GES Global Experience Specialists
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DescriptionHeadquarters: Las Vegas, NV Founded: 1939 Subsidiaries: Blitz, a GES company, Travel Planners, Inc., Parent organization: Viad
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GES Global Experience Specialists January 2000 - Present
MJC, Inc. January 1998 - December 2003
Automotive Service Center January 1989 - February 2003
Education
St. Mary's College of California 1978 — 1981
Port Authority of NY & NJ April 2014 - Present
Advantage Performance Group November 2012 - February 2014
Enterprise Fleet Management November 2010 - April 2012
GES Global Experience Specialists October 2007 - November 2010
5 Seasons 2003 - 2006
Skills
Consultative Selling, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Training, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Business Development, Time Management, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Lead Generation, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Analysis, CRM, B2B, Coaching, Solution Selling, Strategy, Team Building, Leadership, Customer Retention, Procurement, Customer Satisfaction, Trade Shows, Team Leadership
Education
Saint Peter's University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Strategic Communication, 4.0
Thomas More College 2004 — 2007
BA, Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Cumberland College 2003 — 2004
Heart & Weight Institute/Natural Life July 2014 - Present
LV-PITA October 2013 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists December 2012 - February 2013
Skills
Computers, Front Office, Telecommunications, Data Entry, Customer Service, Administrative..., Time Management, Teamwork, Office Administration, Medical Terminology, CMAA - Certified..., Teaching Assistant
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Healthcare Administration, B
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business, B
Las Vegas Professional Institute of Technology 2013 — 2014
Certification, Medical Office Specialist - CMAA, CBCS, CEHRS
The Freeman Company September 2012 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists February 2007 - October 2012
CBeyond Technologies May 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Written and Verbal..., Sales Management, Marketing Management, Event Management, Customer Relations, Humor, Trade Shows, Time Manag, Organizational..., Problem Solving, Multi Tasking, New Home Sales, Mortgage, Community Service
Education
Texas Tech University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Marketing
Midwestern State University 2002 — 2004
Associates, Marketing
GES Global Experience Specialists April 2005 - Present
Skyline Exhibits May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Exhibit Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, FormZ, Rendering, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Concept Design, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Illustration, Graphics, Trade Shows, 3D rendering, 3D, Photography, Space planning, Adobe Acrobat, Sketching, Art Direction, Flash, 3D Modeling, Graphic Design, Mac, Layout, CAD, Logo Design, InDesign, Branding & Identity, Creative Direction, Visual Communication, Retail Design
Education
Bemidji State University 2001 — 2004
BS in Design Technology, Exhibit Design
Event Venues December 2010 - Present
GES - Global Experience Specialists 1992 - October 2010
Blue Sky Graphics 1986 - 1992
Skills
Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Exhibit Design, Graphics, Trade Shows, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, 3D Studio Max, Logo Design, Concept Design, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Experience Design, Corporate Branding, Drawing, Art Direction, Marketing
Education
Laney College - Graphics Arts Program 1986 — 1988
Vocational Graphic Arts Certificate, Graphic Design
San Francisco State University 1981 — 1984
Computer Science and Geology
GES Global Experience Specialists December 2008 - Present
Progressive gaming Inc November 2002 - November 2006
Mikohn Gaming November 2000 - November 2002
Caesars Palace April 1993 - November 2000
HMA Excavating INC. April 1985 - September 1990
Skills
Budgets, Process Scheduler, Forecasting, Operations Management, Gaming Industry, Project Management, Customer Service, Management, Process Improvement, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Team Building, Start-ups, Union, Scheduling, Budgeting, Conventional, Facilities Management, Six Sigma, Metrics, Exhibition Management, Construction, AutoCAD, Compliance, Slot Operations..., Customer Relations, Supervisory Skills, Problem Solving, Contract Negotiations, Hiring, Service Operations, Outsourcing Advisory, Sub-contract Management, Hospitality, Training & Development, Construction Management
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2014 — 2014
Intensive Professional Development certification Program, Executive education in the Principles of Business, Certification
Las Vegas Gaming School 1992 — 1992
Certification, Slot machine service & repair
Ionia High school
Graduated
Emilie Autumn Ent. LLC June 2011 - Present
Freelance January 2010 - Present
Marketing Support, Inc. (MSI) April 2013 - September 2014
GES-Global Experience Specialists March 2012 - July 2012
Midway Games October 2003 - February 2009
Skills
Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, InDesign, DVD authoring, Illustrator, Post Production, After Effects, Illustration, Web Design, Creative Direction, Animation, Premiere, Flash, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Special Effects, Graphics, User Interface Design, Art, Production, Compositing, Logo Design, Dreamweaver, 2D, Art Direction, Typography, Video, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Layout, 3D
Education
Digital Boot Camp 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Post Production
College of DuPage 2001 — 2003
Certificate, Web Design
American Academy of Art 1995 — 1998
Associate, Illustration
Five-Star Audio Visual April 2011 - Present
Will County Recorders Office January 2011 - March 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company June 2006 - February 2011
GES - Global Experience Specialists April 2010 - April 2010
Anderson's Bookshop January 1998 - January 2006
The Fabulous Janes January 1997 - January 2005
ServiceMaster Home Health Care January 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Switches, VPN, Routers, CCNA, Network Administration, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, WAN, OSPF, Servers, Networking, VMware, TCP/IP, DNS, EIGRP, Network Security, VLAN, Customer Service, Procurement, Management
Education
College of DuPage 2010 — 2010
CCNA Security, Computer Networking Security
College of DuPage 2007 — 2009
CCNA, Computer Networking
GES Global Experience Specialists February 1999 - Present
Mitchell February 1997 - June 1999
Digital Printing Center January 1996 - February 1998
Pitney Bowes Management Services May 1994 - February 1997
United States Marine Corps May 1985 - April 1991
Skills
3D rendering, Sketching, Illustrator, 3D visualization, CAD, Graphic Design, Layout, Exhibit Design, Concept Design, Drawing, 3D Studio Max, Art Direction, Rendering, Flash, Trade Shows, Photoshop, 3D, Creative Direction, Graphics, InDesign, Logo Design, Corel Draw, AutoCAD, Architectural Drawings, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Identity, Concept Development, Creative Problem Solving, Relationship Marketing, Industrial Design, Photography, 3D Modeling, Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1986 — 1990
BFA, Industrial Design
ITT Technical Institute-Chicago 1990 — 1992
Associates, Computer Aided Design
Shepard Exposition Services July 2011 - September 2013
GES - Global Experience Specialists February 1998 - July 2011
Riviera Hotel & Casino 1991 - 1998
Bally's & MGM Hotels 1980 - 1991
Skills
Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Hotels, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Corporate Events, Banquets, Event Management, Convention Services, Sales, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Contract Negotiation, Revenue Analysis, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Tourism, Catering, Wedding Planning
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - College of Business 1974 — 1976
Hotel Administration
Basic High School
Basic High School
Basic High School
GES Global Experience Specialists January 2007 - May 2014
ExpoServices/Chicago div. GES (formerly Exhibitgroup/Giltspur) January 2001 - December 2006
Hydor Inc; Linen, FF&E, and Econoship Divisions November 1999 - December 2000
Discount Computer Supply June 1998 - October 1999
Midland Data-Electric Installation Co., Inc. March 1997 - June 1998
Golf Gifts and Gallery, Inc. June 1990 - June 1996
Giltspur ExpoServices USA April 1987 - June 1990
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Invoicing, Purchasing, Payroll, Office Manager, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Trade Shows, Sales, Access, Logistics, Qvidian (formerly SANT)..., Geneva Business...
Education
Joliet Junior College 2011 — 2012
ASL - American Sign Language I & II
College of DuPage 1981 — 1986
Accounting; Photography
Downers Grove North High School 1976 — 1979
College Prep / Business
Proviso West High School 1975 — 1976
Valley Expo & Displays July 2006 - Present
GES - Global Experience Specialists March 2000 - July 2006
McCormick Place / MPEA March 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Lead Generation, AV, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Public Relations, Customer Service, B2B, Social Networking, Team Building, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Business Development, Email Marketing, Cold Calling, Integrated Marketing, Direct Sales, Advertising, Sales Operations, Direct Marketing, CRM, Marketing Management, Registration, Selling
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Czarnowski Exhibit Services 2012 - Present
GES - Global Experience Specialists June 2011 - May 2012
Czarnowski Exhibit Services June 2006 - June 2011
Eastern Progress January 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Trade Shows, Event Marketing, Event Management, Promotions, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Sales Management, Sponsorship, Customer Service, Marketing, Management, New Business Development, Sales, Social Media, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Relationship Marketing, Corporate Events, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Integrated Marketing
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 2001 — 2006
Public Relations, Communications
Global Experience Specialists (GES) 2014 - Present
N/A January 2003 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists August 2011 - 2014
Protech May 2008 - July 2010
Terminix December 2006 - February 2008
TSS Photography March 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Painting, Fantasy Illustration, Digital Printing, HTML, JavaScript, Layout, Marketing, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Social Media, Newsletters, Management, Mac, Leadership, Logo Design, Illustrator
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
GES Global Experience Specialists July 2011 - Present
gm2design 2003 - Present
Command Technologies Inc. September 2010 - February 2011
Homelegance, Inc. September 2009 - June 2010
University of North Carolina Greensboro August 2006 - May 2009
Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Museum Studies, Exhibit Design, Exhibition Graphics, Graphic Design, Project Management, Graphics, Customer Service, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Art, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Web Design, Sketching, Layout, Event Management, Mac, Research, Drawing, Concept Design, Illustration, Digital Photography, Excel, Special Events, Art Direction, Painting, Rendering, Public Speaking, Creative Problem Solving, Proposal Writing, Interior Design, Space planning, Trade Shows, Marketing, Museums, Microsoft Excel, Space Planning
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2006 — 2009
MS, Interior Architecture: Museum Studies
Sweet Briar College 1999 — 2003
BA, History of Art
Safe-Start August 2015 - Present
Just graduated College after returning to school later in life. January 2015 - Present
The Freeman Company June 2011 - Present
AGS Exposition Services, Inc. November 2012 - April 2013
Florida National Guard December 2008 - September 2011
GES- Global Experience Specialists January 2010 - February 2011
Kosmo Studios INC July 2009 - February 2010
RLP Advisors January 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Trade Shows, Event Planning, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Corporate Events, Social Media, Marketing, Leadership, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Central Florida 1999 — 2009
Biology, Spanish and Commerce
Oviedo High School 1996 — 1999
GE Capital December 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase & Co. October 2013 - December 2014
Viad Corp April 2013 - October 2013
Viad Corp December 2011 - April 2013
GES Global Experience Specialists February 2010 - December 2011
Global Experience Specialists (GES) formally known as Exhibitgroup/Giltspur January 2004 - February 2010
Notions Systems July 1999 - June 2003
Baxter Healthcare August 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Analysis, Enterprise Software, SharePoint, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Operational Risk..., Business Process, Integration, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Salesforce.com, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Oracle, ERP, Crystal Reports, Quality Assurance, SSRS, Data Warehousing, SQL, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Data Science
Education
DePaul University 1992 — 1994
MBA, Information Systems
DePaul University 1987 — 1991
BS, Accounting
Carle Foundation Hospital October 2014 - Present
State Farm Insurance March 2012 - October 2014
Wolf Computer Network Specialist June 2011 - June 2013
Insight Global November 2011 - November 2011
Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet November 2011 - November 2011
Barrister Global Services Network September 2011 - September 2011
New Horizons Learning Center May 2010 - June 2011
GES Global Experience Specialists July 2006 - May 2010
Child Care Association of Illinois October 2002 - May 2006
Horace Mann Insurance November 2001 - September 2002
Skills
CompTIA Network +, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security +, Windows 7, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Active Directory, Windows Server, IT Service Management, Servers, Technical Support, Software Installation, Security, Hardware, Network Administration, Troubleshooting, Networking, Hyper-V, Workstations, Operating Systems, System Deployment, DNS, IT Management, Switches, Computer Repair, Microsoft Certified..., Network Security, CompTIA A+ Certification, Laptops, Printers, System Administration, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Software Documentation, Help Desk Support, Windows, Computer Security, Desktop Computers, Firewalls, Wireless Networking, Remote Desktop, Routers, Information Security, Security, Server Administration, Hardware Support, IT Operations, Windows XP, Databases
Education
American Military University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Systems Security
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2000 — 2001
Associates Degree, Computer Network Specialist
GES, Global Experience Specialists April 2005 - Present
IMG 2000 - 2005
Warner Lambert February 1998 - December 1999
21st Century Marketing July 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Budgets, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Customer Service, Event Management, Relationship Marketing
Education
University of Hartford 1981 — 1985
Pascack Hills High School 1980 — 1981
Paramus Catholic High School 1977 — 1980
GES May 2014 - Present
GES - Global Experience Specialists May 2001 - Present
GES May 2001 - May 2010
Skills
Mac, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Illustrator, 3-d Max, vectorworks, Auto cad, 3D Studio Max, Illustration, Concept Design, Graphics, InDesign
Education
Towson University 1999 — 2003
BFA, Sculpture
The Freeman Company December 2014 - Present
GES, Global Experience Specialists 2003 - October 2013
Brede Exposition Services January 1994 - November 2003
Skills
Return on Investment, Venue Relations, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Events, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Account Management, Convention Services, New Business Development, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Sales, Relationship Marketing, Live Events, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Registration, Social Media, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Hotels, Direct Marketing, Sponsorship Sales, B2B, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Hospitality, Market Planning, Social Networking, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Event Producing, Exhibit Design, CRM, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Experiential Events, Private Events
Education
Bridgewater State University
BA, Communication
GES Global Experience Specialists March 2004 - Present
Global Experience Specialists (GES) March 2004 - Present
Skills
Brand Management, Product Marketing, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Cold Calling, Event Management, Relationship Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration
GES Global Experience Specialists June 1998 - Present
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur 1998 - 2003
Skills
Account Management, Consultative Selling, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, B2B, Customer Service, Forecasting, Event Management, Budgeting, Proposal Writing, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Promotions, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Event Marketing, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Strategy Development, Microsoft Office, Planning, Marketing, Corporate Events, Project Planning, Leadership, Sales, CRM, Contract Negotiation, Direct Marketing, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Market Planning, Email Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management, Sponsorship, Business Development, Budgets, Relationship Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Meeting Planning, Direct Sales, Strategy, Selling
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1985 — 1989
University of California, Los Angeles
GES Global Experience Specialists July 1982 - Present
Skills
Corporate Events, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Sales, Convention Services, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Hotels, Live Events, Budgets, Relationship Marketing, Marketing, Pre-opening, Entertainment, Catering, Market Planning, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Resorts, Food & Beverage, New Business Development, Projection, Tourism, P&L, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Private Events, Restaurants, Yield Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Special Event, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, AV, Social Media Marketing, Registration, Wedding Planning, Menu Development, Production Managment, Parties, Union Relations, Sponsorship Sales, P&L Management
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1979 — 1982
BS, Hotel Administration
GES Global Experience Specialists October 2010 - Present
GES Exposition Services June 2006 - November 2007
GES Exposition Services March 2002 - June 2006
GES Exposition Services April 1999 - March 2002
Skills
Sales Management, Trade Shows, Selling Skills, Corporate Events, Coaching, Hotels, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Salesforce.com, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Negotiation, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Fundraising
Education
Texas A&M University 1993 — 1997
BS, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Sciences
GES Exposition Services April 1976 - Present
GES Exposition Services April 1976 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists 1976 - Present
Downing Display Company October 1974 - March 1976
Education
Kent State University 1968 — 1973
GES Global Experience Specialists March 2010 - Present
GES Exposition Services May 2004 - March 2010
Global Experience Specialists (GES) October 2003 - May 2004
Self-employed October 2002 - October 2003
Swales Aerospace April 1998 - October 2002
Western Trade Printing October 1989 - April 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Creative Direction, Trade Shows, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership, Metrics, Team Leadership, Management, Training, Product Development, Project Management, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Exhibit Design, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Leadership, Retail, Concept Development, Marketing, Rendering, 3D Studio Max, Concept Design, Illustrator, Experience Design, 3D, Digital Illustration, Event Producing, Art Exhibitions, Graphics, Event Production
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Black Dragon Enterprises LLC March 2014 - September 2014
Allegiant Air February 2013 - June 2013
Incite Media Marketing, LLC 2010 - February 2013
GES Global Experience Specialists 2008 - 2011
AutoNation 2006 - 2008
Amer Technology 2004 - 2005
Software Professionals, Inc 2001 - 2004
Skills
Logo Design, Flash, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Advertising, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Multimedia, Marketing, Graphics, 3D Studio Max, Photography, Layout, Corporate Branding, Creative Direction, Interaction Design, ActionScript, HTML + CSS, Microsoft Office, Brand Developement, Branding Ideas, Art Direction, HTML 5, HTML, Brochures, Storyboarding, Video Production, Email Marketing, Trade Shows, Adobe Fireworks, Online Marketing, Animation, Adobe Audition, Encore, Poser, Wordpress Design, CMS, JavaScript, XML, ASP, PHP, HTML5, Visual Studio, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1997 — 1999
Specialized Technology, Computer Animation / Multimedia
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
GES - Global Experience Specialists April 1995 - Present
Global Experience Specialists (GES) 1995 - Present
Skills
Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Marketing, Corporate Meetings, Conventions, Salesforce.com, Meeting Planning, Trade Show Management, Event Planning, Event Producing, Online Marketing, Trade Shows, Account Management, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Sales, Relationship Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Exhibit Design, Digital Marketing, Production Managment
Education
Mount Saint Mary's University
GES Global Experience Specialists January 2012 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists May 2004 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists January 2009 - January 2010
Holland America Line February 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Sales Management, South America, Africa, Event Management, Account Management, Event Planning, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Lead Generation, Time Management, Hospitality
Education
University of North Texas 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science, Business/Marketing, Health emphasis
Grossmont College 2008 — 2009
Fitness Specialist Certification, Excercise Science & Wellness
Global Experience Specialists (GES) November 1999 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists 1999 - Present
Mandalay Bay 1998 - 1999
Skills
Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Convention Services, Hospitality, AV, Event Management, Sponsorship, Entertainment, Resorts, Sales, Event Planning, Tourism, Relationship Marketing, Food & Beverage, Private Events, Contract Negotiation, Coordinating Events, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Registration, Event Producing, Hospitality Management, Wedding Planning, Budgets, Parties, Marketing, Live Events, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Incentives, Art Exhibitions, Account Management, Special Event, Conference Coordination, Market Planning
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Business
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur As the Director of Multimedia at Exhibitgroup/Giltspur I lead a team of multimedia designers as well as worked, "hands on", in a variety of disciplines. These included 3D animation, motion graphics, custom music composition, editorial, and interactive design. The projects I lead ran the gamut of video production, product animations, and interactive touch-screen presentations.Executive Creative DirectorGESJuly 2014 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists 2008 - Present
GES (formerly Exhibitgroup/Giltspur) 2007 - Present
Global Experience Specialists (GES) 2007 - Present
GPJ 2004 - 2007
Access TCA 2001 - 2004
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur 1994 - 2000
Skills
Exhibit Design, After Effects, Video Production, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Multimedia, Flash, Film, Experience Design, Creative Direction, Trade Shows, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Computer Animation, Corporate Identity, Concept Development
Education
Kwantlen University College
United Service Companies December 2014 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists November 1996 - September 2014
Global Experience Specialists (GES) A Viad Company Atlanta, GA November 1996 - April 2005
Arrow Factory Stores/A Cluett Peabody Company 1993 - 1996
USDA 1990 - 1993
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) 1988 - 1990
Skills
Human Resources, Labor Relations, Employee Training, Achieve Global Certified, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Employee Engagement, Hospitality, Relationship Marketing, Budgets, Customer Service, Purchasing, Compensation & Benefits..., Wedding Planning, Performance Management, AV, Sponsorship, Hotels, Event Management, Registration, Kaizen Leadership, SHRM, Affirmative Action..., Employee Relations, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Training & Development, Trusted Business Partner, Change Management, Cost Management, Talent Developer, Presentation Skills, Investigation Skills, Interviewing Skills, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Employment Law..., Budget Management, Policy Writing, Lean Six Sigma, Union Avoidance, Budget Setting, Office Administration, Live Events, Team Building
Education
Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
GES Global Experience Specialists July 2009 - Present
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur June 1999 - July 2009
GloDesign 1998 - 1999
Skills
Sketching, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Design, Rendering, Exhibit Design, Experience Design, Industrial Design, Concept Development, Trade Shows, Design Strategy, Creative Direction, Retail Design, 3D rendering, Art Direction, Graphics
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1991 — 1998
BS, Industrial Design
Art Center College of Design 1997 — 1998
Alias Wavefront Course
West Dermatology of California & Arizona February 2015 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists December 2007 - December 2014
Various Companies October 1999 - December 2007
Oracle August 1997 - October 1999
Citysearch.com August 1996 - August 1997
McGladrey September 1993 - August 1996
Holy Cross Medical Center March 1990 - September 1993
Becker CPA Review Course - HQ September 1987 - March 1990
Skills
Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Alerts, Oracle Receivables, Oracle iReceivables, Oracle Accounts Payable, Oracle iExpense, Oracle Purchasing, Oracle iProcurement, Oracle Project..., Oracle Inventory, Oracle Web ADI, Oracle Forms..., Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion HFM/FDM, Oracle Applications, Oracle, Oracle HR, OBIEE, Oracle E-Business Suite, Essbase, CPA, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Support, Hyperion Enterprise, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Order Management, Oracle Reports, Hyperion, Accounting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Management, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning
Education
California State University-Northridge 1988 — 1992
B.S., Accounting & Finance
Northcott Silk Inc. September 2012 - Present
GES - Global Experience Specialists July 2011 - August 2012
Sharpe Blackmore Euro RSCG October 2010 - June 2011
Trade Secrets May 2009 - August 2010
MARKET TREND July 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Corporate Identity, Trade Shows, Posters, Graphics, Art Direction, Motion Graphics, Dreamweaver, Exhibit Design, Brochures, Layout, Logo Design, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Marketing, Branding & Identity, Web Design, Digital Media, Image Editing, Direct Marketing, Digital Strategy, Pre-press, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, Project Management, Illustration, Marketing Strategy, Visual Communication, WordPress, Catalogs, Interactive Advertising, Banners, Book Design, Corporate Branding, Vector Illustration, Collateral, Environmental Graphics, Interaction Design, Letterhead, Postcards, Business Cards, Concept Development, Invitations, Digital Illustration, Flyers, Stationery, Information Graphics, User Interface
Education
George Brown College 1996 — 1999
diploma, Graphic Design & Advertising
George Brown College
King County Housing Authority April 2015 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists June 2005 - August 2014
GES Exposition Services June 1999 - June 2006
USMC May 1984 - December 2003
GES Exposition Services December 1993 - June 1999
Skills
Trade Shows, Operations Management, Logistics, Account Management, Training, Transportation, Warehousing, Project Planning, Risk Assessment, Corporate Events, Event Management, Purchasing, Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Employee Relations, Sales, Safety Management..., Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales Management, Risk Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Supervisory Skills, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Hospitality, Logistics Management, Negotiation, Program Management, Six Sigma, Event Planning, P&L, Team Leadership, Project Management, Forklift Operator, Industrial Safety, Meeting Planning, P&L Management, Time Management, Production Managment, Forecasting, Live Events
Education
University of Washington 2005 — 2011
SHS Certificate, Safety & Health Specialist General Industry and Construction
Edmonds Community College 1991 — 1992
Engineering
PBM Specialties June 2015 - Present
A.C.E. Thatch & Bamboo November 2014 - June 2015
Team Work Trade Show Company January 2012 - November 2014
GES Global Experience Specialists October 2001 - October 2011
GES Global Experience Specialists October 2001 - October 2005
GES EMEA October 1999 - October 2001
A.C.E. Thatch & Bamboo January 1997 - October 1999
Skills
Account Management, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Management, Time Management, Event Management, Program Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Sales, Operations Management, Meeting Planning, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Leadership, Illustrator, Hospitality, Graphics, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, People Management, Computer Literate
Education
Daytona Beach Fire College 1997 — 1997
State Certified Fire Fighter, Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Santa Fe Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate in Science, Buisness Management
Key West High School 1991 — 1995
High School Diploma
GES Global Experience Specialists 2010 - Present
GES Exposition Services 2007 - 2009
GES Exposition Services 2000 - 2007
GES Exposition Services 1995 - 2000
GES Exposition Services 1993 - 1995
Andrews-Bartlett Exposition Services 1990 - 1993
Skills
Exhibit Design, Trade Shows, Creative Direction, Graphics, Relationship Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Development, Experience Design, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Brand Development, Graphic Design, Creative Services, Logo Design, Illustrator, Concept Design, InDesign, Branding & Identity, Meeting Planning, 3D Studio Max, Corporate Events, Brochures, Environmental Design, Event Producing, Creative Problem Solving, Art Exhibitions, Experiential Events, Rendering, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Posters, Event Management, Corporate Branding, Live Events, QuarkXPress, Environmental Graphics, Typography, Email Marketing, Visual Communication, 3D, Creative Strategy, Sponsorship, Private Events, Trade Show Management, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Mac, AV
Education
American Academy of Art 1986 — 1990
Controlled Products Systems Group April 2015 - Present
GES Global Experience Specialists January 2005 - Present
United Color Labs January 1990 - January 2003
Skills
Photography, Training, Team Building, Budgets, Customer Service, Facilities Management, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, New Business Development, Time Management, Troubleshooting
Education
Middlesex Community College
Art and Design/Photography
Mercer County Community College
GES Global Experience Specialists March 2003 - Present
Education
Université du Québec à Montréal 1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Design de l'environnement
GES Global Experience Specialists January 2011 - Present
TKYGroup November 2000 - December 2010
Skills
Servers, Microsoft Exchange, XP, Project Management, Networking, Recruiting, Visio, Account Management, Technical Support, SDLC, Troubleshooting, Routers, Hardware, Switches, Computer Security, Windows, Microsoft SQL Server, Cisco Routers, HP, Cisco Nexus, VPN, Active Directory, Network Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cisco Technologies, Windows XP
Education
Lake Superior State University 1988 — 1993
GES Global Experience Specialists March 2012 - Present
Canon Business Solutions March 2011 - March 2012
Pediatric office August 2010 - October 2010
GES Exposition Services May 2006 - November 2009
FedEx Kinko's September 2000 - May 2006
Sutter and Franklin Liquors December 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Management, Event Management, Trade Shows, Invoicing, Pricing, Account Management
Education
Microsoft 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Microsoft Excel 2007 Specialist
San Mateo Community Adult School 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Microsoft Office 2007 suite
Skyline College 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
University of San Francisco 1979 — 1981
Non, Computer Science
Derar High School 1975 — 1978
Diploma, General Science
GPS September 2010 - Present
CSA, LLC February 2012 - July 2014
GES Global Experience Specialists September 2005 - September 2010
The Freeman Company August 1990 - July 2001
International Exposition Center August 1985 - September 1990
ABCDecorating 1972 - 1987
Skills
Trade Shows, Warehousing, Corporate Events, Live Events, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Logistics, AV, Relationship Marketing, Operations Management, Budgets, Account Management, Transportation, Forklift Operator, Customer Service, Sales, Exhibit Design, Contract Negotiation, Building Maintenance, Compliance, Workforce Management, Workplace Safety, DOT Compliance, OSHA, Drug Testing, Environmental Compliance, Purchasing, Contractor Management, Field Technicians, Troubleshooting, Carpentry, Equipment Installation, Product Development, Work Ethic
Education
Cuyahoga Community College 1974 — 1978
AAS, Law Enforcement
Case Western Reserve University
Basic Private Police Training - Certificate, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
GES - Global Experience Specialists April 2004 - Present
Dramatic Graphics August 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Graphic Design, Graphics, Illustrator, Layout, Logo Design, QuarkXPress, Brochures, Creative Direction, Posters, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Pre-press, Mac, Typography, Banners, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Visual Communication, Exhibit Design, Vector Illustration, Branding, Trade Shows, Photoshop, Creative Services, Image Editing, Color Correction, Desktop Publishing, Screen Printing, Environmental Graphics, Signs, Digital Printing, Wide Format Printing, Typesetting, Digital Illustration, Flyers
Education
Wayne State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design and Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts
Ferris State University 1996 — 1998
Print Management