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Markey's, a multi-state leading provider of creative audio-visual services, is seeking a Director of Event Technology to join our team in Washington, DC. The Director of Event Technology is responsible for leading the event technology team and consulting with customers and hotel event management to create defining experiences for all customer live and virtual events based at the Yours Truly Hotel.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Markey’s event technology team, managing all day-to-day activities regarding event technology services in the venue
Work directly with clients contracting with the hotel, requiring various services including: audiovisual rental, rigging services and technical labor
Consult with internal and external clients
generate quotes, labor estimates & room diagrams
and provide creative as well as technical audiovisual solutions for events to help secure business at its greatest potential
Foster a positive working relationship between Markey’s and the hotel, working effectively and professionally with hotel management, event and support staff, clients and event planners
Attend all site visits, BEO meetings, and pre-event meetings
Provide work direction to employees and help develop them professionally
Responsible for annual budget, managing revenue and expense, and on site inventory management to meet or exceed expectations
Generate and update daily and weekly forms including but not limited to billing, daily equipment “boards”, schedules, and forecasts
Meet on-site clients to ensure order accuracy & functionality, assist in set-up and teardown of A/V equipment, coordinate and act as on-site liaison for events
Follow and maintain existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for event management and operational functions
Effectively manage service recovery situations while being mindful of the facility and the client
Coordinate equipment and labor needs with other Markey’s locations
Fulfill other duties as assigned to ensure success of Markey’s events
Requirements:
Lead the Markey’s event technology team, managing all day-to-day activities regarding event technology services in the venue
Work directly with clients contracting with the hotel, requiring various services including: audiovisual rental, rigging services and technical labor
Consult with internal and external clients
generate quotes, labor estimates & room diagrams
and provide creative as well as technical audiovisual solutions for events to help secure business at its greatest potential
Foster a positive working relationship between Markey’s and the hotel, working effectively and professionally with hotel management, event and support staff, clients and event planners
Attend all site visits, BEO meetings, and pre-event meetings
Provide work direction to employees and help develop them professionally
Responsible for annual budget, managing revenue and expense, and on site inventory management to meet or exceed expectations
Generate and update daily and weekly forms including but not limited to billing, daily equipment “boards”, schedules, and forecasts
Meet on-site clients to ensure order accuracy & functionality, assist in set-up and teardown of A/V equipment, coordinate and act as on-site liaison for events
Follow and maintain existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for event management and operational functions
Effectively manage service recovery situations while being mindful of the facility and the client
Coordinate equipment and labor needs with other Markey’s locations
Fulfill other duties as assigned to ensure success of Markey’s events
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Training and career development
Opportunities for advancement
Opportunities to problem solve with creative thinking
Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology in a high profile, fast paced atmosphere
A wide range of experienced staff to work with and learn from on a daily basis
Excellent, comprehensive benefit program for full-time employees including group health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and paid holidays, cell phone stipend, and the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)