Ryan Cristobal

Experience

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  Pioneer Express Corp

  Nov 1996 - Oct 2006

  Lead Customer Service Representative
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  Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

  Mar 2005 - Mar 2012

  Freelance Journalist

  Report & Photo content contributor covering NASA Pro Racing, U.S. Touring Car Championship and local/regional Auto, Racing & Motorsports Events. And various motorsports and auto industry events, e.g. SEMA Show Las Vegas, etc.

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  AnB Entertainment

  Jan 2007 - now

  DJ / Co-Founder

  A San Francisco Bay Area DJ entertainment services group.

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  PSAV

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2021

  Project Coordinator for PSAV Super Region's Project Management & Event Execution Team.Key Job Responsibilities -Event PlanningPrepare and communicate technical production & labor schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to lead crew members, vendors and venue.Maintain focus on client needs by attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organized show files, and responding to client concerns, questions, and problems.Review all sales documents to confirm that the equipment and technical positions to ensure they meet client’s needs.Event ExecutionCommunicate event execution plan and on-site changes including billing, production schedules and client requests.Review all necessary information with crew leads to ensure a successful and profitable event.Operate equipment and assist crew as necessary/qualified.Mentor PSAV Team Members on event execution and best practices to help improve the local knowledge base and experience in the market.Administrative & TrainingComplete and analyze the EPT tool for events as necessary. (Fall onto PM or support function based on region.)Process PSAV post-event items, including review of timesheets, timely processing of invoices and post-show reporting.Work with Project Managers or RDPM to identify training needs. Show less The Technical Supervisor leads floor operations with a focus on customer service, staff leadership and development. The Technical Supervisor directly leads the technical team to ensure operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction. This role may also participate in location administrative duties in support of onsite operations and for career development. This position reports to the DET, DOO, or Operations Manager.Key Job ResponsibilitiesEquipment OperationCustomer ServiceTraining/Staff DevelopmentOperations ManagementEquipment Maintenance Show less Position OverviewThe Technical Lead is responsible for intermediate level set up and operation of small to large-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment while ensuring complete customer satisfaction. This position reports to an Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Director of Event Technology.Key Job ResponsibilitiesEquipment OperationCustomer ServiceTechnical AbilitySystems KnowledgeAs needed, work within PSAV systems and applications Show less

  • Project Coordinator Events Execution

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Technical Supervisor

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Technical Lead

    Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Event Technician

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Encore

  Jul 2016 - now

  Position OverviewThe Project Manager is responsible for managing project scope for a large-scale event, with possible support from Associate Project Managers. This position will monitor progress and performance against the project plan; identifying, resolving, escalating operational problems, and minimizing delays. This position is responsible for the end-to-end execution of projects from event design and development through closing. The Project Manager will ensure successful and profitable execution of events by following Technical and Production Standards and supporting the implementation of processes and SOP’s that drive consistency in event production. This position will partner with Project Management, Sales, and Operations teams in determining event technical requirements and communicating event execution plan with all parties. The Project Manager reports to the Associate Director, Project Management.Key Job Responsibilities- Event Project Management- Event Execution- Financial Management- Administrative & Training Show less (Reorganized) to Technical Specialist for return to work re-activation back to full-time status post-pandemic shutdown... Encore Global, New Brand - a PSAV Family of CompaniesPosition OverviewThe Technical Specialist is responsible for the set up and operation of small to large-scale audiovisual systems for live events while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction. This position reports to a Project Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Director, Event Technology.Key Job Responsibilities Equipment OperationCustomer ServiceTraining/Staff DevelopmentEvent SupervisionEquipment Maintenance Show less New Global Brand - PSAV Family of Companies Project Coordinator for SF Bay Area Super Region's Project Management, Production & Event Execution Team.Key Job Responsibilities -Event PlanningEvent Execution- Communicate event execution plan and on-site changes including billing, production schedules and client requests.- Review all necessary information with crew leads to ensure a successful and profitable event.- Operate equipment and assist crew as necessary/qualified.- Mentor Team Members on event execution and best practices to help improve the local knowledge base and experience in the market.- Administrative & Training- Complete and analyze the EPT tool for events as necessary. (Fall onto PM or support function based on region.)- Process post-event items, including review of timesheets, timely processing of invoices and post-show reporting.- Work with Project Managers or RDPM to identify training needs. Show less

  • Project Manager, Production

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Project Coordinator - Venues

    Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Technical Specialist | Events Execution

    Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Project Coordinator Events Execution

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Technical Supervisor

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Technical Lead

    Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Event Technician

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2018