Joseph Young

Experience

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  PSAV

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2008

  Director Of Event Technology

  • Managed all audio visual operations for various hotels to include supervising all AV technicians, managing operational budget, and marketing AV services to hotel event clients.• Promoted AV services to hotel event coordinators and clients. Evaluated event requirements to determine which AV services could best enhance the client’s event. • Recruited and trained AV staff. Established career paths and development activities to support employee progression within the company.• Supervised and assigned duties to 5-person team. Directed day-to-day team operations.• Supervised, coordinated, and maintained schedule for production of all events.• Coordinated the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of AV equipment.• Prepared and provided follow-up on sales quotes and prepared written reports for management. • Established working relationships with hotel representatives, company team members, neighboring properties and AV equipment vendors. Show less

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  Architect of the Capitol

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2017

  AV Event Specialist

  • Supported requirements of 5-20 weekly Congressional events by serving as the POC for event Audio Visual (AV) services. Monitored and analyzed productions to make appropriate adjustments to equipment to result in the higher quality delivery of audio and visuals.• Gained knowledge and expertise on various Information Technology (IT) equipment to be able to swiftly and calmly diagnose and fix issues pre, post, and during events. • Directly interfaced with members of Congress and other VIP speakers to connect microphones and provide them instruction on how to use AV equipment during their presentation. Received accolades from various Congressional members noting professionalism and dedication to pulling off high profile events.• Developed interpersonal relationships within the AV team as well as across different departments within the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Assisted the Special Events department with various event-planning tasks such as developing room layout models in addition to consulting on potential AV services.• Created MS Word documents and MS Excel spreadsheets to manage and track procurement of AV equipment. Additionally, maintained records to track extensive AV inventory. • Co-founded and served as Vice President of the morale building committee within the US Capitol Visitors Center. Recruited over 50 members across several organizations. Prepared and distributed marketing materials during the coordination of 15 fundraising events totaling over a $1K in revenue Show less

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  Florida International University - College of Business

  Mar 2017 - now

  AV Event Specialist
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  Prince George's Community College

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Elearning Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Classroom Technology Coordinator

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2024