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Work History
Education
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James Kavanaugh

James Kavanaugh

3619 Dykeman, Fort Gratiot,MI

Summary

Results oriented professional, with strong leadership and well developed communication skills. Motivational role model able to form positive relationships with associates. Strong background in high end high impact audio productions. Solid background in sales management, system engineering and installations, for arena, theater, and club facilities, Excellent track record of meeting and exceeding company goals and objectives, demonstrating the integration of my experience to existing projects.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Aarons Sale and Lease
Fort Gratiot, MI
10.2021 - Current
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase customer count
  • Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
  • Effectively supervised the team of product technicians, coordinating daily schedules for deliveries, returns, and service calls
  • Dedicated efforts towards store growth

Sales Manager

Advanced Customer Services
Port Huron, MI
10.2015 - 06.2021

Sales Manager

ABC Warehouse Warranty Sales Office.

Training sales representatives on proper sales techniques.

Motivating and coaching sales reps on how to maintain a positive attitude, and strongly influence customers with info on the importance of maintaining warranty coverage.

Daily office management: Payroll, scheduling, Record Keeping & Reporting.

Sales Manager

Innovative Teleservices
Port Huron, MI
08.2010 - 09.2015
  • Fund raising on behalf of the Childhood Leukemia Foundation.
  • Over 1.2 million dollars a year raised annually nationwide.
  • Training sales representatives on proper sales techniques.
  • Motivating and coaching sales reps on how to maintain a positive attitude and strongly influence others into helping.
  • Daily office management: Payroll, scheduling, Record Keeping, Reporting & Mailing.

Systems Engineer

Military Street Music Cafe
Port Huron, MI
05.2000 - 08.2016

Audio/Lighting/Recording & Technical Engineer

Production manager

Director of Operations

McMorran Place
Port Huron, MI
05.1995 - 06.2001
  • Management of Arena/Theater complex daily operations, purchasing, contracting, cost management building maintenance, heating & cooling systems, upkeep of ice surface and compressors, Zamboni maintenance, employee hiring, training and scheduling.
  • Coordinate event & game day operations setup, load in and tear down.
  • Implement OSHA procedures for employee and public safety.
  • Communicate with municipal public safety departments for coordination of large public events ranging into the thousands.

Event Coordinator

Thomas Edison Inn
Port Huron, MI
04.1992 - 05.1995

Manager/Event Coordination.

Service Employee training, supervision and scheduling.

Responsible for all audio, sound and multimedia in meeting and event situations.

Freelance Engineer

Bottom of the World PAW
Fort Gratiot, MI
06.1986 - Current

Audio/Lighting/Recording Technical Engineer, Operator, Design Engineer /Consultant

Credits include: The Discovery Channel, Kiss, Motley Crue, David Lee Roth, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Atkins, Diamond Rio, Pam Tillis, George Jones, Pat Traverse,

Saliva, Billy Bob Thornton, Sarnia Bayfest, Ozzfest, and Numerous Local Talent & Events.

Machine Operator

Altair Industries
Chesterfield, MI
07.1986 - 08.1988
  • Supervision and maintenance of automated robotic assembly & stamping machines.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Clair High School
Saint Clair, MI
06.1984

Certification in Professional Audio & Business Management - Audio Engineering

Ohio University/Recording Workshop
Chillicothe, OH
03.1986

Skills

Earned fast track promotions to lead positions in several companies from demonstrating excellent client and employer relationships in combination with broad technical proficiency and awareness

Demonstrated success in project management, consulting, and system engineering, design, purchasing and leading professional installations from beginning to completion in several of Port Huron's businesses, entertainment facilities and government agencies

Demonstrated success in audio mixing, Sales management and technical operations as well as managing professional audio departments and other, large production crews including several high pressure, fast paced national artists, speakers and entertainers

Accomplishments

  • Certifications:.
  • Aerial Work Platform & Lift Truck Operator.

Timeline

Sales Manager

Aarons Sale and Lease
10.2021 - Current

Sales Manager

Advanced Customer Services
10.2015 - 06.2021

Sales Manager

Innovative Teleservices
08.2010 - 09.2015

Systems Engineer

Military Street Music Cafe
05.2000 - 08.2016

Director of Operations

McMorran Place
05.1995 - 06.2001

Event Coordinator

Thomas Edison Inn
04.1992 - 05.1995

Machine Operator

Altair Industries
07.1986 - 08.1988

Freelance Engineer

Bottom of the World PAW
06.1986 - Current

High School Diploma -

St. Clair High School

Certification in Professional Audio & Business Management - Audio Engineering

Ohio University/Recording Workshop
James Kavanaugh