Andrew Emmett

Experience

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  JB Hi-Fi Solutions

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2010

  Commercial Projects

  JB Hi-Fi Solutions offers a suite of IT services to support the use of your products, technology and other business operations.My Role within JB Hifi included:- Management of Commercial AV IT Projects- Expansion and Growth of the Commercial Division- Representing multiple vendors / stakeholders- Client engagement and relationship management- Delivering new retail outlets across the country

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  Midwich

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Major Account Manager

  Looking after the UK's largest Pro AV accounts including AVMI, The Saville Group, Reflex Ltd, Carillion Communications and many more.My role included:- Managing day to day trading of accounts- Senior relationship engagement and planning- Project planning and road mapping- Providing technical support across multiple levels

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  Anders + Kern

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  Product Manager - Digital Signage

  A+K offer a combination of high-quality and niche products which provide a total AV solution for commercial, educational and end user customers. http://www.anders-kern.co.ukMy role at A+K included:- Integrator/End User engagement- Demonstrations and Webinars- Driving and Managing entire sales process- Account Management- Responsibility for Signage portfolio- Monthly/Quarterly reporting- Project Management/Consultancy- Used adoption strategy and digital messaging Show less

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  Kramer Electronics UK Ltd

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

  Technical Area Manager

  Kramer Electronics is a leading manufacturer of AV, Control and Collaboration products. Kramer has a broad range of solutions to suite all verticals and prides itself on providing end to end solutions to its customers. I am responsible for managing Kramer's business within the south west of the UK which ranges from London to Bristol.My Role included:- Management of existing customer base- Growing account base and prospecting new end user clients- Provide demonstrations and training on the product portfolio- Onsite technical support and commissioning - System design and schematics- Control programming and GUI development Show less

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  AVI-SPL

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Design Engineer

  AVI-SPL is the world’s leading video communications provider. We design, build and support systems and environments that enable video collaboration. My role as a design engineer allows me to design, build and implement AV/UC systems for some of the largest enterprise clients in the world. My roles includes:- Needs Analysis & Functionality Workshops- Full design of complete working AV system- Product Testing & Development- Validation/Development of Tender Submissions for Main Contractor and Consultant specified designs- Development of Scope of Works and delivery strategy for each project.- Work alongside Engineering team to deliver working schematics and M&E drawings.- Implementation and commissioning of AV system Show less

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  AVI-SPL EMEA

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Bid Manager

  Responsible for managing the bid process for AVI-SPL EMEA and the key point of contact for consultant and main contractor projects. As the Bid Manager for AVI-SPL I follow the project through the entire life-cycle from tender submission and design through to implementation and the project close out.My role includes:- Development of Technical documentation and standards- Contractual responsibility for main contractor projects- Design of value engineering proposals- Delivery of bid presentation and leadership through interview process- Ensuring consultant designs are technically functional and compliant to specification- Managing the AVI-SPL relationship with the consultant, main contractor and client Show less

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  MiX Consultancy Ltd

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  AV Consultant / Project Manager

  I was one the of the senior audio visual consultants at MiX Consultancy, a technology consultancy practice which specialise in helping small and large organisations develop standards and strategies to enable relocation and overall better communication across their business.MiX specialise in project management, design, procurement and delivery of IT, AV and infrastructure systems for either building fit out or in situ refresh projects.My Role Includes:- Client interviews and pitches for new projects / opportunities- Developing client brief and technology aspirations for the project- Engaging senior management within an organisation (C Level)- Development of audio visual design and production of project programme and budget- Overall project management of the technology design and implementation- Production of procurement documentation (Tender documentation, Bill of Materials, Detailed drawings including plans, schematics, rack elevations and heat loads)- Development and organisation of proof of concepts for benchmarking and testing prior to deployment. Show less

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  Uncoded

  May 2019 - now

  Principal Consultant

  We use technology to help both occupiers & owners maximise the efficiency & returns from commercial real estate. Whether that is designing better meeting rooms or delivering resilient & diverse internet connectivity for new developments.