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Les Williams

Katy,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in audio engineering and design, notably as President at Worship Media Productions, Inc. Proven track record in strategic planning and project management, fostering industry connections, and enhancing curriculum relevance. Skilled in crisis management and organizational leadership, driving operational excellence and revenue generation through innovative solutions.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

President and Chief Design Engineer

Worship Media Productions, Inc.
02.2003 - Current

Worship Media Productions (WMP) provides audio, video, lighting and acoustical design and integration. WMP clients include The University of Miami, Rice University, the Texas Senate and House of Representatives, NASA and more than 40 houses of worship in the greater Houston area.

Professor Williams is also a member of AES (Audio Engineering Society) and continues to work as an independent recording and mixing engineer.

Professor and Director of Audio Engineering

San Jacinto College Central
08.1989 - Current

Program director and Lead Professor of Audio Engineering

  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
  • Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Established industry connections for students by organizing guest speaker events, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Education

Political Science/ Constitutional Law

University of Houston
Houston, TX
08-1993

Skills

  • Leadership team building
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational excellence
  • Crisis management
  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • Sales and marketing
  • Business development
  • Contract negotiation
  • Budget management
  • Negotiation
  • Business planning
  • Vendor sourcing and negotiations
  • Financial management
  • Revenue generation
  • Contract management
  • Event planning

Timeline

President and Chief Design Engineer

Worship Media Productions, Inc.
02.2003 - Current

Professor and Director of Audio Engineering

San Jacinto College Central
08.1989 - Current

Political Science/ Constitutional Law

University of Houston
Les Williams