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Kevin Plautz

San Diego,CA

Summary

Project management specialist with extensive experience leading projects from start to finish. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high quality standards. Successful in enhancing operational workflows and improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

Encore Global, Manchestrer Grand Hyatt
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepare and communicate technical production & labor schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan, and individual responsibilities to lead crewmembers, vendors, and venue
  • Maintain focus on client needs by attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organized show files, and responding to client concerns, questions, and problems
  • Event day management including production of the event run sheet, stage management, and show calling
  • Communicate event execution plan and on-site changes including billing, production schedules, and client requests.

Audio/Video Technician

TurnKey Video
Southern California
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Audio & Video Technician for Corporate Events, Conventions, and Trade Shows in large hotel ballrooms.
  • Assist in the load-in and set-up of professional audio, video, and staging equipment.
  • Operate A/V equipment during the event.

Audio/Video Technician

Video Tech Services
San Diego, CA
01.2017 - 02.2022
  • Audio & Video Technician for Corporate Events, Conventions, and Trade Shows in large hotel ballrooms.
  • Assist in the load-in and set-up of professional audio, video, and staging equipment
  • Operate A/V equipment during the event

Account Executive

The RAGE Monthly Magazine
San Diego, CA
08.2012 - 01.2019
  • Marketing & Print Advertising sales for a Southern California magazine publication
  • Follow leads to identify and qualify new sales opportunities, develop and present proposals, close deals
  • Signed hundreds of new print and online media accounts to long-term contracts
  • Worked closely with the graphic department guiding them in the creation of new digital and print advertisements

Technical Director

XETV, San Diego 6 (FOX,CW)
San Diego, CA
10.2006 - 06.2012
  • Technical Director, San Diego 6 News In The Morning, a highly-rated daily five-hour newscast.
  • Directed promos and show segments.
  • Effectively managed and coordinated technical aspects for daily news production while adhering to allocated funds.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications - Communications Technology

University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Timesheet Management
  • Event Planning
  • Workflow Management
  • Meeting planning
  • Special events planning
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Logistics Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Invoice Generation
  • Equipment Allocation

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Encore Global, Manchestrer Grand Hyatt
06.2022 - 03.2024

Audio/Video Technician

TurnKey Video
02.2022 - 06.2022

Audio/Video Technician

Video Tech Services
01.2017 - 02.2022

Account Executive

The RAGE Monthly Magazine
08.2012 - 01.2019

Technical Director

XETV, San Diego 6 (FOX,CW)
10.2006 - 06.2012

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications - Communications Technology

University of Nebraska
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