Kelsey Blakey, PMP, CTS

Experience

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  University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Audiovisual Technician

  - Setup technical equipment and met with customers using technology to assist them if they had any questions or needs- Ran sound and lighting for live events including bands, public speakers, and comedians- Implemented a revised and updated inventory and computer update system- Performed office and clerical duties

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  Community Church

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Recording/Music Business Intern

  - Recorded and edited worship sets played twice every Sunday using an Allen & Heath GLD-80 digital soundboard, Dante DAW, and StudioOne 2 software- Successfully edited over 400 hours of material allowing staff easier access to content in archives- Responsible for reporting over 2,500 songs to the CCLI database- Inventoried all audiovisual equipment within the church, which totaled to over 500 items

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  University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2021

  Audiovisual Support Coordinator

  - Supervised, trained, and scheduled a team of student audiovisual technicians as well as a lead to meet the needs of customers that were using audiovisual equipment in the student union and conference centers- Supportted large events such as commencement, building dedications, and live band events- Provided audiovisual design consultation services and equipment quotes to campus departments- Assisted classroom technology staff in the maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, installation, and repair of audio or visual switchers and controllers, amplifiers, projectors, document cameras, andtouch panels- Installed, maintained, repaired, and replaced audiovisual equipment as needed- Managed the student union and conference center audiovisual budget- Maintained and managed outdoor digital signage and software, door counter systems, indoor digital signage and software, and other software/systems as required Show less

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  Bluum

  Dec 2021 - now

  - Ensure project managers feel supported, and that their concerns are listened to and addressed when they arise- Provide coaching to project managers in a supportive way- Clear roadblocks to ensure project managers can work effectively- Nurture a team culture of proactive communication, efficiency and problem-solving- Inspire team members to constantly improve processes, client relationships and work delivery- Motivate team members to participate in a collaborative environment- Strengthen the project management team with education and training and hold project managers accountable to, process standards- Introduce new project management strategies in accordance with generally accepted PMI principles- In conjunction with the Director of Project Delivery, establish and monitor performance; develop and assign goals, as well as establish priorities- Assist in managing projects as needed based on capacity Show less - Communicate efficiently and effectively between internal and external customers.- Perform site visits on projects to verify Scope of services, equipment list accuracy, and site conditions/readiness to ensure proper installation and systems functionality.- Develop project plan(s) in conjunction with the project team with the goal of delivering a successful installation within the goals of project timeline, budget, and other project success indicators.- Facilitate customer Change Orders.- Coordinate and/or verify installation logistics.- Solve problems in a calm and orderly fashion as they arise to ensure quality and satisfaction. Follow up with the customer to make sure that the problem was solved appropriately.- Aid Sales Engineers, Sales Representatives, Systems Integration Sales Support staff, other Project Managers, and Installers as required by each project.- Provide Systems Installers all necessary information to complete equipment installation, including a handover meeting prior to the start of each installation.- Review completed projects, making sure that the project is completed accurately and to the customer’s satisfaction.- Answer or facilitate the answer to technical questions and concerns on current and completed System Integration installations.- Provide Sales Support Staff and Management with up to date project billing information and project status updates.- Verify and coordinate the creation and/or updating of all relevant project closeout documentation (as-builts, user-guides, signoffs, etc.) at project completion.- Provide basic system training to customers as needed.- Update project tracker and other internal measurable documents.- Recognize and channel potential future sales opportunities. Show less

  • Manager, Project Management

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Project Manager III

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2025