Built Kick Off

I played a pivotal role in elevating our company’s annual kick-off event, Built Kick-Off (BKO), by leading the technical planning and execution. This year, leadership aimed to transform the event by moving it off-site to a professional venue with advanced audio/visual (A/V) capabilities and a more engaging atmosphere. Leveraging my previous experience with advanced A/V equipment from volunteer work in high school and college, I stepped up to direct the technical aspects of the event.

• Enhance the Event Experience: Transition the annual kick-off to a professional venue to create a dynamic and engaging environment for all team members.
• Deliver High-Quality A/V Production: Utilize advanced A/V equipment to improve in-house visuals and ensure a seamless broadcast for remote attendees via Zoom.
• Cost Efficiency: Achieve a high-caliber event without the expense of hiring external A/V companies, thereby saving the company significant funds.

• Technical Planning Lead: Took the initiative to lead the technical planning for the event, drawing upon my A/V expertise.
• A/V Technical Director: Acted as the technical director on the day of the event, managing both the in-house A/V setup and the live Zoom broadcast.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with various teams across the company and worked closely with the executive team to ensure all technical requirements were met.
• Resource Management: Optimized the use of in-house resources and equipment to deliver a professional-quality event without external assistance.

Challenges

• Complex Technical Setup: Managing advanced A/V equipment in an unfamiliar venue required meticulous planning and technical proficiency.
• Dual Audience Engagement: Needed to provide an exceptional experience for both in-person attendees and remote participants.
• Budget Constraints: Aimed to deliver a Fortune 500-level event experience while adhering to budget limitations.
• High Expectations: Ensuring a flawless execution under the scrutiny of leadership and the entire company.

Solutions and Achievements

• Flawless Execution: Delivered a seamless event that exceeded expectations, with smooth transitions and high-quality audio and visuals.
• Cost Savings: Successfully executed the event without the need for expensive external A/V companies, saving the company tens of thousands of dollars.
• Positive Feedback: Received overwhelming positive feedback from the executive team and employees, who were impressed by the professionalism of the event.
• Boosted Morale: The event energized the team and fostered a revitalized enthusiasm as the company entered a critical year for our product.
• Effective Remote Broadcast: Managed a high-quality Zoom broadcast that allowed remote team members to fully participate and engage with the event.