michael mell

As a professional with extensive achievements in design and operations, my track record includes creative and operational contributions on four continents.

Designing large scale facilities has afforded me the opportunity for planning, scheduling, site logistics and negotiation. My book, Building Better Theaters (ET Press 2006) will see its second edition later this year. I have been published in trade magazines and served as an industry expert on a variety of convention and educational panels.

My core strengths include creating innovative improvement ideas to enhance user experience; developing and delivering presentations; planning and design; and budgeting. I have managed budgets to $3M and staff size of six. I am conversant in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

I have a MA from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a BA from CUNY Queens College in New York. I am involved in many professional associations and have led seminars on the process of design for performance facilities at many conventions and trade shows.

Specialties:
Capital Planning / Events / Multi-Site /
Vendor Relations / Communications / Alliances /
Training / RFP / Business Development /
International / Analysis / Budgets /
Cost Control / Negotiations / P&L / Displays /
Value engineering

Extensive achievements in operations management
for large scale projects....