Manager Technician

Cliff Smith

**** ******** ****** *******, ** ****4

407-***-**** *********@*****.***

Profile: Motivated professional in the event industry for 14 years with proven leadership abilities and a desire to

create great experiences for clients and customers. Enthusiastic individual who wants to continue to grow

in the events industry, build a solid career and be a contributing force to the success of the company.

Education: University of Central Florida

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Science in Event Management May 2013

Valencia Community College

Associates in Arts in General Education: August 2010

Associates in Science in Music Production Technology May 2008

Experience:

Audio/Visual Technician August 2011-present

Universal Studios Florida/Islands of Adventure/CityWalk, Orlando, FL

●Installation and dismantling of audio and video equipment for live concerts featuring national and international acts, meetings, shows, parades, corporate events, special events and marquee annual events.

●Maintenance, diagnosis and repair of audio equipment for live concerts, special events and marquee annual events

●Operation and familiarization with the following audio equipment, audio processing software and audio programming software: Yamaha Consoles(LS9,CL/QL Series,M7,) and Rio Systems, L-Acoustics LANetwork, Meyer Galileo Audio Processing, Midas Consoles (analog and digital), Avid Profile Consoles, DigiCo SD Series Consoles, Figure 53 QLab, Focusrite Saffire, Ovation, and QSC Q-SYS Designer

●Utilization of digital and analog audio equipment (consoles, speakers, amplifiers, wired microphones, wireless microphones, wireless receivers and transmitters, processing units, and equalization systems) for live concerts, special events and marquee annual events

oMarquee annual events: Halloween Horror Nights,Academy of Villans Afterlife Halloween Horror NIghts, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure, Macy’s Holiday Parade, Rock the Universe, Mardi Gras Parade and Concert series, Grad Bash, Grad Venture and Summer Concert Series

Audio/Visual Technician January 2017-June 2017

PSAV Sapphire Falls/Royal Pacific, Orlando, FL

Installation and dismantling of audio, video and lighting equipment for tradeshows, special events, general sessions and breakout sessions at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Maintenance, diagnosis and repair of audio equipment for special events, conferences and tradeshows

Utilization of digital and analog audio equipment (consoles, speakers, amplifiers, wired microphones, wireless microphones, wireless receivers and transmitters, processing units, and equalization systems)

Entertainment Technician December 2016-January 2017

Walt Disney World/EPCOT, Orlando, FL

Installation and dismantling of audio, video and lighting equipment for special events, seasonal events and daily operational shows

Maintenance, diagnosis and repair of audio equipment for special events, seasonal events and daily operational shows

Utilization of digital and analog audio equipment (consoles, speakers, amplifiers, wired microphones, wireless microphones, wireless receivers and transmitters, processing units, and equalization systems)

Event Manager January 2013-April 2013

UCF Rosen College/Cabaret and Cabernet 2013

●Managed teams specifically responsible for the development of the menu, creation of the entertainment and the arrival of the guests

●Communicated with team leads regarding specific event needs and development of event aspects

●Assisted in the securing of $10,000 worth of monetary sponsorships and in-kind sponsorships

●Created the audio/visual/lighting equipment list for all areas of the event including entertainment and reception areas

●Designed the audio/visual layout for each venue of the event

●Coordinated with co-event managers the development of marketing strategies, décor plans and budget

●Approved budget items and needs

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