Mark Pradzinski E-Mail: markprad@yahoo.

com
2805 N. Wolcott Ave Phone: 773-244-0519
Unit D Alt: 312-415-0235
Chicago, IL 60657-4081

OBJECTIVE

To find a position of managing an audio visual department within an hospitality envoironment or a postition of audio
visual sales. Finding a position in management relating to audio video.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

-Actively managed a $2mm+ audio visual department ito profitability during the 2009 recession
-Involved in a Accelerated Development Program. Hired, coached and developed recent college graduates for
management positions.
-Worked with architectual firm in Florida in designing audio and video systems for 400,000sqf of meeting space in
new convention hotel. Hotel and systems were completed in 2006

EXPERIENCE

6/2005 - 4/2010 PSAV / Presentation Services Chicago, IL

Director of Event Technology

Managed a large audio visual department for a high profile Chicago hotel. Was responsible for over $2MM in
revenue per year. Managed a staff of eight, including sales personnel and business center staff. Responsible for
inventory control of over $1mm in equipment. Assist sales staff in selling high end video and audio equipment for
rental. Responsible for P&L results. Work directly with clients to produce large scale corporate and social events.
Responsible for hiring direct report. Acted as the main liaison between PSAV and all executive hotel contacts.

11/1995 - 6/2005 PSAV / Presentation Services Orlando, FL

Director of Event Technology

Managed an audio visual department in a large convention hotel with 105,000 sqf of meeting space. Supervised
ten direct reports. Responsible for hiring direct reports. I was responsible for all sales of high end audio video
equipment along with necessary labor to both corporate and social clients. Annual revenue of over $1.8mm. Soley
responsible for all P & L results.

4/1992 - 8/1995 ABN AMRO, NA Chicago, IL

Corp. Communications Officer

Work in Marketing/Public Relations Department. Help plan special events i.e. LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon,
Chicago AIDS Walk, Mammoth Music Mart among others. Managed in house television production center that
produced 10-12 training videos per year. Responsible for branch system of video equipment. Also managed
in-house audio-video department. Responsible for bookings and corporate meetings for 300 seat auditorium on
NW side of city.
Created monthly power point presentations for executive board meetings

EDUCATION

Columbia College Chicago, IL

- Communications

KEYWORD SUMMARY

Audio Viusal, Audio Video, Sales