What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Audio Visual, Newport Beach, CA (56) position at Five-Star AudioVisual?
Description
Reports To
The Director, Event Production reports to the Regional Director.
Job Overview Responsible for overall operations management, revenue and profitability of assigned location(s) while ensuring the utmost in client and hotel partner satisfaction. Provide learning and development opportunities for employees. Functions as primary liaison with property to handle any issues and to manage the hotel contract. Responsibilities and Duties
Requirements
Reports To
The Director, Event Production reports to the Regional Director.
Job Overview Responsible for overall operations management, revenue and profitability of assigned location(s) while ensuring the utmost in client and hotel partner satisfaction. Provide learning and development opportunities for employees. Functions as primary liaison with property to handle any issues and to manage the hotel contract. Responsibilities and Duties
- Direct day-today floor operations of technicians, including set and strike, and scheduling. Delegate tasks appropriately
- Manage an efficient and profitable AV and Business Center (where applicable) operation.
- Focus on revenue maximization & cost control, in accordance with company standard operating procedures
- Manager onsite inventory according to company standards.
- Maintain and cultivate positive public relations with the Hotel account
- Maintain positive employee relations
- Effectively utilize the companys business software
- Ensures that billing is reviewed and approved by clients.
- Maintaining a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics and image of self and company.
- Supervise security, inventory control, transportation and maintenance of equipment. Ensure all employees are properly trained in all areas
- Ensures adaption and implementation of the Experiential Method.
- Provides outstanding customer services by establishing excellent working relationships with internal and external clients, team members, neighboring Five-Star locations and all vendors.
- Meet with guests onsite to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly.
- Portrays a polished, professional image according to the guidelines in the Employee Guide and/or hotel standards and ensures the team adheres to the same standards.
- Supervises and mentors staff to ensure client satisfaction and revenue maximization via onsite perfecting.
- Promotes and reinforces a positive working environment centered on Five-Star core values.
- Maintain a positive employee relations environment for all AV and Business Center (if applicable) team members.
- Manage performance, address employee concerns, maintain adequate staffing levels, and facilitate team development.
- Lead by example in portraying a polished, professional image according to the guidelines in the Employee Guide.
- Promote and drive professional development and training efforts to improve overall business acumen, technical knowledge, and service to the field.
- Effectively utilize all company computer systems and software programs and ensure technicians are properly trained to use them. Complete standard and as-needed reports accurately and on-time
Requirements
- 4 years of event planning experience, with demonstrated success planning and executing large-scale events
- Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, or related field
- Deep knowledge of event planning logistics, budget management, and project management
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in event management software, such as Cvent, Eventbrite, Salesforce, etc.
- Familiarity with event marketing and promotion tactics, such as social media and email marketing
- 401(k) with matching
- Roth 401(k) with matching
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Vacation time
- Company paid holidays
