Al Lomas, CMP, CMM, CFE, CEM

Experience

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  San Antonio Convention Sports and Entertainment Department

  Feb 1985 - Apr 2006

  Assistant Director

  Event and Maintenace of a multipurpose complex involving different types of general assembly venues.

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  Certified Consulting Services

  Jan 2006 - now

  Principal

  I consult with others needing my services in meeting planning, public events, exhibition logistics and security requirements for major events.

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  CEM Faculty for (IAEE) International Association of Exhibitions and Events

  Jan 2007 - now

  Global Instructor

  I teach Certification in Exhibition Management (CEM) courses as assigned by IAEE. I teach Risk, Security and Crisis Management, Strategic Planning, Event Operations, Consumer Shows, Facilities and Site Selection and Conference and Meeting Management Planning. It is my opportunity to give back to the industry and association the have helped me become an industry professional.

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  Toyota Field - Game Nights

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  Event Operations Manager

  Performs duties of Ops. Manager on game nights including oversight of Guest Services, Security, Housekeeping and Command Center.

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  Los Angeles Auto Show

  Nov 2013 - now

  Automobility Los Angeles Logistics Manager

  The Connected Car Expo (CCE) was inaugurated at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2013 and has grown in size, attendance and popularity since its inception and now called AutoMobility LA . On-site each November, I floor manage the elements of the conference. In advance of November commencing in August I work remotely communicating with the exhibitors as vendors on logistics, booth approval and regulation compliance. In this position, I am afforded the opportunity to utilize all of the education and training I learned in attaining my designations as a CMP, CMM, CFE and CEM.In November 2015 the CCE is moving from the LA Convention Center to the JW Marriott at LA Live. From 2016 to present, the event is back at the LACC. Show less