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Highly experienced Audio Visual Specialist with broad scope management and technical background eager to contribute to the employer's success as a key team member.  Exceptional planning, organization, and client relations skills with a proven track record of driving financial performance, revenue and profitability results.  Seeking an Audio Visual Management role with a progressive organization that values solid employee development, client relations, and business development talents.

   Client Relations/New Business Development

   Troubleshoot/Resolve Functionality Issues

   Persuasive and Effective Communicator

   Full Cycle Sales Management

   Audio Visual Operations Expertise

   Train/Mentor/Motivate Staff

   Exceptional Technical Skills

   Natural Leadership Skills

   Create and Execute Business Plans

   Identify Key Decision Makers

   Exceptional Presentation & Delivery Skills

   Networking & Relationship Building

2008 to 2010:  Blue Water Technologies, Detroit, XXXXXX

Director of Audio Visual Sales and Operations

   Provided contracted in-house audio visual management services for the MGM Grand Detroit.

   Drove business development, and client relations strategies to optixxxxxxze revenue and profitability results.

   Networked and developed new opportunities; provided high level audio visual support for broad based internal/external clients for social and corporate events.

2003 to 2008:  The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn, XXXXXX

Director of Audio Visual

   Provided leadership and oversight for day to day operations for a profitable operation; optixxxxxxzed revenue and profitability goals through strict cost control, targeted marketing and exceptional client relations strategies.

   Developed and facilitated compelling sales presentations to secure new business and enhance existing business relationships; leveraged extensive knowledge of competitive activity and market positioning to present favorable pricing strategies.

   Produced over $1.2MM in annual revenue with a 74% profit margin; secured year over year growth by 58%.

1996 to 2003:  Bluewater Technologies, Southfield, XXXXXX

Director of Audio Visual Operations

   Generated over $1.8MM in annual revenue by providing exceptional hands-on client relations, technical support and innovative sales strategies for this high-end location.

   Coordinated, managed and mentored an Audio Visual staff; introduced high-end production products to clientele resulting in  dynaxxxxxxc events, greater impact and substantially higher customer satisfaction indicators.

   Worked with key clients nationwide to facilitate and execute events at hotels, convention centers, outdoor locales and other venues; leveraged exceptional adaptability to consistently meet the needs of the client.

1989 to 1996:  Dearborn Inn Marriott Hotel, Dearborn, XXXXXX

 Director of Audio Visual Operations

   Drove business development, customer service and technical support for $650K in annual bookings; increased year over year revenue by 80% since position inception.

   Applied exceptional technical knowledge of lighting, audio, video and meeting equipment to enhance the customer experience.