Elizabeth Kneissl
Phoenicia,NY
Summary
Dedicated AV and construction professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced project manager with over 20 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of System Engineering
Moey, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
10.2020 - Current
- Led and managed team driving organizational standards for operational excellence and resiliency.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to understand and utilize strengths and exceed client expectations.
- Managed design and development of custom interactive exhibits for museums and corporate clients.
- Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision, mission and purpose.
- Analyzed architecture design, scoping, implementation, testing and deployment needs to define project requirements.
- Coordinated technical system designs with in-house exhibit fabrication shop.
Senior Project Manager
WorldStage
New York, NY
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Developed a Systems Integration presence in the newly acquired San Francisco office and further cultivated existing clients.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.
Head of Systems Engineering
Big Show Construction Management
New York, NY
05.2006 - 04.2018
- Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support system design and application.
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Presented project information and status updates to customers and other contractors and fielded concerns.
- Designed complex AV and automation systems for corporate, entertainment, and museum clients.
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff and subcontractors for optimal project results.
AV Systems Consultant
Freelance
New York, NY
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Consulted with clients to align design concepts and client needs with available technology.
- Designed presentations and mock-ups to illustrate hardware usage, translating highly technical language into easily understood graphics and text.
- Designed, tested, installed and monitored new systems.
- Prepared bid packages for AV integrators and reviewed submissions.
- Served as technical expert on products at client events and board meetings.
Systems Engineer
Scharff-Weisberg
New York, NY
02.2001 - 03.2004
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Communicated status updates to affected parties when issues arose.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users.
- Installed AV hardware, completed software updates and created custom automation software to enhance end user experience.
- Prepared competitive project proposals and quotes for AV system projects.
- Established drawing and documentation standards for the systems integration department.
Master Carpenter
Public Theater / NY Shakespeare Festival
New York, NY
04.1999 - 05.2001
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Worked with scenic designers and production team to develop productions on multiple stages.
Skills
- Systems Development
- Technical Leadership
- Architecture and Design
- Direct Supervision
- Team Supervision
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Microsoft Office, G-Suite, Mac iWork
Timeline
Director of System Engineering
Moey, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Senior Project Manager
WorldStage
06.2018 - 10.2020
Head of Systems Engineering
Big Show Construction Management
05.2006 - 04.2018
AV Systems Consultant
Freelance
03.2004 - 08.2006
Systems Engineer
Scharff-Weisberg
02.2001 - 03.2004
Master Carpenter
Public Theater / NY Shakespeare Festival
04.1999 - 05.2001
Additional Information
JFK Airport Jet Blue Signage Ring - New York, NY - Systems Engineer/Project Manager
Paley Center for Media - Los Angeles, CA - Systems Engineer
Wynn Casino Lake Show - Las Vegas, NV - Systems Engineer
Westgate Super Book - Las Vegas, NV - Technical Consultant/Project Manager
Madame Tussaud's - New York, NY - Systems Engineer/Project Manager
Louis Vuitton Exhibition - New York, NY - Project Manager
NYHS Connected Worlds - New York, NY - System Engineer/Project Manager
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
China: Through the Looking Glass - System Engineer/Project Manager
Punk: Chaos to Couture - System Engineer/Project Manager
Impossible Conversations - System Engineer
Charles James: Beyond Fashion - System Engineer
Camp: Notes on Fashion - Project Manager
National W.W.II Museum - New Orleans, LA - AV Systems Consultant
Sports Museum of America - New York, NY - AV Systems Consultant
Woodstock Museum - Bethel Woods, NY - AV Systems Consultant
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage - Cleveland, OH - Systems Engineer
CFN Tribune Broadcasting Center - Orlando, FLA - Systems Engineer/Integration Manager
MSNBC Broadcasting Facility - Englewood Cliffs, NJ - Integration Manager
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