Devin DeAnda
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Audio Visual and Production. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in event production. Natural leader experienced in driving great team successes by coaching and motivating team members to increase financial profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Record of performance in meeting organizational objectives. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others, in both supervisory and support staff roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Rentex
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
- Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
- Managed inventory of AV rental equipment, tracking usage and performing regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated delivery, setup, and operation of AV equipment for events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
AV Crew
Code Four
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Setup and breakdown of Audio Visual equipment in efficient manner.
- Stepped in as lead at times to improve work productivity.
Production Technology Manager
AKJOHNSTON
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations
- Ordered all parts, supplies and tools to maintain inventory
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots
- Planning and organizing production schedules
- Supervising work of junior staff
- Supervised onsite team, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps
Lead Technician
PSAV Presentation Services
03.2010 - 01.2016
- Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems
- Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers
- Trained new employees according to company standards
- Interpreted technical data from drawings, blueprints, schematics and service manuals
- Fostered workplace safety and efficiency by identifying potential hazards and promoting workplace safety to team members
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables
- Verified the completed work was documented accurately and resolved discrepancies
- Correctly read and interpreted audio-visual diagrams
- Read and evaluated diagrams to determine specifications
- Led crew of audio-video installation team members
- Pulled low-voltage cabling according to industry practices
- Provide technical training to co-workers and new staff.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
Merchandiser
7up
04.2008 - 01.2009
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks locations by following established planograms
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color
- Rotated manufacturer products as needed
- Traveled to market, visited vendors and assisted buyers with merchandise selection
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack
- Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales
Education
High School Diploma -
Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CA05.2005
Some College - General Education, Music Theory
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CASkills
- Logistical knowledge
- Production and Inventory Control Manager
- Managerial finance
- Production planning
- Weekly production management meetings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Client Relations
- Upselling
- CRM Software
- Schedule Management
Timeline
Account Manager
Rentex
09.2021 - 10.2024
AV Crew
Code Four
04.2021 - 08.2021
Production Technology Manager
AKJOHNSTON
03.2016 - 03.2020
Lead Technician
PSAV Presentation Services
03.2010 - 01.2016
Merchandiser
7up
04.2008 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Trabuco Hills High School
Some College - General Education, Music Theory
Santiago Canyon College
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