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

Meetings Made Easy

Meeting Broker 

Eldorado Resorts, Inc.

Representing the Eldorado Resorts Tri-Properties in Downtown Reno!  Your next meeting destination is just a phone call away!  Let me show you the ENERGY our location will bring to your events!

Business Development Director

Silver Legacy Resort Casino

I represent the Silver Legacy Resort in the North and South East Territories --- look forward to working with you on your next meeting!!

Grand Sierra Resort

Northeast/Southeast Territory, Small Meetings and Small Sports Market --- I look forward to working with you toward booking your business at the Grand Sierra Resort!!!

Visionary Hospitality Marketing

Develop business leads for Hotel Sales Staff, Cold Calls, Training, Tools, Research and Development

Senior Director Business Development

Reno-Tahoe Convention Visitors Authority

I connect meeting planners to the best destination in the west coast Reno-Tahoe, America's Adventure Place.  
My role is to develop relationships with meeting planners from across the nation and to distribute leads for meetings to our hotel partners in the Reno-Tahoe area.  I love doing my job and while it is my responsibility to build relationships; It is not as much work for me as a great chance to make friends in all parts of the USA!

Reno-Sparks Convention Visitors Authority

Responsible for representing the community to meeting planners in broad market segments across the country with a focus in the North East and Mid-Atlantic region.

Work with bureau team and hotel partners on sales missions, trade events, familiarization trips and in bid presentations

Maintain internal and external relationships with office colleagues and hotel industry to insure good team demographics working together toward success

Communicate to colleagues and hotel community on a variety of matters to make certain everyone is on the same page with clients, site visits, events and proposals

Ability to communicate with all levels of clients from President of the Company to Volunteer Meeting Planner positions

Strong relationships within the Meeting and Hospitality Community on a national level including third party planners such as Helms Briscoe, Conference Direct and Experient

Skilled with preparing creative and functional proposals 

Responsible for arranging appointments with clients in designated marketplace, scheduling lunches, dinners, activities, office appointments, group presentations and managing all travel associated with out-of-market clients

Ogden, Utah Convention Visitors Bureau

Responsible for hiring, training, motivating and direct management of sales professionals; indirectly responsible for management of office staff

Word Perfect, Delphi, HIFUT, various relationship management software programs, Outlook, Excel and a strong understanding of database management, systems

Strong communication skills using all methods of media to ensure appropriate individuals are kept in the loop when necessary

A strong commitment to the use of technology to enhance and increase productivity

Understand the importance of timely reporting to directors

Create Sales and Marketing Plan including budget

Strong presentation skills for on-site and group proposal presentations

Director of Sales

Holiday Inn/Days Inn

Worked with clients toward group room bookings and small meetings.  Representative with the Convention Visitors Authority for the hotel to ensure captured leads and proposals submitted timely.

Email me at: tpearman@meetingsme.com - Connect with me on Instagram: yourmeetingbroker
I work with organizations, companies and planners to help them with site selection and contract negotiation at hotels, resorts and destinations around the world. I provide unbiased, transparent and complimentary services. I ensure that my clients are in the know about industry events, Familiarization Trips, hotel offers and new trends. I secure the absolute best rates/concessions and make sure my clients are protected in their contracts without leaving anything on the table. I'm an extra hand to your organization, obtaining multiple competitive offers from vendor partners. My clients have complete control over the process, site visits, discussions and decisions. I make sure they are provided with all material to make an informed choice.

In addition, Meetings Made Easy has a variety of meeting services. We are your one stop shop for on-site services, virtual meeting needs, marketing material and a myriad of other options.

I look forward to adding you as a client and becoming your trusted Meeting Broker!

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