Dean Ellis, PMP, CTS, CTS-I, DMC-E

GLOBAL USS, Toronto, ON Senior Project Manager (2017 – Present) Proactively instill and promote a culture of uncompromising quality that exceeds all written specifications and customer expectations. Manage projects, working with a company-wide project management team, with budgets ranging up to and above $1,000,000. Interact closely with large construction firms, including Ellis-Don and PCL. Evaluate and revise procedures and methods to improve project management. Research and develop all client-facing / internal project management documentation within the processes. Develop and implement installation standards practice contracts for sub-contractors. Streamline all processes within the operations department.

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TELUS Communications, Toronto, ON Project Manager II (2006 – 2016) Interacted closely with customers during the phase of coordinating the workforce and material resources. Reviewed the project requirements for new assignments. Participated in the AV integration project kick-off meeting to gain a high-level understanding of the upcoming activities. Reviewed the allocated budget for the technical design of projects and provided feedback and evaluation regarding concerns or possible problems. As the senior member, coached and mentored team members on the best solutions and work procedures. Developed or updated project documents using Visio, Excel, CAD, and MS Project. Utilized AutoCAD to make drawing changes or updates to correct or modify technical designs. Prepared and issued RFIs based on project requirements to ensure the pertinent documentation was accurate. Identified the strengths and weaknesses of various solutions or resolutions to problems. Coordinated workforce and material resources to prepare the environment for the upcoming project. Interacted closely with the client during this phase. Prepared schedules and scope of the work necessary by the installation team. Provided hardware configuration information and assisted in the completion of hardware and software orders. Prepared baseline hardware configuration files (DSP, video wall, scaler configurations, etc.) to the implementation manager. Supplied information about cabling and parts to order by the installation team. Reviewed quotes provided by third-party vendors. Oversaw any project escalations and completed change orders. Maintained post-sales engineering standards and documentation.

Emergent Systems Corp. Toronto, ON Lead Technician / Senior Installer (2005 – 2006) Successfully completed equipment installation requirements for audiovisual projects, including pull cable, install connectors, mount projects, and craft metal fabrications. As part of equipment installations, utilized knowledge of basic signal flow to prepare audio and video setups. Analyzed electronic schematics and architectural blueprints to design installation configuration. Utilized hand/power tools to solder and crimp connectors and similar AV systems related tasks. Contributed to basic mechanical fabrication and rack wiring. Installed projectors and screen support structures. Performed field installation of control programs (AMX/Crestron) with upload/download capabilities. Loaded and tested control and DSP systems test code. Verified functionality of systems by performing point to point testing. Under the guidance of an engineer/programmer, completed minor programming changes. Directed activities of the install team and served as the customer liaison with the project manager was not available. When appropriate, prepared documentation for jobs. Managed activities for medium-size projects and mentored level I/II technicians.

Profile Overseeing New Build, Responsibilities include: All equipment install Equipment set up and testing Cabling of all equipment Warranty claims Tracking, Inventory control Training of new staff on all equipment Responsible for fleet of 7 ships Operation and maintenance of all intelligent lighting Audio and lighting for 6 Off Broadway production shows Mixing 9 wireless handhelds, 7pc orchestra, 8 floor monitors, 6 IEM's Lighting designer for all shows Operation and maintenance of all ship board audio / PA Overseeing all orders and repairs of equipment Trouble shooting all related problems Cordinating shore side contractors for shipboard maintenance and installs Preparing cruise reports for entertainment department shore side Satellite TV maintenance Business solutions including: video conferencing, product launches, Power Point presentations, Voice conferencing ship to shore side

Profile Scheduling rehearsals Overseeing all pre-sets for production shows Designing lighting cues for production shows Supervising all events in main show room Managing all audio and lighting for production shows

Profile Operation of Yamaha PM3500-48 Live mixing of 18 dpa 4065 head set mics Mixing of 12 stage, floor, side fill monitors, 3 IEM's Supervising all audio needs for production cast and special events

Profile Trained on "State-of-Art" equipment AMX Mediamatrix Audio in all venues Mix of 32 channels of live audio DJ, mixing, set-up Lighting in all venues Expression lighting Martin Professional lighting programming operation and maintenance General set-up of venues Live bands

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