Benjamin Lacy

Experience

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  RaceTrac Petroleum

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2014

  Night Manager
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  Element Youth Church

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2015

  Media Director
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  ETA - Creative Event Producers

  Dec 2015 - May 2021

  Coordinated analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider and resolve technical issues, Guided and supported research, policy formation and capacity building to support each project, Managed purchases of new technologies for field use: totaling $500K+ per year in purchases - utilizing including cost-benefit analysis to make informed decisions and maximize utility, Developed internal inventory system from ground- up: maximizing warehouse efficiency, project workflow, and minimizing shrinkage, Created and maintained strong vendor relationships: including arranging pricing and delivery structures to maximize operational efficiency and lower project costs, Assisted in implementation of EAP and SOP for technical team, Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace, Oversaw maintenance of $4M+ worth of audio- visual inventory, Collaborated with creative teams to insure delivery of creative, interactive multi-digital experiences in live event spaces, Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets, Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries, Provided ongoing training and development for technical staff, Liaise with non-technical staff to ensure general corporate operations run smoothly, Communicate and work closely with project team both internally and client-side, Manage budgets, manpower, expenses, and costs to complete project goals. Show less - Work with Operations Team on proper equipment allocation for use in the field- Work with cross-rental vendors to effectively fill gaps in our inventory when needed.- Build relationships with vendors and identify new vendors that share similar values as ETA.- Manage new inventory purchases- Maintain current inventory so that it remains effective in the field, while tracking costs. - Track down new/exciting technology for ETA to leverage in the field- Define and enforce proper standard operational procedure within operations department Show less

  • Technical Operations Director

    Sept 2019 - May 2021

  • Technical Operations Manager

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Warehouse Coordinator

    Dec 2015 - Aug 2017
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  Plantation Renovation, Inc.

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Project Manager

  Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance, Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety, Maintained relationships with vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities, Interfaced with clients: building rapport with excellent verbal and written communication skills, Achieved deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance, Supervised day-to-day activities of 5+ person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under- budget project delivery, Led project teams through design, construction and final delivery process. Show less

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  Bright AV

  Jan 2023 - now

  Sales Engineer