Tony Gavilanes - Curriculum Vitae

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE	FOUNDER AND CEO at TECHNICAL EVENT PRODUCTION (Fall 2004 – Current) www.techeventpro.com - Live event production and multimedia design firm. - Operating all business functions including sales, fulfillment, administrative and marketing. - Nationally-recognized Technical Director for high-profile corporate events. - Specializing in corporate meetings, simulcast streaming events,& impact lighting design. - International scope of business. CO-FOUNDER AND BUSINESS MANAGER at COPIOUS LOVE PRODUCTIONS (August 2012– Current) www.copiouslove.org - Managing all marketing, technology and financials for non-profit theatre company. - Lighting & Sound Design/Tech Manager for all productions. - Publisher and Manager of company website and social media. OPERATIONS MANAGER at AV PRO, INC. (May 2011– March 2012) - Management of workflow systems for an end-to-end sales environment. - Design of event audiovisuals, including projection systems and concert sound. - Personal monthly sales averaging over $20,000. - Coordination of all staff members between sales, shop, and technicians. - A1, V1, L1 onsite show technician and basic LD sales. - Developed policies and procedures for operational efficiency companywide. TECHNOLOGY MANAGER at CEDARBROOK LODGE (September 2010 – May 2011) - Management of Information Technologies and Audio/Video program for award-winning hotel. - Administrator of: hotel property management system, restaurant point of sale, credit card processing/pci-compliance, local area and wireless networks, pbx telephone, pc workstations, security cameras, keycard system, & in-room technology. - Technician for guests in a diverse 12-space conference center running integrated projection, audio, and room control systems. - Developing policies and procedures for optimized operational efficiency in all departments. - Interfacing regularly with other department heads on long and short-term decisions. - Organizing hardware and software purchases across the business. - Began an education and training program for principal users to maximize general system use. FREELANCE AUDIO/VIDEO ENGINEER at AV FACTORY (June 2009 – current) - Management of technical systems for trade shows, conventions, and location events in the Puget Sound area, specifically including the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. - Heavy reliance on client support and interpersonal skills in high-stress and time-regulated environments. - Supervision of breakout systems, simultaneously covering up to 30 zones. - Expert knowledge of signal flow, A/C, 70-volt, video, & concert audio. EVENTS, PR, & TREASURY at ELECTRONIC MUSIC COLLECTIVE, LLC (October 2006 – July 2009) - Co-founded LLC with Grammy-nominated artists, producers, and authors. - Communicated strategy, organized, and managed the production of over a dozen LLC events, including festival-style concerts and educational seminars. - Wrote press releases and created promotional campaigns for print, radio, & online marketing. - Treasury role included managing corporate accounts, taxes, and event cash. - Worked closely with local AES, Grammy, and Live Users Group chapters. TECHNICAL SUPPORT REP. at LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (August 2006 – May 2007) - Expert technical knowledge of each of the hundreds of products in the Mackie, Tapco, Ampeg, and Crate product lines. - Solved customer issues in Spanish and English from our call center with a constant cue throughout the day. - Developed a Return Authorization data workflow in MS Office that achieved nearly 25% improved efficiency in Sales, Support, and Customer Service. - Oracle database software experience. - Became adaptive in proficiencies with extreme attention to detail. PRODUCT SPECIALIST at LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (March 2006 – August 2006) - Traveled nationally conducting market-training and sales presentations, specializing in digital recording equipment and techniques. - Produced multimedia field reports with outside sales reps. focusing on business environments and market strategy. - Self-managed for time, travel expenses, and presentation content. - Presented technology to Audio Engineers Society (AES) members, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show, Guitar Center stores, and throughout the company with internal and external training sessions. - Coordinated resources inter-departmentally, employing marketing, technical, and administrative roles within a global business environment. LEAD ENGINEER at WWU EVENT TECH CREW (March 2004 – December 2005) - Operated audio, video, and lighting systems for nationally-touring acts and university events. - Successfully researched and implemented Andrew WK and Built to Spill light shows. - Various indoor/outdoor FOH and monitor functions with four-way concert sound systems, stage lighting, control programming, and operation.
EDUCATION	WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY B.A. (Fall 2001 - Winter 2005 graduation) Fairhaven College of WWU in Music Business, with emphasis on Audio Engineering and Production
OTHER SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE	SPANISH SPEAKER & WORLD TRAVELER - Europe: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, & United Kingdom - Americas: Argentina, Barbados, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Uruguay, & domestic. STUDENT INSTRUCTOR at FAIRHAVEN RECORDING STUDIOS, WWU (2002 – 2003) - Educated first-year audio recording students on the basics of signal flow, equipment, studio etiquette, and engineering. DIRECTOR at EPIC EVENTS (2005) STREET TEAM at 107.7 THE END (2004) CO-HOST at K.U.G.S. 89.3 (2003) DJ at AVALANCHE ENTERTAINMENT (1999 – 2006)
HOBBIES/ INTERESTS	Performance, boating, gardening, cooking, and collecting world instruments.