ERIC ELWELL

STAGETEC GmbH is the leading format-agnostic audio distribution, mixing, DSP, and control for broadcast, performing arts, and commercial markets.

• Recruited to join a small team of seasoned industry experts to open a new North American office.
• Identified new customers through pipelining, pre-qualification, and market analysis.
• Developed and supervised North American marketing campaigns and events to maximize income and achieve audience targets.

CTS AVL produces live events, multi-city concert tours, music festivals, and system design and integration solutions.

• Developed actionable insights by analyzing market trends and potential service expansions.
• Implement AI-driven lead generation platform, enhancing inbound traffic, optimizing engagement, and decreasing marketing costs.
• Delivered 1,000+ new qualified leads to the CRM system in the first 90 days.
• Re-established exclusive relationship with former client to deliver new 2-year production contract worth $1.2M in the first 90 days.

Elevation Partners TN was the development entity for Elevation Studios, a large-scale live production facility to be located in Nashville, TN.

• Conducted comprehensive market research and developed business plan to launch startup venture.
• Identified potential investors and presented investment opportunities and raised capital through private equity, debt financing, and other sources.
• Managed company finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to stakeholders.

HARMAN Professional is the world's largest professional audio, video, lighting, and control manufacturer.

• Established direct relationships with high-value clients like Live Nation, AEG, House of Blues, the Ryman Auditorium, and Radio City Music Hall.
• Led and supported independent rep firms on high-value opportunities requiring engineering support, special pricing, expedited delivery, and payment terms in order to close sales, contributing to a $250 million annual pipeline.
• Managed critical incidents, applying backup plans to ensure continuity of operations for clients.

Technical Innovation was a top-25 commercial audio, video, lighting, and technology integrator across corporate, government, sports, entertainment, and house of worship markets.

• Recruited to lead new market development in the performing arts, live entertainment, and house of worship.
• Acted as a product and market expert across 10 regional offices for sophisticated system design and integration.
• Received multiple awards for exceeding monthly quotas by 2X-6X.

Paragon Studios was a state-of-the-art audio recording complex in Nashville with world-class design and amenities, serving award-winning artists and producers.

• Achieved a $250k increase in revenue in the first year by launching audio-for-picture services for film and television.
• Delivered over 300% increase in gross revenue over an 18-month period.
• Partnered with key stakeholders on a significant upgrade exceeding $1M, enhancing functionality of audio-for-picture services.

Freelance Engineer, Producer, and Consultant based in Nashville, TN, creating unforgettable experiences through talent, technology and meticulous attention to detail.

• Clients: OneRepublic, Sugarland, Sara Bareilles, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Anita Baker, and Michael W. Smith, Sara Evans, LeAnn Rimes, Billy Currington, Warner Music, Sony Music, Universal Music
• Broadcasts: David Letterman Show, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MTV Total Request Live, NBC Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center, PBS Soundstage, Country Music Awards, CMT Awards, Bonnaroo Festival, and Austin City Limits Fest.