Dynamic AV sales professional with 3+ years experience, adept in sales strategies, bid negotiations, and tailored solutions for Audio Visual resellers. Demonstrated success in managing AV orders and securing profitable contracts, supported by strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. Background in music and events, including Event Host/Coordinator and Sound Crew Technician roles, providing practical expertise in live sound and event management. Currently pursuing CTS and PRINCE2 certifications to gain and enhance project coordination and management proficiency for future AV and events coordination opportunities.
Designed bespoke AV solutions for resellers targeting corporate, education, and events industries.
Facilitated complex negotiations among various stakeholders to achieve successful installations.
Applied profound product insight to drive effective solutions and strengthen partnerships.
Orchestrated special pricing agreement negotiations between manufacturers, distribution and resellers, guaranteeing mutual profit while providing clients with discounted AV solutions.
Processed incoming purchase orders for AV equipment via email, establishing comprehensive understanding of AV equipment such as video conferencing systems, projectors, and digital signage along with supply chain logistics.
Sound Crew Technician Supporting AV setups for music events in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Bristol and Surrey, coordinating sound and lighting installs with venue teams, ensuring high-quality live experiences through proactive problem solving.
Planned and executed music events in Hampshire, Berkshire, Bristol and Surrey, managing artist liaison, venue logistics & stakeholder liaison and sound & light crew coordination for crowds of 50-400 people. Experience gained in project coordination and leadership through proactive and reactive problem-solving and task delegation.
Worked as part of a climbing crew erecting and dismantling festival and concert stages safely and efficiently. Between shows I also worked as part of a crew conducting construction and steel erection tasks, contributing to the build of a film studio structure. Competent in operating a range of plant machinery with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and delivering projects to tight deadlines.
Worked across a range of short-term assignments including waste removal, bartending, construction and site renovation. Developed adaptability and strong work ethic by quickly learning new tasks and integrating into diverse teams. Gained hands-on experience in manual labour, customer service, hospitality and and basic site maintenance whilst consistently meeting health and safety standards.