I began my AV career right after high school, setting up *old* projectors and taping VGA cables on ballroom floors. Over the years, I’ve evolved into a recognized leader in the industry, listed as “40 Under 40" in Global AV (2021/2022). I specialize in designing audio/visual and hospitality technology solutions, AV operations strategy, live event production, content coordination, and music playlist curation. Whether for permanent installations or live experiences, I bring creativity, technical expertise, and a passion for innovation to every project. Core Expertise: Integrated Audio, & Video Systems, Performance AV Systems, Distributed Audiovisual & Hospitality Technologies, Control Systems, Theatrical Lighting Solutions, Production Technology for Live Events, Music Playlist Styling, and Consultancy & Advocacy for Clients and their Systems.

Created SOP's and AV standards for design and integration of secure and multipurpose spaces. Design and engineering of Microsoft Team Rooms, secure VTC systems, and large meeting spaces where security and ease of use is paramount. Zoom and Microsoft Teams administration. Managed a team of AV and production professionals in multiple locations nationally.

Strategic direction, consultation, and design for AV & technology at world-class hospitality venues and private event facilities in various Class-A buildings in New York City. Responsible for all creative and technical direction regarding AV and technology. Act as Teams and Zoom accounts administrator. Lead AV, technology, sales, production management and streaming for large corporate and corporate social events. Manage and lead a full-time technology staff at multiple locations. Staff events as needed with freelancers and production partners. Act as executive in charge of technology & production for large and chaotic projects of a high-level nature.

Landmark property AV direction and design. Senior AV Design/Sales Engineer. Design, sales, account, client, & project management. Designing and managing projects from $2,500 to $2.5M and beyond. High profile & high- performance audio and video systems. Recognized as 40 AV Professionals under 40 in 2021. Enterprise and Corporate AV standards and systems. Crestron, Logitech, Zoom Rooms, Team Rooms, etc. etc. Select landmark projects: Rockefeller Plaza (NYC) High-Profile Foreground Audio Systems, including: - Rockefeller Plaza Skating Rink - Rockefeller Plaza Concourse - 30 Rockefeller Plaza - 45 Rockefeller Plaza - 50 Rockefeller Plaza 11 W 42nd Street Lobby Audio (NYC) Chicago Mercantile Exchange (10-30 S. Wacker Chicago, IL) 320 North Sangamon (Chicago, IL) 125 High Street (Boston, MA) 1 Federal Street (Boston, MA) Intrepid Musem (NYC) TSX Broadway Hotel Interactive Marketing Suite (NYC) Convene 225 Liberty (NYC) Convene Willis Tower (Chicago) Convene Tysons Corner (VA/DC) WeWork Global HQ (NYC and San Francisco) WeWork 902 Broadway (NYC)

EL Media Group was acquired by Touchtunes and Play Network in 2017. Management of boutique AV design/build division of a larger multimedia company. Led a group of 5 full-time employees and various freelance technicians and programmers. Responsible for full-fledged Audio/Visual systems design, project management, systems engineering, vendor management, and service requests. Managed warehouse activities, responsible for transportation and logistics. A few exciting projects included: Ian Schrager’s Public Hotel, NYC Four Seasons Hotel, Midtown NYC Marriott Edition Hotel, NYC/Miami Union Square Cafe, NYC Gramercy Tavern, NYC Le Bernardin, NYC Nobu 195 Broadway Nobu Hotel, Miami/Las Vegas Del Frisco’s Grille, NYC ARLO Hotels, NYC Private 6 Floor Townhouse, NYC Mr. Purple, NYC Santina Restaurant, NYC 5 Napkin Burger, NYC

Responsible for driving long-term growth, identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities. AV design for various corporate and hospitality clients. Lead consultant and advisor to clients on AV designs, technology throughout the lifecycle of the project. Relationship manager actively involved in the sales cycle from beginning to end, responsible for continuing client relationships. Developed relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and partners. Member of various internal committees, including GUI development, new technology research, etc.

Designed and project managed integration of a state of the art broadcast studio with full live sound and lighting. Implemented Standard Operation Procedures. Hired and trained production staff.

Sole client contact for exclusive audio, video, lighting, and full production service provider for all events at two premiere private event properties in Manhattan. Interview clients and provide budget appropriate AV solutions based on their needs. Provide creative technical designs on shows of all sizes. Production manager for all high-level and technically advanced events. Supervise full-time and freelance technical staff in the execution of events, and day to day operations. Responsible for a successful working relationship between BML-Blackbird and senior venue management. Also produce and production manage events at various venues throughout New York City Venues include: Capitale Ballroom, Downtown NYC Espace, Midtown NYC Museum of Natural History, Midtown NYC IAC Building, West Chelsea NYC Hammerstein Ballroom, Midtown NYC Hyatt Regency, Jersey City NYC

Technical Director, Producer, and/or AV designer for over 150 events of varying complexities annually at the IAC HQ Building, which anchors the Highline and West Chelsea neighborhood. Managed media, content, and daily technical operations of premiere NYC event space. Including audio, lighting, and two internationally-noted video walls, one of which recognized as the world’s largest. Supported CEO & Chairman's AV needs in the office and at his residences. Daily interaction and Audio Visual support for events of various sizes and degrees of difficulty with high-level clients and guests attending. Manage freelancers and crews of various sizes. Managed clients expectation and instilled new Audio/Visual technology when possible. Regular daily AV support of CEO, Chairman, CFO, and Executive Committee. A few personal favorite events: Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Coca Cola 100 Year Anniversary holiday event w/ Natasha Bedingfield Shops at Target launch event Valentino Museum launch event Mayor Michael Bloomberg Annual IAC Holiday Party A&E Networks Upfronts w/ John Legend & The Roots USA Networks Upfronts w/ the cast of American Idiot and Green Day Vimeo Festival and Awards The Daily Beast Breakfasts (various, featuring Corey Booker, Jon Huntsman,Barry Sternlicht, Jane Harman)

New York, New York, United States Technical Direction and Production for live events across North America. Responsible for all A/V, production, and logistical requirements for high- level business sessions, conferences, social events, galas, etc. Supervised freelancers, and production crews of various sizes. Events ranged from a small intimate dinner of corporate executives to week-long sales incentive events of up to 5000 people. Responsible for creating and editing presentations and media for all meetings/events. A few venues I've had the pleasure of managing large projects at: Marriott Marquis Time Square Marquis Ballroom, New York NY St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach Grand Ballroom, Dana Point CA Top of the Rock - Rockefeller Center - MetLife Dental Launch Event, New York NY Snoopy in Fashion - New York Fashion Week - Bryant Park, New York NY Hudson Theater, New York NY Marriott World Center, Orlando FL Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Resort Rio Mar Ballroom, San Juan Puerto Rico The Ritz Carlton Naples Ritz-Carlton and Vanderbilt Ballrooms, Naples FL Mohegan Sun Casino Resort Uncas Ballroom, Uncasville CT Cheyney University Amphitheater - HBCU Diversity Event, Cheyney PA Hilton Toronto -Toronto Ballroom, Toronto Canada Hockey Hall Of Fame Museum, Toronto Canada In addition to the above small sample, I was also responsible for executive AV support at all New York City locations including the Corporate and Executive headquarters in Long Island City and 200 Park Ave Executive Board Room (The MetLife Building).

Sole technician responsible for all Audio/Visual services required within newly constructed conference center. Supported ten fully integrated conference rooms, and two large seminar rooms. Responsible for all A/V support of on- site events. Assisted marketing department with technical analysis of new marketing ventures.

AV Site Manager for Bristol Myers Squibb main research facility in Wallingford, Connecticut. Management of full-time AV tech staff. Management of all videoconferencing calls in a Polycom environment. Management of AV systems in over 100 rooms and sole management of the 350 stadium seat lecture hall with full broadcast capabilities.

Assistant Manager of AV Services for PSAV at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale University. Managed over 22,000 sq feet of meeting space including a 9,500 sq ft Grand Ballroom.