Social Media Technical Services

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Dan Defendorf ***.*********@*****.*** • LinkedIn

Parkville, MD 21234 • 913-***-****

Director of Audio/Visual Technical Services

Accomplished and results-driven professional with rich experience in driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and delivering seamless A/V solutions to accomplish desired outcomes. Proven success in motivating staff by establishing vision, designing action plans, and aligning resources for organizational needs. Well-versed in conceptualizing and executing A/V strategies, administering transformative installations for diverse venues, as well as meeting deadlines and budgets, while maintaining uncompromising quality. Excel at translating complex concepts into accessible language, suggesting A/V solutions with specific business needs, and ensuring optimal functionality across all A/V platforms. Refined communicator; enduring professional relations with key stakeholders to foster culture of excellence in A/V operations with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Project & Timeline Supervision

• Event Planning & Operations

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• Pre & Post-Production Administration

• Technical Equipment Management

• Creative Atmosphere Development

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Audio / Video Production

• Regulatory Compliance

• AV Design & Installation

• Music Programming

Career Experience

Director of A/V & Corporate Programming, Entertainment Consulting International, LLC, Baltimore, MD 2013 – Present Negotiate deals with businesses and strengthen connections with Samsung, Newtek, Chauvet, Martin Audio, L-Acoustic, Aurora, CITC, QSC, Guitar Center, ANC, Direct TV, Spectrum, AT&T, and others. Oversee fusions of AVI Systems, Dobil Technologies, Definitive Pro Sound, Met Interactive, Vi-Com, Washington Pro, and others. Create, formulate, and edit number of corporate and venue video projects that include hiring, forthcoming tasks, social media posts, and regional athletic teams. Coordinate all integration and planning for initiatives, such as Texas Live! with $4M, Cary, NC project with 1.1M, vivo! in Miami with 1.2M, Live At the Battery in Atlanta with 1M, and Philadelphia Live Casino with $700M, Ballpark Village, and Live! The Power Plant of Hampton Roads, Waterside District, Little Caesars Arena, Pittsburgh Live! Casino with

$250M, Power Plant Live!, Fourth Street Live!, and other Live! associated venues.

Evaluated musical programming for all aforementioned DJs and locations and provided weekly variance reports.

Developed and managed music collections using software for more than 90 locations.

Maintained image, idea, and atmosphere for 90+ locations by programming music.

Supported all musical computers, apparatus, and systems at Live! venue(s).

Trained and instructed more than 60 DJs and performers.

Opened and upgraded 60+ bars and restaurants.

Owner/Operator, The Office Restaurant & Dueling Piano Bar and The Office Too, Topeka, KS 2008 – 2012 Monitored organizational records and inventory to streamline workflow. Administered daily bookkeeping, bank deposits, and transactions to improve operational efficiency. Boosted venues' profitability by managing expenses. Led all national artists and bands to increase performance and productivity. Arranged and scheduled all travel activities and lodging. Grew sales of company using both traditional and social media. Collaborated with big businesses, such as US Foods and American Foods as well as regional alcohol distributors. Delivered training to employees. Coordinated general consumer experience to enhance satisfaction level.

Organized street festivals to stimulate downtown economy by supporting people to downtown area that was normally dead.

Served as member of chamber of commerce and assisted to rebuild downtown Topeka. Additional Experience

Entertainment Director/Lead Programmer, PBR Cowboy Bar, Kansas City, MO / Baltimore, MD Account Executive, KTPK Radio, Topeka, KS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism

Washburn University, Topeka, KS

Affiliations

Member – Chamber of Commerce

References

References available on request

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