paul davis

* Operations coordinator and equipment specialist for detailed aspects of Audio Visual for hotel properties to ensure all gear was on site for team support. * Manage sales of audio visual support for groups both in hotels and off site. * Work on shows in dedicated hotels with on site AV teams to set up, operate and ensure event went smoothly. * Audio Visual technical support for in house AV in hotels for meetings, special events and parties. * Assisted in managing a crew of Audio Visual technicians to maintain the relationship with clients on particular shows with handling breakouts and general sessions of their program. * Responsible for operating a meeting for video projection, Switching, Audio, lighting and event technology for presentations at hotels. * On call hotel support for IT and Event Technology for clients, team members and hoteliers.

Manage sales and all contracts for groups and events that come through the hotel, and create the best audiovisual, lighting and presentation experience possible. Full knowledge of the hotel and hotel staff, including coordination with Director and technicians to ensure guests programs and events run smoothly. Grow overall audiovisual revenue and profitability, while maximizing customer satisfaction from pre-event planning through post-event phases of service. Solicit new and repeat business through a proactive sales approach that incorporates consultative selling skills and experience with event technology. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key hotel personnel to enhance the overall business relationship with hotel.

* Forbes Five Star, Five Diamond training & experience in resort to provide excellent customer service * maintain Wynn excellence for any and all guests * Hotel Management training & guest resolution * working knowledge of Wynn Opera hotel operations software & creating best service for our guests * Responsible for servicing all guests accounts from initial contact to finalizing the bill * as well as guest relations & recovery to ensure perfection * Accommodating all guests in both Encore & Wynn Towers, a combined 4,750 room resort

* Sales Manager, client negotiations & accounts * provided event coordination, audio-visual, lighting & food and beverage services * Responsible for direction & operations of audio-video, lighting, camera, food and beverage & setup/presentation for events * Efficiently serviced entire operations of conventions for up to 3,000 guests * prior to, during & post event * Managed over & worked along side staff of up to thirty five employees for preparation, scheduling, setup, operation & throughout actual events * managing all client relations and needs

Director of AV Operations, Event Coordinator/Sales Director; create & maintain all sales accounts, operations of hotel properties & client relationships for Audio Visual & events to guarantee perfection for any and all of our guests Manage an outstanding team of associates, sales coordinators & technicians; scheduling for hotel properties & special event locations; responsible for hiring additional subcontractors based on business demands Proficient in negotiating & consulting with clients, our hotel properties/accounts & private companies for all audio-visual, lighting & event coordination needs Manage operations, inventory, sales quotes, contracts, & event planning to execute large scale conventions, hotel venues, private parties, production sites, weddings & other events Full knowledge & experience of production lighting; stage & truss set ups, video display & monitors, projection, gripping, presentation set up, audio system & operation, PC & MAC, event/production management

* Managed & supervised crew of 15-20 team members & AV technicians for all university venues & private events throughout entire facility * Directed, planned and executed all audio, video, projection, lighting, camera & stage operation for large & small venues * Responsible for coordinating events, managing team & creating the best experience for clients during their programs * Trained and managed crew in all audio video and presentation operation to ensure events were successful

Honors Society 1999-2002","Emphasis in History & English","Mock Trail (Debate Team)","Sports - Water Polo, Football, Snowboarding"]

West Charleston Campus","High Honors Program (2005-2007)","History & English Associate Attendee","Ass/Director of Film Production Dept."]

Greenspun School of Communication Studies, Mass Media & Journalism Graduated with Honors Dean's List 2007-2009 Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega Honor's Society, Dean's list 2007-2009