Collin Sheets
Nth Degree
Indianapolis,IN
1
Language
25
years of professional experience
With over two decades in the Trade Show Industry, notably at Shepard Exposition Services, I leveraged excellent communication and strategic planning to achieve a post-pandemic gross profit of over 40% while averaging around 28% with labor. My leadership in coordinating national events and fostering team efficiency showcases my ability to solve complex problems and drive operational success.
Work History
Lead Supervisor
1 Year 7 Months- Trained and mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvementprovementprovementprovement.
- Specialized and proficient in power tools, hand tools, ladders and genie lifts.
- Ensure freight is unpacked and repacked with the proper paperwork and labels for shipping to specialized locations.
I&D Supervisor
1 Year 9 Months- Led team to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows through effective problem-solving.
- Collaborated with Decorators to distribute labor to individual supervisors or departments.
- Monitored labor personnel to ensure optimal job efficiency.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Leveraged over 23 years of experience in the trade show industry to analyze and anticipate decorators' behaviors.
- Applied google translate and basic Spanish skills to communicate with a predominately Hispanic workforce.
National Operations Supervisor
7 Years 1 Month- Oversaw production teams for assigned shows to maintain quality standards.
- Developed loadlist, labor calls, production plans, purchase orders for outside vendors, equipment orders, and managed payroll for assigned shows to ensure smooth operations.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams etc.).
- Conducted 30-day Budget and Achieving meetings via Webex or Microsoft Teams.
- Participated in National Team Leader Program, prepared to assume role as National Team Leader for annual fall Do it Best Show in Indianapolis.
- Created working relationships with unions in Indianapolis, Louisville, Columbus Ohio, Cincinnati, Detroit, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City Missouri, Denver, Chicago, Nashville, Fort Worth Texas, Phoenix, Reno, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City.
- Team Leader for The American Legion National Convention ('18 Minneapolis, '19 Indianapolis, '21 Phoenix, '22 Milwaukee).
- Team Leader for Midwest Vet held annually in Columbus Ohio. ('18,'21,'22,'23).
- Team Leader for PASIC (Percussive Arts) held annually in Indianapolis ('19,'21,'22).
- Achieved 26% labor at 2023 AMGA Hyatt Regency Chicago, a significant milestone in Chicago market with Shepard.
Supervisor/general Labor
5 Years 1 Month- Supervised general labor activities for trade shows, ensuring efficient setup and execution.
- Marked floors for layout purposes
- Coordinated freight operations using forklift and handjack to streamline material handling.
- Straight Truck driver with endorsement.
- Transported loads via straight truck to Boston, New Orleans, and Reno for NFHS annual show, overseeing logistics and on-site supervision.
Freight Supervisor/General Labor
10 Years 10 Months- Led freight supervision for exhibits in lobby at Indiana Convention Center, ensuring seamless operations for major events. (Do it Best, Dealer News, FDIC)
- Contributed to tradeshow operations by executing skilled labor tasks, enhancing overall event efficiency.
- Oversaw daily freight operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of event materials.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of transportation logistics to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and best practices in freight handling.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer service
Excellent communication
Teamwork
Operational efficiency
Attention to detail
Complex Problem-solving
Strategic planning
Inventory control
Multitasking
Operations management
Budget management
Time management
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Supervisor
Nth Degree
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
I&D Supervisor
Reliable Staffing (Indiana Convention Center)
06.2023 - 03.2025Read More
National Operations Supervisor
Shepard Exposition Services
05.2016 - 06.2023Read More
Supervisor/general Labor
Markey's Expositions Services
04.2011 - 05.2016Read More
Freight Supervisor/General Labor
Fern Exposition & Event Services
07.2001 - 05.2012Read More
Tri County High School
High School Diploma
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