WestEdge L.A. returns November 16-18, 2023, for the eighth annual edition to showcase the best in modern design. The curated fair features leading and emerging domestic and international design brands serving the interior design trade and affluent homeowners. In addition, a full series of educational programs, press events, networking receptions, special events and charity happenings round out the fair offerings.WestEdge Dallas (2nd edition) returning September 2024.www.westedgedesignfair.com

The Dallas Design Fair, set to debut in September 2020, at Market Hall in the Dallas Design District was postponed due to Covid for years 2020 + 2021, and was set to feature the best in contemporary design, with more than 150 premium domestic and international manufacturers of furniture, lighting, kitchen + bath, stone + tile, fine carpets, and accessories.

-Launched Opus 314, a co-working/incubator space, collaborating with 52 entrepreneurs. -Advise founders in design, film & music, art and technology arena. -Lever sales, brand & consumer insight analysis for strategic growth. -Held leadership roles at DSK Technologies, I-ON Analytics and Lygase RFID.

-Advanced integtrated solutions to enhance consumer experiences in the convention and retail arenas. -Executed micro-location and proximaty interactive engagement of bluetooth (ble) beacons, smartphones and proprietary mobile application.-Produced real-time audience analytics, and actionable intelligence for clients: age, gender, dwell time, traffic density and device activity.

Real time object tracking system Patent number: 9977114 Type: Grant Filed: March 19, 2015 Date of Patent: May 22, 2018 Inventors: Mark Hebert, Troy Durst, Ketrus Collins, Michael Durham, Ruben Reyes - Developed proprietary RFID system protocols for tracking golf ball movement.- Researched applications and methods for project feasibility outcomes.- Extracted data from RFID source, integrating excel, data mining, modeling, and visualization.- Led 5-member discovery team to develop, utilizing Impinj readers, I-ON's proprietary grid system, and chip-embeded golf ball to achieve course accuracy of 1' vs 7' by competitor. -Developed operational execution plan and mobile app integration.

(Advisor 3/11-1/12)-Spearheaded SmartShows iniatives targeting tradeshow producers. -Used two sensor-based technologies: RTLS RFID to track exhibitor & attendee engagement. -Levered this integration and understanding of BI, data management and other tecnology (Wi-Fi, mobile, and GPS) to scale company. -Deliverables included real-time attendee analytics, metrics, behavoral insights, priority rankings and social media conversations.

(2005 - 2008)-Managed Market Suites operations; led 30-member team producing 22 shows annually. -Held P&L responsibility for $6.5MM operations budget, led analysis and forecasting to drive decision-making protocol with real-time data to improve operations.-Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across sales, marketing, and operations teams to gain customer insight analysis and achieve business goals.Managing Director | Tradeshow Services | 2001 - 2005-Promoted to lead 24-member Operations, MPSE & Database Management teams. -Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results. -P&L oversight for $5.2MM operations budget, negotiated venue/vendor contracts and executed 20 shows annually. -Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiency.Managing Director | Tradeshow Operations | 2000 - 2001-Headed operating and design production teams for N.A. show portfolio.-Managed Market Suites venue within Merchandise Mart, including P&L $2.8MM operations budget.-Developed new exhibit facility (250Knsf) in Highpoint, NC. Member of Executive Team.Director of Exposition Operations | 1996 - 2000-Relocated to build tradeshow division "start-up" operations team. Developed financial, operational, and trend forecasting protocols.-Market Suites development team member; built/converted 600Knsf tradeshow space. -Produced 5 regional, and 65 internal trade shows.Director of Security / Director of Leasing | Washington, D.C. | 1985 - 1996-Built security department, created SOP, executed operations, and led sales efforts.

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