Eric Ellingson

Experience

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  ECCU

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2010

  A/V Pool Tech, on call

  On-call audiovisual technician for events center on property at ECCU. Executed social and business events.

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  Compass Bible Church

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

  Technical Director

  Oversight of weekly technical needs at main church campus. Active in managing and training volunteers and overseeing the needs of the 3 weekend services at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo.*Training and leading of 30+ volunteers and 2 staff employees in the production of weekly services.*Experience in sound, media presentation, theatrical lighting and video capture and editing.*Involved in the design and implementation of visual stage art to enhance congregational worship meetings.*Installation, maintenance and repair of technologies related to a 950+ seat main auditorium, plus additional breakout rooms. Show less

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  Marriott International

  May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Event Technology Technician

  Worked with hotel staff to create memorable events through the audiovisual and internet services available at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa•Ensured all set-ups were according to the client’s expectations and that all inventory was in good working order and rental condition•Greeted guests and clients before the event and provided clear instructions on how to operate equipment•Identified opportunities to enhance the client's event•Continually worked toward updating and improving technical skills in order to grow•Provided continued communication with clients to ensure success of all events•Followed through on all client requests to ensure satisfactionPosition rolled over into position with Encore Event Technologies in January 2014 - same location, same responsibilities, new resources, new opportunities. Show less

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  Encore

  Jan 2014 - now

  Responsible for the overall management and profitability of the local office. This includes managing the sales process, technical and event execution, personnel management and providing the utmost in client satisfaction. Other responsibilities include:•Management of the set up of client events and follow through on all client requests to ensure successful outcomes.•Ensure all inventory is in good working order and rental condition and secure from theft or damage to comply with all Company security and safety measures.•Manage the sales process for maximum capture of business and revenue. Consistently increased year over year.•Build events to maximize client satisfaction and uniqueness and follows through on all client requests. Track and drive consistent service score increases.•Manage budget for increased revenue and control expenses effectively including sub-rentals and labor. Consistently deliver bottom line profit goals.•Cultivate and maintain the strong and rewarding business relationship with the Omni Hotel. Encore and Omni renewed contact during time of service in this role.•Develop and appraise staff effectively. Taken corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policy and help create an environment of continual improvement and inspired employee morale. Trained and hired 2 full time staff and 2 part time staff. Show less

  • Director II, Event Technology

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Associate Project Manager

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Director of Event Technology

    May 2015 - Nov 2021

  • Event Technician

    Jan 2014 - May 2015