Hi, I’m
Greg Hoskins
AV Technical Project Manager
Dubai
Summary
Detail-oriented technical manager with exceptional leadership skills and talent for exhibition and event industry. Years of experience in coordinating between numerous staff members from production, AV and management departments. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple jobs to reach goals in a timely and cost-effective manner. Proven history of improving quality and work efficiency while encouraging teamwork in a positive atmosphere. Accomplished Project Manager offering 15+ years of experience in Events & Exhibition industry. Successful when leading high-performing teams to sustain product vision, roadmap and business goals. Exceptional technical expertise, leadership and talent for driving stellar, on-target results. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Avion Event Management LLCDubai
Technical Project Manager
7 2022 - Current
Job overview
- Interacts with management from various supporting teams, including cross departmental & vendors as its related AV technology, including end user requirement, building process, incident and problem management
- Handling exhibitions and supervise all the staff in production and technical departments, including assigning tasks, approving schedules and ensuring compliance with timelines
- Handling entire Team and managing events & exhibitions, gala-dinner, conference, exhibitions.
- Managed many projects realizing success through methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
Malaysia Pavilion, EXPO 2020 DubaiDubai
Technical Project Manager
05.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Installation of all cables i.e., Signal, Data, Power and Power DB's for entire pavilion based on the requirement of client
- Handling entire AV crew and outside helpers during the task of work
- Coordinating with clients and consultants in house and abroad
- Managing the crew for entire setup, event and decommission
- Maintaining team of eight technicians during entire 6 months event.
- Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
TGP - Arena Middle EastDubai
Technical Manager- Audio-Visual
05.2012 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Handling exhibitions and supervise all the staff in production and technical departments, including assigning tasks, approving schedules and ensuring compliance with timelines
- Communicate with production staff and other department to improve coordination and efficiency during the projects
- Coordinating with account managers, project managers and other staff
- Demonstrates both technical and supervisory leadership
- Interacts with management from various supporting teams, including cross departmental & vendors as its related AV technology, including end user requirement, building process, incident and problem management
- Liaise with AV contacts on a regular basis along with inter-departmental teams (Broadcast, Video Production, Onsite AV Support, Executive IT support, etc
- Responsible for identifying defective or failed equipment and take ownership to resolution
- Handling AV department & maintain AV stock
- Handling rigging, trussing, LED's, Sound and Lights for both exhibitions & events and Supervision of exhibitions and conference.
- Increased employee productivity through training and mentorship.
Mediakraft LLCDubai
Rigging & Lighting Engineer
12.2005 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Handling exhibitions with technical support
- Ensure equipment is installed according to designated layout
- Diagnose and correct AV system problems
- Rigging & trussing
- Handling & programming lights for exhibitions & events.
- Attended technical rehearsals to assist with adjustments.
Reynolds Sound & lights LLCBangalore
Lighting Engineer
10.1998 - 10.2005
Job overview
- Handling Events
- Programming lights for conferences & events.
Education
Dr. C.V. Raman UniversityKarnataka, India
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)
Skills
Stakeholder Communication
Contactinformation
+971564371269, hoskinsgreg75@gmail.com
Technicallicense
- IPAF
- Entertainment Rigging
- Health & Safety - IOSH
Personal Information
- Passport Number: T8941272
- Date of Birth: 12/15/75
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: Holding valid U.A.E. License
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Employment Visa
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Konkani
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
IPAF
Timeline
IOSH
08-2024
Technical Project Manager
Malaysia Pavilion, EXPO 2020 Dubai
05.2021 - 06.2022
Technical Manager- Audio-Visual
TGP - Arena Middle East
05.2012 - 10.2020
IPAF
04-2010
Rigging
04-2010
Rigging & Lighting Engineer
Mediakraft LLC
12.2005 - 04.2012
Lighting Engineer
Reynolds Sound & lights LLC
10.1998 - 10.2005
Technical Project Manager
Avion Event Management LLC
7 2022 - Current
Dr. C.V. Raman University
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)
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