I´ve been in this industry since 2002, I graduated from electronics engineering while working as AV designer, after a while I realized that there were many things I couldn´t understand about sound that I was passionated about so I decided to do masters on sound and vibration in Sweden, during all these time had the chance to design and be responsible for relevant projects like Panamerican games athletic stadium, soccer stadiums, arenas, concert halls and many other of all kind
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Eight years working as a Marketing and Operations Manager in the NZ AV industry, including over six years in commercial distribution, and 18 months in commercial and residential installation dealership. Reporting directly to Managing Directors and working closely with sales managers.
Experience working, hosting, and travelling with sales, marketing and logistics representatives from globally recognised AV brands where I was highly regarded for my level of commitment and standard of work.
Held sole responsibility for presenting and implementing marketing strategies and plans across all brands and products in NZ.
Shure APAC Top Marketing Award 2013
I was selected for the QSC Global Distributor Strategy Group, a select number of representatives from across the world who worked together to strategise international and local go-to-market strategies.
Held sole responsibility for NZ purchasing and logistics for up to 11 AV brands at a time, requiring an in-depth understanding of stock codes, sales, systems, and communication processes across companies and time zones.
Experience working closely with technical salespeople, business development managers, dealers, and end-users.
Strong communication, time management and organisational skills, ability to think creatively and strategically, and I enjoy working with and connecting with a wide range of people in and out of business.
Virginia Wu
VP Sales & Marketing, Aavara | AVIXA Foundation BoD | AVIXA Women's Council Taiwan Chair, Aavara Innovation Corp.
Dynamic industry leader with outstanding history of guiding technology companies to achieve year-over-year revenue growth. Goal-driven visionary with demonstrated proficiency at planning and building businesses from concept to operational to long-term profitability. Expertise in applying analytical intelligence, entrepreneurial imagination and administrative ability to opportunities. Turns distinctive competencies into competitive advantages. Adept at positioning organizations as industry leaders and leveraging communication talents to skillfully negotiate successful mergers and acquisitions. Detail-oriented product management expert with proven ability to conceptualize, create and launch vanguard products. Financial manager with record of successfully handling organizational budgets while holding full P&L responsibility.
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A marketing professional and 20-year AV industry veteran, I am a proud CTS holder and enthusiastic #AVfoodie who is passionate about innovative technologies, design, and all things AV. I love sharing what this dynamic community has to offer and am excited to serve as Community Manager of AVIXA Xchange!