RI Robert Irwin

Houston, TX ***** 281-***-**** ad2v2d@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Dedicated audio visual professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the event. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proactive and successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, equipment and personnel. Ready to bring expertise to company needing a hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader. Ambitious Project Manager with 21 years of experience in production environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation and workflow management. SKILLS Budgeting and Allocation

Client communication

Implementations

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Decision-Making

Organization, Staff and Time

Management

Planning and Coordination

Flexible and Adaptable

WORK HISTORY CLIENT SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR 08/2001 to 06/2022 AVW-TELAV FREEMAN AV Vancouver, BC

Extensive experience working with Fortune 500 companies including Samsung Global, Acer, Walmart, NHL; A-List Production Companies; marquee events including Vancouver 2010 Olympics, TED Conference; international concert artists such as OneRepublic, DJ Mark Ronson, Bare Naked Ladies; and pay per view events BoDog Fights and UFC. Development and implementation of complex projection (ultra wide screen

& pixel mapping projects), LED solutions, broadcast switching, audio

(ground stack & line array), simultaneous interpretation, set design / staging, multi-camera shoots (studio, jib, steadicam, remote), rigging, full production lighting and power (generator & shore) in all environments. Analyzed client feedback and adjusted production solutions as needed to support both live and virtual events.

Applied consultative approach to client relationship development, resulting in client satisfaction rate of 96%.

Identified, contacted and cultivated relationships with clients, bringing in

$3M - $4M in business annually .

Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.

Managed budget allocation and additional vendors.

Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative content.

Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals. Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Established labor requirements to support anticipated workload. Acted as point-of-contact between audio-visual-lighting crew and project management team, often as Technical Crew Manager.

Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

OUTSIDE SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER 04/1999 to 06/2001

Merisel Computer Distribution Richmond, BC

ASSISTANT MANAGER 07/1997 to 04/1999

Active Properties Burnaby, BC

BOATSWAIN'S MATE 07/1992 to 03/1997

Canadian Department Of National Defense - Navy

EDUCATION FAA Commercial Pilot 01/2022

Flying Tigers Flight School, Houston

High School Diploma 06/1992

Evan Hardy Collegiate, Saskatoon, SK

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