JOSE A. IRIZARRY, III
Kearny,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional in the rental industry with expertise in AV/broadcast and lighting equipment rental and event execution. Specializes in audio visual equipment signal flow, audio, stage, film, and television lighting. Demonstrated ability to streamline rental processes and deliver exceptional customer service. Recognized for effective team collaboration and dedication to achieving results. Proficient in contract execution and client support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Rental Agent
Cinelease
10.2021 - Current
- Assist in the opening and successful launch of the newest branch of an industry leader in the film, television and commercial lighting rentals
- Assist Cinelease Clients across all market segments with rental needs by writing quotes, confirming orders, managing transfers, executing post show billing, and growing the business with the local markets.
- Assist in preliminary job building by consulting production management, department heads and additional technical staff
- Work closely within Cinelease/HERC Entertainment division in a pre-show assistance and order coordination capacity
- Consult with key production personnel regarding rentals, sales and logistics
- Strategically partner with Outside Sales counterparts to effectively identify key accounts that have growth opportunity and/or require additional monitored customer support
- Development, training and implementation of an In-house maintenance and repair division.
- Assist in the growth of production expendables sales department in the Northeast.
- Other duties as assigned by Branch Manager, Entertainment Operations Manager and Sale Director
Rental Agent
PRG/VER
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Career progression within a variety of roles for one of the world's leading providers of services and solutions in entertainment and events.
- Assist VER Clients across all market segments with rental needs by writing quotes, confirming orders, managing transfers, executing post show billing, and growing the business within the local markets.
- Assist in preliminary job building by consulting engineers and clients on the best options for the desired technical outcome
- Work closely within the VER rentals department in a pre-show assistance and order coordination capacity
- Strategically manage key accounts to include all customers within the local market segment
- Strategically partner with Outside Sales counterparts to effectively identify key accounts that have growth opportunity and/or require additional monitored customer support
- Other duties as assigned by Executive Director of Sales and Regional Rental Managers
LED Operations Lead
PRG/VER
11.2018 - 04.2019
- This role required a focus on continuous improvement, service and quality.
- Generated quality control reports to plan out each day's inbound and outbound equipment
- Communicate regularly with other departments to maintain work flow
- Manage the equipment on the floor to keep thruways accessible
- Ensure all outbound equipment is staged and ready for on time shipment
- Scan orders and transfers to ensure accuracy
Project Manager Operations Lead
PRG/VER
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Oversee projects and assure all aspects of projects are running as planned including timeline, accuracy of installation, effective use of crew, and accuracy of materials being used.
- Coordinate the loading and unloading of trucks
- Communicate regularly with other departments to maintain work flow
- Ensure all outbound equipment is staged and ready for shipment, on time
- Scan orders and transfers to ensure accuracy
- Coordinate with other departments regarding shortages and damaged equipment
- Attend will-call pickups for clients, transport and other VER logistics
- Utilize and understand VER's inventory program to facilitate pickups with dispatch
Fulfillment 1
PRG/VER
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Pull and stage equipment from warehouse for outgoing orders
- Scan corresponding barcodes for each item, including multiple pieces within one unit
- Scan incoming equipment when returned and check for missing parts and damage
- Initiate damage and lost items reporting to supervisor
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks
- Prioritize work based on shipping needs and turnaround times
Video Warehouse Department Head/Warehouse R2 Specialist
BML BLACK BIRD THEATRICAL SERVICES
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Responsible for maintaining the inventory of the video department and ensuring all equipment is prepped and ready for jobs.
- Check equipment in and out using R2
- Minor maintenance and repair of equipment, utilizing R2 to track maintenance
- Testing of equipment in warehouse
- Assist with loading trucks
- Supervise other warehouse video personnel
- Train other warehouse employees
- Bar code maintenance
Warehouse Manager
MB PRODUCTIONS
07.2007 - 08.2014
- Managed all rack design projects, including layout and design based on scope of functionality, basic drawings for approval, and overseeing construction and wiring for all rack builds.
- Managed schedules and projects for all warehouse personnel
- Oversee the maintenance of all company vehicles, including mechanical and state/federal codes
- Maintain and test functionality of all completed rack projects
- Responsible for in office logistics for all production projections including proper gear list needs based on scope of work, proper scheduling for delivery and pick up from production sites
- Responsible for on-site logistics for production projections, which included set up of audio and video equipment to ensure proper functionality for client's needs, manage contract workers and occasional union workers
- Maintain all client deadlines
- Support functionality of all production gear
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting and Mass Media, Music/Audio Production
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Certified forklift operator
- Cable repair and troubleshooting
- Experienced in electronic soldering
- Proficient in wiring diagrams
- Effective at organizing priorities
- Inventory management
- Operational equipment management
- Efficient order processing
- Cross-functional teamwork
Timeline
Rental Agent
Cinelease
10.2021 - Current
Rental Agent
PRG/VER
04.2019 - 09.2020
LED Operations Lead
PRG/VER
11.2018 - 04.2019
Project Manager Operations Lead
PRG/VER
06.2017 - 11.2018
Fulfillment 1
PRG/VER
02.2017 - 06.2017
Video Warehouse Department Head/Warehouse R2 Specialist
BML BLACK BIRD THEATRICAL SERVICES
11.2014 - 02.2017
Warehouse Manager
MB PRODUCTIONS
07.2007 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting and Mass Media, Music/Audio Production
Temple University
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