Jeffrey Kirby
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an opportunity to utilize my comprehensive work experience and mature interpersonal skills in an environment that values high attention to detail, ability to multi-task, values a quick learner, problem solver, self starter, with a bench-mark focus on customer service, and ability the to thrive in a high demand environment.
Audio Visual Experience:
2003-Current
Key Elements Custom Audio Visual Service - Orange County- Owner-Operator
-Built & grew a company providing State-of-the-Art Audio Visual equipment services & uncompromising Customer Service
-Specializing in uncompromising Customer Service for Top Pharmaceutical Companies: Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Mark, Novonordisk, Glaxo Smith Klien
-Customized In-House Presentation services for Orange County's finest restaurants: Morton's, Maestro's, Flemming's, Ritz, Antonello's, Scott's, Bistango's 1999 - 2003
Laguna Cliff's Marriott - Director of Hotel Convention & Corporate A/V Services
-Worked directly with Hotel & Resort Convention Service Sales Department
-Developed & created Multimedia Presentations for custom events
-Enhanced revenue & growth from $8K to $1.3 million within one year 1996 - 1999
Hilton Irvine - Director of Hotel Convention & Corporate A/V Services
-Provided integrated multi-screen projection, sound systems & lighting for all hotel events
-Responsible for all A/V sales, rentals, installations, operations billing, payroll & accounting
-Managed Trade Shows, Ballroom events, & Special Event Concepts and Venues 1992 - 1996
Four Seasons Newport - Director of Hotel, Convention & Corporate A/V Services
-Responsible for the entire A/V operations for the Hotel and their Guest functions
-Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising additional technicians to accommodate the unique requirements of the Hotel clients
-Conducted all Team Building /Training Sessions to achieve Customer Excellence Service Certifications:
2001 Completed AMA Management Training Courses -
Large Yacht Ownership & Blue Water Cruising
U.S.C.G. Master Captains License for 100 ton Certification Real Estate Procurement, Financing, Restoration, Rental Management & Sales Additional Interests:
Diet & Nutrition Study & Research
Personal Fitness Development
Avid reader - Philosophy, Psychology, Theory & Critical Thinking Outdoor Activities: skiing, surfing, cycling, golfing, sailing and gardening