Samuel C.

• Senior technical authority for convention center campus with 3 exhibition halls, 40 breakout rooms. • Managed 38 events contributing to multi-million-dollar annual revenue growth. • Produced multiple large-scale convention events generating high six-figure revenue. • Directed union labor teams (10–40+ technicians) optimizing cost efficiency and execution. • Collaborated on pricing strategy, margin control, and labor cost optimization. • Partnered with executive leadership to align infrastructure with revenue expansion initiatives. • Architected scalable AV ecosystems including Video over IP, Dante audio networking, and hybrid streaming systems.

• Supervised AV technicians and led network-integrated production environments across corporate and large-scale conference events. • Managed technical planning, client consultation, and deployment of complex AV systems in ballroom and enterprise settings. • Assisted infrastructure expansion including internet services deployment for major hospitality venues.

• Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of video and audio equipment, wireless technology, LCD projectors, cameras, and telephones, with expertise in setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. • Addressed technical audio and video issues for clients, collaborating with team members to swiftly deliver effective solutions. • Execute daily setup, teardown, and configuration tasks for meeting rooms, ballrooms, and various event venues.

• Achieved success in acquiring new clients and enhancing existing client relationships. • Secured placements with a diverse clientele from Fortune 500 corporations to technology-driven start-ups. • Innovatively identified and implemented client outreach strategies, subsequently adopted by fellow account managers.

• Certified in setting up & operating a counterweight rigging system. • Operated sound, lighting, or rigging systems during events and theater productions. • Led backstage crews, ensuring group coordination and prioritizing the safety of staff and youth participants. • Instructed youth in sound and lighting design for theater productions, imparting knowledge on designing lighting arrays and creating impactful sound effects.

• Guided over 30 high school students in theater classes, emphasizing proper theater equipment safety and imparting technical skills, including the safe operation of a counterweight rigging system. • Directed lighting/sound operations for performances and sponsored events, overseeing teams of 5-10. • Managed equipment maintenance and repairs, concurrently maintaining a detailed inventory of supplies and equipment for theaters district wide.

• Aided in the wiring and installation of three new computer labs for an elementary school within the district. • Facilitated the transition of current directories to new computer labs, migrating them from old servers. • Instructed on the process of integrating new server racks into an expansive existing network.

Global Connections is a meetup group for connecting with international students, where we explore cultural topics, and learn from each other.

Club President at of West Valley College. • Responsible for planning fundraising events for Comm Night, and a club funded $500 Scholarship. • Created a new community outreach program. • Developed weekly lesson plans for club meetings. Entrepreneurship Club: Member • Planned the creation of a new start-up business. • Collaborated and refined several ideas with peers on start-up. • Participated in special guest discussions and workshops.