KEVIN METTLING

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St. Petersburg, FL 33708

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EDUCATION

Doss High School Louisville, KY

Morris Sound Engineering Studio Tampa, FL

EXPERIENCE

TPepin’s Hospitality Centre January 2008-Present

Venue General Manager & Audio Visual Director

Tampa, FL

• Current venue manager of the award-winning venue in Tampa hosting events from 10 people to 800 and managing the booking, managing, organizing logistics, and over-seeing set-up process

• Actively seeking new and returning business such as corporate events, social events, and weddings. Current clients include Pepin Distribution, Pepin Academy, Chiefs of Police, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful

• While working with clients at the venue, also conducting audio visual logistics and set-ups such as video, sounds, lighting, software, and performances Alpha Omega Audio June 2002-Present

Founder/President/Lead Engineer Tampa, FL

• Founder, President, and Lead Engineer dedicated to excellence to provide full level service in areas with audio visual such as lighting, sound, and state of the art equipment such as projectors, staging and back line equipment.

• Working with client’s on events and installs such as Carpenters Church, RP Funding Center, Citrus Bowl, TD Jakes, Benny Hinn, and many more.

Without Walls International Church January 2002-December 2008 Audio Visual Manager Tampa, FL

• Manage AV and equipment for events such as concerts, events, church services exceeding 5,000 people

Carpenters Home Church January 1994-December 2001

Technician Director Lakeland, FL

• Manage AV and equipment for events such as concerts, events, church services exceeding 10,000 people

Greenleaf Golf and Tennis Resort January 1991-December 1994 Audio Visual Manager Haines City, FL

• Worked in a resort with members and non-members to produce events that consist of setting up stages, audio visual equipment, and conducting sound and audio RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Civic Center) 8years. April 1986 - December 1994 Technical Director Lakeland, FL

• Worked multiple events in a day producing concerts, events, and full production for groups 100-10,000 people

Hi Steel Staging July 1976 – February 1986

Project Manager Various Locations

• Designed, built and conducted staging on national tours for artist such as Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, U2, George Michael

• Once logistics and set-up completed, worked with technicians and audio visuals on sound and lighting during performances

ORGANIZATIONS & PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITES

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association January 2019-present Member & Board of Director Tampa, FL

• Currently a member to take advantage of marketing programs, partnership benefits, and gain education

Rotary Club of Tampa January 2015-Present

Member Tampa, FL

• Currently a member working with others to continue the rotary mission - united as people of action, making a difference with hands on service, leadership, and philanthropic giving SKAL January 2017 - December 2018

Member Tampa, FL

• Networking organization for hospitality and tourism professionals, associated with the World Tourism Organization, to meet and learn from others in the industry NACE January 2017 - December 2018

Member Tampa, FL

• Member of the National Association of Catering and Events in order to network and create vendor relationships and promote and grow business PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Software, MacIntosh System, Windows System, Calendar Management, Audio Visual Equipment,

PAST CLIENTS:

Chet Atkins, Jose Feliciano, Melissa Manchester, Paul Williams, Acoustic Alchemy, Three Dog Night, John Cafferty, Beaver Brown Band, Mister Mister, Philip Bailey, Sandi Patty, Phil Keaggy, Take 5, Salvador, Phil Driscoll, Israel Houghton, Geoff Moore and the Distance, Michael English, Blood Sweat & Tears David Clayton Thomas, Bob Carlisle (Butterfly Kisses), Vickie Winans, Marvin Winans, Shirley Caesar, Ron Kenoly, Pete Seeger, Richard Elliott, Ann Margaret, BB King, Charlie Daniels, Johnny Winter, Lorrie Morgan, Steven Stills, Gato Barbeiri, Howard Jones, Stevie B, Paula Abdul, Merle Haggard, David Allen Coe, Conway Twitty, Outfield, Take 6, Outlaws, Derrick Trucks, Eric Johnson, Tony Orlando, Spyro Gyra, David Crowder Band, Skillet, Mercy Me, Steve Smith Band (Journey), Kris Kristofferson, BB King, Marilyn McCoo/Billy Davis, Jr. 5th Dimension, Young Rascals, Billy Joel, Paul Shaffer

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