Hector L Vargas

3505 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL. 60647

Phone: 773-772-5570

 Career Profile:

Creative, dynamic professional with broad knowledge preparing and operating various audio and visual elements, experienced in marketing and promotions featured as a Brand Ambassador with merchandising background.  Looking for a position as a mid-level specialist currently with Sunday through Friday availability.

Professional strengths:

Relevant Experience in Sales, Promotions, and Marketing.  Street canvassing, campaign work, scouting/recruiting, membership promos, food service Certified.

Extensive knowledge of instructional techniques and methods of audio visual preparations.

Sound knowledge of HTML, and content management with both P.C. and Mac O.S.

Possess excellent communication and organizational skills, (Bi –Lingual).

Broad knowledge of Banquet/Convention services, bartender and B.O.H.

Experience with shipping and receiving in Warehouse environment.

Employment History:

Organization: Renaissance Marriott, Chicago
Duration: March 2005 till October 2008
Designation: Audio Visual Specialist

Responsible for creating audio and visual aids for presentation purposes

Configure local conference rooms to meet requirements for scheduled meetings & events including the use of various microphone, fast-fold, and projection screens for client presentation.

Handle the tasks of assisting clients with Power point and various video information shared within conference and faculty meetings.

Ensure that multi-media presentation, audio visual presentation, and media-playback equipment functions properly and accurately including occasional video editing.

Employment History Continued:

Organization: V.I.P. Chicago           
Duration: October 2008 to present
Designation: Audio Visual Technician

·         Planning and producing effective Promotional plans for various events including, recording artist presentations along with studio premieres. 

·          Assigned responsibilities of developing production ideas based on assignment of the project and creating proper communication with all staff members.

·         Responsible for conducting research to determine format, approach, and content to meet the set goals and objectives of clients.

·         Handle the tasks of providing direction and assistants in areas of developing pre-production ideas with artist including, radio and local television opportunities.

·         Perform responsibilities of preventive maintenance of audio visual systems and equipment.

·         Responsible for providing sound tech and DJ Service for all events including set up and support of all sound and video requirements.

Organization: Hilton Hotel Chicago
Duration: April 2010 till October 2010
Designation: Audio Visual Tech.

·         Responsible for billing and scheduling.

·         General office operation and upkeep of equipment utilized for client presentations.

·         Travel to various company locations when needed.

Educational Summary:

Wilbur Wright College, Chicago in the year 1994

Associates degree in Science

Columbia College of Chicago in the year 1997

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting

I thank you kindly for your interest in my services, please feel free in writing or calling at your convenience so may discuss further how we can work together along with my possible future with your wonderful company.

H. Vargas