and music industry trend analysis to maintain required levels of popular inventory and maximize sales.Created and maintained music section genres while organizing marketing displays and off-site special events to build excitement, drive customer traffic, and increase sales.Received four Employee of the Month recognitions for exceptional division sales and marketing plans.