Prestige AV & Creative Services

Prestige AV & Creative Services is a Cincinnati-based audio-visual rental, production, and creative service provider, producing experiences for live, virtual and hybrid events, corporate meetings, private parties, receptions, and fundraising events. 

I have been with Prestige in a sales management leadership role since 2013, when I was the sales manager. After four years, I was promoted to Director of Business Development in 2017 and then promoted to my current role less than a year later in 2018. In each role, I led a team of passionate sales and marketing professionals, ensuring they 

‣ Listen to the customer
‣ Put the customers’ needs first
‣ Create amazing customer experiences 

During this time, I:

‣ Successfully secured two major convention center contracts in new markets, valued at $10M.
‣ Efficiently led teams, raising contract renewals with venues from 50% to 90% in two years.
‣ Boosted revenue by $1M annually through the development of new markets.
‣ Improved company performance by launching a national marketing campaign.

Everything was great, but then COVID-19 happened. 

Business went from strong to scarce in a matter of weeks. As a result, layoffs occurred, and we were forced to change the way we looked at the event industry. 

Not knowing if things would ever go back to how it was, we reimagined what Prestige could become with a focus on virtual events, and planning for the eventual return of virtual and live events. 

It was a rough couple of quarters, but we came out on the other side. 

I am proud of my role as a guide in this evolution – a guide both for my company and for our clients. 

I helped Prestige find footing by reimagining the industry and how to approach it through amazing virtual and, eventually, hybrid events. With focus and determination, I was able to help Prestige regain its:

‣ Team members
‣ Customer Base
‣ Focus

Today, we are now stronger and more resilient than ever.

Let's connect >>  bmonahan at PrestigeAV dot com

Vice President of Sales and Business Development ► Event Producer  ► Live, Hybrid & Virtual Events

Director Of Business Development

I specialize in connecting meeting and event planners with the latest in AV technology to create memorable experiences.

I work with mid- to large-size associations, corporations and organizations to host first-class meetings, events, trade shows, conferences and conventions. 

And, with Prestige AV & Creative Services, meeting and event planners have a one-stop resource. We have a large inventory of the finest equipment. But what sets us apart is that we partner with our clients to determine what you really need to make your meeting or event successful.

To make it easy for you, Prestige does it all, including:

• AV planning and production
• Creative direction
• Project management
• In-house design, video and post-production
• Writing services
• Cost-effective budgeting

National Sales Manager

BRIAN MONAHAN

Owner & Founder ► Motivator & Inspirer ► Writer ► Speaker ► Connector

Are you living the life you dreamt about when you were younger, the life you want to live, the life of your dreams? 

If yes, congratulations, and keep at it! And if not, read on.

First, know you are not alone. Too many people feel stuck where they are and aren’t sure of the steps to take to get to a place they want to be. And that’s where I can help.

I’ve always had a passion for living an authentic life and helping others do the same. 

My 20+ years in the events industry have provided the opportunity to watch and absorb the words and perspectives of the thousands of speakers I helped support. 

Those presentations shaped my thinking, my actions, and my motivation. Each helped me realize that I don’t have time to live small, and that I have a drive to do more. I found the courage to act and unleash my passion, and now, I want to help others do the same. 

Through keynote speeches, articles and books, team training, and one-on-one sessions, I am building a foundation to help you live bigger. 

While your approach may look different than someone else’s, that’s OK because there is no one size fits all solution. One thing that rings true across the board, however, is that it’s not easy and can be scary. But the result is worth it. 

If you are ready to act, let’s talk. 

Let’s also talk if: 

‣ You are in the events industry and looking to do more with your life
‣ You are in any industry and want to take charge of your life
‣ You are looking for a keynote speaker on leadership 
 
Please feel free to reach out to me or email me at 
Brian at BrianMonahan dot me

Personal / Small Business Coach

ITA AudioVisual

Responsibilities included leading the company’s senior directors; purchasing; capital expenditures; recruiting staff; inventory management/control; preparing the company for major software upgrade. 

Created training platform for mentoring and training ITA’s regional managers and frontline employees across 30+ locations.

Assistant General Manager

Director of Business Development/Senior Project Manager – Director of Audio Visual Sales & Operations 

Responsibilities included: operations manager; account management; new business development; execution and planning AV for meetings and events for 10-5000 attendees; creating content for events; marketing support

Director of Business Development

United States Marine Corp

-Leader of Marines
-Oversaw Audio Visual Library for Recruit Training Base
-Manager Commanding Generals Board Room
-Managed Recruit Training Cable Broadcast Library and Scheduling
-Managed Repair and Maintenance Division

Audio Visual Specialist

545/730 🎤 #Eventprof by Day 📘 Book Writing Coach by Passion 🎸 Air Guitarist

Are you following your passion? Are you taking action every day to unleash it? Most people believe passion precedes action, but I believe it’s the other way around. To find your passion, you must act first, but sometimes taking the first step is difficult. 

I help those who want to take that first step. 

Being in the event industry for the past 20 years, I’ve had amazing access to authors, speakers and world dignitaries. True, my job is to ensure their presentations go off without a hitch, but it also provides the opportunity to watch and absorb every single one of those motivation speakers I helped support. 

Those presentations helped shape my thinking, my actions and my motivation. Each has helped me realize that I don’t have time to live small, and that I have a drive to do more. Each has helped me find the courage to take action, unleash my passion and I want to help others do the same. 

This revelation is nothing new, actually. I’ve always been interested in personal and professional development and have taken small steps to support that interest. In doing so, I have found my stage as an author of a book and as a speaker at numerous conferences. 

Now, as I continue to support my corporate clients with Prestige, I also work with those who are looking to find and embrace their stage. 

Do you have a calling to write a book, become a speaker or rise to the top of your profession? If so, let’s talk. 

I help my clients own their life and their brand through whatever stage they prefer to be on. 

After all, life is too short to not do what you feel you’ve been called to do. It may be scary to take those first steps, but it’s worth it to live an amazing life and you deserve it. 

However, I understand it may be daunting to take those first steps onto your stage alone. Let me be your guide by providing you with the motivation you need to act so your passions will follow. 

Please feel free to reach out to me here or email me at  
Brian at BrianMonahan Dot Me . 

I look forward to connecting.

Brian Monahan

Fuelled Fit And Fired Up Ltd

We passionately believe that every person, business, and community has untapped potential and want to help unlock it. Creating opportunities to empower businesses to thrive through innovation, contribute to their communities, and deliver excellence and efficiency is what we do. By coupling our experiences and knowledge with your excitement for what you do, we inspire people to achieve sustainable business success.

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Be empowered to make sustainable lifestyle choices,  that enhance your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Take control, create new long-lasting habits, and unleash the power of a healthy life.

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The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

At The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, our goal is to champion mental health and wellbeing, driving real change and providing crucial mental health support services to the community, wherever they are needed.

Established in 1973 in Sandwell, we have almost five decades of experience in providing mental health support to thousands of people across the UK. Our dedicated staff are constantly striving to support those who need our help with a range of mental health services.

We are #TeamKPG, and we aim to create a brighter future for everyone, together.

Non Executive Chair

Non Executive Director - Treasurer and Deputy Chair

GMS Group of Companies

Agile Security, Intelligently Delivered

GMS Group is an innovative group of security specialist companies, delivering practical solutions on a foundation of trust, integrity and reliability.

Their people are experts who strive for excellence every day; always switched on and ready for the next challenge.

They are trusted, because they’ve earned it.

Non Executive Director

Warrens Hall Riding School

GMS parent company, Male Family Group acquired Warrens Hall Riding School after identifying its potential to support the local community. The site has been fully renovated, with the previous residential dwellings updated into offices, which now house GMS HQ. 

The school partners with several local organisations to provide mental health, wellbeing and equestrian therapy sessions, as well as delivering group and private riding lessons, and pat-a-pony sessions for the under 5s.

West Midlands Combined Authority

As an Volunteer Enterprise Adviser I use my knowledge & experience of working in industry to support the careers team, the headteacher and their senior team to develop effective careers plans and create opportunities within my business network for the college, their staff and most importantly their students. It can involve supporting careers events, mock interview days as well as attending networking events.

Lead Enterprise Adviser - Careers Development

The Careers & Enterprise Company

As the voluntary representative of the c100 Enterprise Advisers, who support the Black Country Consortium and LEP, I attend regular meetings held by the Careers & Enterprise Company, networking with advisers from across the UK. We use these events to share success stories from the regional Careers Hubs, so that we share the learning to develop robust career development for students across Primary and Secondary education.

Enterprise Adviser Representative - CEC Network Advisory Group

Tividale Football Club

Tividale Football Club have been in existence for nearly 70 years and currently play in the Premier Division of The Midlands Football League, which is at Step 5 of the Non-League Pyramid.

Provide strategic, commercial, and financial support to the chairman, management, and support teams in relation to football operations.

Completed full strategic review of social club to ascertain the commercial stability and sustainability.

Portfolio Director

Marston's PLC

As Head of Finance I provide strategic challenge to the Operations and Commercial Marketing teams, whilst delivering transformational change in systems and processes to support continual business improvement. My key stakeholders cover multiple functions; Operations, Strategy, Capital Investment, Procurement, Category Management, Digital and Retail Marketing and Guest Insight.

Impacting and influencing executive management across the pub company ensures commercial evaluation supports all business decisions. Forecasting is a given, reflecting current trading and cost trends, advising the business of both challenges and opportunities. With attendance at ‘Board’ level meetings, interaction with C-suite executives is a regular occurrence. 

My wider team support our Family and Premium Food divisions, alongside our Marston’s Inns hotel brand. With month end, budgeting and ad-hoc reporting all supporting the delivery of business KPIs.

Head of Finance

As Commercial Finance Manager I make the most of the opportunity to really make a difference to the performance of the business. Acting as the key business partner to the Taverns & Premium Operations team, I report on the key trends and performance, challenge the norm as part of Operational meetings and reviews, and most importantly highlight the opportunities to drive business improvement. I develop my own team, giving them the opportunity to flourish in their own roles and set them up for success in the future. Coaching and training doesn't stop there though, with the constant improvement in commercial acumen across the business being one of my key strengths.

Commercial Finance Manager - Venture, Pitcher & Piano and Revere Pub Company

Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Mitchells & Butlers are one of the leading operators of pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK, and have been serving with PRIDE since 1898. You will know Mitchells & Butlers, even if you don't realise it as we operate some of the leading brands in the market, employing nearly 44,000 people across 1,700 business. Our most recognisable brands include Harvester, Toby Carvery, All Bar One, Browns and Miller & Carter. Guests love to eat & drink with us!

Harvester Restaurants operate 230+ pub restaurants across the UK, from Aberdeen to Weymouth. Our passionate teams love making our guests feel good, with an amazing range of food built around our famous rotisserie chicken, ribs and FREE salad bar.

As a Retail Business Manager (Area Operations Manager) my role is to lead, inspire and develop a team of 15 restaurant managers and their retail teams to deliver an amazing experience for all our guests. I work hard for my team, leading by example, promoting an open and honest environment where everyone has a voice and an opportunity to develop themselves and their business. Being sales focused and guest obsessed are my keys to success, with my background in finance making sure I always keep an eye on the profits - after all it's all about the cash in the bank!

Key Achievements (1st 9 months):
Scorecard: Improvement in every metric on the company balanced scorecard
Team: Retail Team Turnover 72% - improved by 4% and GM Engagement 86% - improved by 9%
Guests: Improved Guest Satisfaction by 2% and reduced complaints to 1.4 per 1000 meals
Practices: 95% compliant with company food and fire health & safety standards and processes
Profits: Improved profit performance vs budget by 167% and profit gearing by 78%

Retail Business Manager - Harvester Restaurants

As the Retail Business Manager (Area Operations Manager) my role was to lead, inspire and develop a team of 13 restaurant managers and their retail teams to deliver an amazing experience for all our guests. I worked hard for my team, leading by example, promoting an open and honest environment where everyone has a voice and an opportunity to develop themselves and their business. Being sales focused and guest obsessed are my keys to success, with my background in finance making sure I always keep an eye on the profits - after all it's all about the cash in the bank!

Key Achievements:
Scorecard: Moved the district up 75 places on the company scorecard
Sales: Improved L4L sales trajectory by +10% and L4L NOMS by +15%
Profits: Improved L4L Profit Gearing by 31%
Team: Held team turnover flat, and delivered GM engagement of 70.2
Practices: Improved 5:5 NSF scores by 24%, with 9 businesses achieving 5:5
Guest: Increased NPS by 2%, reduced guest complaints ratio to 0.9 per 1000 NOMs

Business Partner to the Brand Operations Director, Retail Directors and the Brand Support Team. Helping to shape the future brand strategy, interpreting and communicating financial information to maximise business profitability. Improve the commercial awareness of the organisation through coaching and training. Regular business performance review with the Chief Operating Officer.

Finance Manager - Harvester Restaurants

Working closely with the Director of Brand Finance and Leadership teams to deliver a robust capital plan throughout the year. Monitor expenditure and returns are in line with expectations, advising the business where risks and opportunities lie. Provide up to date financial templates to support investment appraisals. Accountable for delivering a number of key central projects and/or initiatives to help improve ways of working. Act as a coach and mentor to new members of the wider Finance team.

Finance Manager - Capital Planning

Business Partner to the Brand Operations Director, Retail Directors and the Brand Support Team. Helping to shape the future brand strategy, interpreting and communicating financial information to maximise business profitability. Improve the commercial awareness of the organisation through coaching and training.

Finance Manager - Sizzling Pubs and Oak Tree Pubs

Accountable for all investment reporting, monitoring the impact and effectiveness of the capital investment in new sites, brand conversions and key areas of maintenance

Investment Performance Manager

Sought out new and innovative support solutions to help franchisees develop their businesses, in conjunction with managing the finance and credit control functions

Franchise Finance Manager

Interpreted and communicated current and future financial trends, promoting financial awareness throughout the Brand Operations team, driving profitability and maximising business value

Operational Analyst

MG Motor UK Ltd

Responsible for all investment programme appraisal from revenue down to cashflow. Accountable for key inputs into the budgeting and business planning processes.

Commercial Finance Manager

The Business Explorer - Helping you discover business success through my curiosity

Pausing and focusing on enhancing your business can seem like a luxury you can't afford. Yet, these moments of reflection and planning are where the seeds of untapped potential are found. 

I’m Dave, The Business Explorer. My passion is using curiosity to drive business innovation and success. With 30 years of experience, I've guided leaders to make impactful decisions, enabling their businesses to innovate, thrive, and positively impact their communities. My approach fosters excellence and efficiency and ensures the team is primed for sustainable growth. What drives me is seeing my client partners achieve and surpass their goals, knowing they're set for long-term success.

Here’s how we can embark on this journey together:

1. Engage in dynamic sessions designed to spark curiosity and uncover new possibilities within your business. Our journey doesn't end there; I'll be your long-term partner, dedicated to charting the course that leads to sustainable success.

2. Facing business challenges can be daunting, however across eight coaching sessions, we'll delve deep into the issues that keep you up at night, finding solutions and strategies to move forward.

3. Whether it's a keynote address, workshop, or seminar, my speaking engagements are not just events—they're catalysts for change, offering actionable value that resonates long after the applause fades.

Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate and use curiosity to help you build a better business.

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