I have been in the Audio-Visual industry for 20+ years in various sales and marketing roles in both the private and public sectors. My work history includes working with integrators and manufacturers such as Christie Digital, Epson, and currently with QSC. I am passionate about helping women succeed in the industry and have spent the past 6 years working with the AVIXA Women’s Council, a group of professionals committed to supporting and empowering women who work in the technology and AV industry – first as a member, two years ago appointed as co-chair to the Los Angeles/Orange County region, and at the start of 2022, Co-Chair to the council. The council has over a thousand members and 50 groups throughout the world.
I work at Lincoln Center on all their digital signage. I also own Multo.com, a creative integrator digital signage agency. I do interactive and large scale projection mapping video art installations as well.
IT Professional, expert in the AV and Automation area working in corporate and residential marketing since 2014.
I have knowledge of all the steps of a project process cause when I started work in 2014 I got all the opportunities that my managers gave me. I grew up fast, and have passed in some areas like;
- Technician
- Team Leader
- Programmer
- Pre-salles
- Solutions Architect
- Post-salles
Emerging media/tech strategist, public speaker, and highly organized professional. Established record of exceeding targeted business growth goals. Proven team leader, fostering a collaborative environment, and team building with strong leadership qualities. Team player/collaborator, not averse to doing the work. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Award-winning writer.
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞:
-Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Board Member, Western North America
-Avixa Women's Council Member
𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬:
-Digital Hollywood - Panel Moderator - Women's Health Strategies
-IAAPA - Panelist - Location Based Virtual Reality
-TEA Western Division Board Holiday Event - Remarks
- TEA - Panel Moderator - Get to Know Your Board
-The Doctors network television show - Interview/feature
-KTLA (multiple times) - Interview
-The Best People We Know (podcast) - Interview
-The Women's Eye Radio Show - Interview
-Indie Chicks Magazine - Interview
-ABQ Monthly Magazine - Interview
-Albuquerque Journal (Front Page) - Interview
I am responsible for Global Industry Engagement for AVIXA, including all membership, councils, sponsorships, and engagement programs. Oversee global sales and account management programs including our global partner accounts. Member of Strategic leadership team with involvement in association operational management and product development to meet Member needs and deliver them profitably. This function engages AVIXA ProAV members across all segments and global regions to maximize Association membership growth, member engagement, and revenue.
Justin Dawson
Snr Tech Officer / Influencer , Dublin City University / All Things TechIE Podcast
An award winning AV Professional with an infectious passion for AV, Technology & Media Production. Host of All Things TechIE Podcast. Director of XTS.
Visit my website at www.justinrdawson.com
or All Things TechIE Podcast www.allthingstech.ie
With over four decades of experience in the entertainment and event technology field, Jim’s enthusiasm for team and client relationships has been his focus. In the ever-changing world of his craft, he has learned to adapt quickly, prioritize, and execute at the highest level. Jim’s aim as a positive and decisive team leader is on bridging the gap between teams and individuals thus bringing technical and operational maximum efficiency.
As the CEO and Founder of OpenEye Global, Bryan’s vision and interpretation of interactive and visual media have transformed OpenEye into an elite experience design agency. With a specialty in digital strategy & experience design, Bryan has worked on crafting innovative experiences for high-profile brands like Merlin Entertainment, Unilever, Honeywell, Santander, Kravet, and Hershey. Meszaros is an active board member of the Digital Signage Federation, Shop! Association and previously served as the President of SEGD (Society for Experiential Graphic Design). He is also an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University.
As a technology journalist, Megan A. Dutta puts her passion for the audiovisual industry on each and every page, whether print or digital. Dutta is currently the director of emerging markets at LAVNCH and editor-in-chief of LAVNCH [CODE] where she explores new technologies like extended reality (XR), experiential advertising, projection mapping, and more.