Experienced arts administrator and leader in arts and culture venue operations and facilities management with a demonstrated history of working in the nonprofit and performing arts industries. Directing four facilities and venues within the state cultural district in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, leading the largest division and teams within Arts United who focus on strategically supporting engaging, immersive, and memorable experiences for visitors, creatives, and participants. Leading logistics and coordination for the annual Taste of the Arts Festival. Management and operations consulting for venues, event productions, theatrical and event lighting design. A personal philosophy that the intersection of creativity, design, social psychology, innovation, curated experiences, authenticity, and curiosity bring transformation. Specialties: venue operations, festival and entertainment operations, facility management, staff and event management, strategic planning, capital venue project implementation, Ungerboeck implementation and utilization, intern instruction, venue technical direction, dance, and theatrical lighting design.
• +8 years' experience in AV integration and projects, working with the best technology providers worldwide.
• Experience in multinational accounts/ projects as an AV integrator.
• Experience in COC, CCC, NOC, and SOC solutions.
• 3 years of military service as a reserve technical officer in the Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
• Academic background:
- Major: Electronic Engineering
- Minor: Control Engineering
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 look forward to connecting with you here on Xchange and invite you to join me on LinkedIn as well.
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At SpinetiX, I drive multichannel comms campaigns and oversee digital marketing, from website management to social media growth. I collaborate in cross-functional initiatives together with the product, support, and development teams to create product documentation. My role also involves directing our digital signage academy with AVIXA-approved courses and developing engaging brand-aligned content, as well as coordinating with internal and external partners to fulfill our marketing strategies. All this, while thriving in a multicultural setting of teammates from across the globe.
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