Manager General
Resume:
Paul L. Myers
Swisher, IA 52338
Phone: 319-***-****
Cell: 319-***-****
Email: ******@**-****.***
EMPLOYMENT
****- ****; Sound Concepts, Inc. General Manager
****-**15; Sound Concepts, Inc. Special Projects Manager
www.soundconceptsinc.com
Directly responsible for all aspects of company operation. These responsibilities include:
Advising company owner on all levels of management from personnel development, personnel administration, employee benefits, and day to day operations
Managing all marketing efforts by supervising in house marketing personnel
Oversee the profitability of seven divisions which are; A/V installations, event production rentals, Images Productions (DVD publishing and marketing support), All American Structures (Metal Fabrication for trade show displays, theatrical and production trussing, custom commercial furniture), Round Concepts (Ferris wheel restoration and rental) and our Columbia, MO and Sarasota FL offices
Coordinate, plan and produce major public events from President Obama’s Iowa campaign efforts, to the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, Iowa Speedway in Newton concerts, and Roots and Blues Festival in Columbia, MO
Oversee the maintenance and improvement of all company facilities, fleet, and production inventory.
I am very proud to have helped Sound Concepts become a great company to work with and for over the last 7 years. In this position, I have helped design and integrate some quite elaborate A/V projects. We have grown the company dramatically in all areas despite suffering major damage to our facility and inventory from the June 2008 flood. This experience has tested me in ways that defy explanation and has made me a very strong individual. We have helped to rebuild the historic Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids and the Theatre Cedar Rapids facilities. Our rental division recently provided production support for the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames. I personally oversaw the installation and operation of the portable air conditioning for most of the tents at the event.
1999- 2008; MAGS Digital Controls, Inc. Founder, President
www.ez-fire.com
Directly responsible for all aspects of company operation. These responsibilities include:
Managing product design and development
Marketing and business development
Customer Technical Support
Procurement – Vendor and subcontractor negotiations
Accounts receivable/ payable
In just 9 years, I helped lead MAGS Digital to become one of the most respected, easy to use and safe automated firing system manufacturers in the professional fireworks industry. We are proud to have had a hand in producing some of the largest fireworks displays in the country as well as local displays.
1998- Present: J&M Displays, Inc., Technical Consultant and Display Coordinator
www.jandmdisplays.com
Responsible for all aspects of fireworks show production.
Show values in excess of $200K with up to 1 million spectators
Supervise crews of up to 55 technicians at multiple sites.
Lead pyrotechnician for all of the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival fireworks- I have been personally complimented by Rockwell Collins CEO, Clay Jones, for the work I do.
J & M has been a great experience for me. I have learned very quickly that mistakes can be fatal in this business and safety and precision are a critical component in every decision. Deadlines are just as important. Our Team spends days making sure the whole show happens when the customer expects it despite any pitfalls we have experienced.
1992-2003: Ziebart Cedar Rapids, General Manager – Vice President
Responsible for all aspects of company operation, especially profit & loss. Specific duties included-
Customer Relations
Production Manager
Training and updating all personnel with current techniques
Delegate and train staff to conduct regular maintenance on equipment and facility
The Ziebart franchise that my family ran, provided vehicle improvement, protection, and detailing services for 40 years. In my first year, I doubled retail sales and continued profitable growth through-out my tenure. Our business was founded on solid customer relationships and loyalty.
1990-1992: KCRG News Cedar Rapids, Associate Producer
Associate Producer for the 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM newscasts. Specific responsibilities included-
Reviewing and editing stories from prior newscasts for inclusion in current newscast
Write newscasts script and prepare video
Brief production and anchor staff prior to newscast
Help assignment editor in gathering information for upcoming news stories.
This was great first job out of college in that I learned that I could do more with my life. The stressful environment of television news also taught me about patience and deadlines.
CURRENT COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Co-founder and former board member of Cedar Rapids Small Business Recovery. I am proud to have helped create this organization. There were over 600 small businesses affected by the Cedar Rapids flood of 2008. Our group helped disseminate information and provide moral and coordinated efforts support to the 500+ members. I am also an advisor to the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival and proudly donate my time to this great Cedar Rapids family oriented event.
PERSONAL
I have restored, own and showed antique cars. I have designed award winning pyrotechnic effects. And, I built the house my family lives in. I am not intimidated by new endeavors, change or other challenges. I welcome and embrace them. I work extremely well under pressure but also drive to improve things long term to avoid crisis.
EDUCATION
1989 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Communications, University of Iowa.
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