1. DAVID R. RUSSELL
P. O. Box 237 Ontario, Ohio 44862 ۰ (C) 419.631.1557 ۰ dave@fuzeeventgroup.com
Summary of Qualifications
 Accomplished, Operations Director, Communications Director, Sales & Marketing Director, Event Director/Manager
 Enthusiastic achiever with strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, strategic- planning
and analytical abilities
 Diligent, proven contributor, accustomed to meeting deadlines; often managing multiple projects concurrently, in
high-pressure situations by actively partnering with all levels of leadership and coordinating with cross-functional
teams to achieve objectives
 Flexible, dedicated, team player, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, willing to do whatever it takes
 Committed self-starter with high energy level and strong work ethic, skilled in various disciplines of operations, sales,
event planning, live events, communications, broadcasting, and marketing.
Areas of Knowledge
 National Sales & Marketing Director  Market & Industry Analysis
 Event Planning & Management  Customer Relationship Management
 Contract Negotiations, Proposals & Budget  Strategic Planning & Staff Development
 Sound, Lighting, Video Production, Broadcasting  Inventory Planning & Control
 Executive Proposals & Presentations
 Communications, Electronic, Print & Social Media
 Project Management
 Live Events, Expo’s, Live Concerts
Professional Experience
Fuze Event Group, Columbus, Ohio
Owner/Event Senior Director, March 2009 – Current Owner Operator - Developed events for hundreds of fortune
500 companies, Federal & State Government, NASCAR, IZOD Indy Car Series, NHRA Events, NHL All Star hockey events,
Presidential Conventions & Rallies, Fairs & Festivals, and Concert Series, Pageants, National and Local Expo’s. National
Sales & Marketing Director, Audio, Lighting and Video Production, Technical & Live Event/Director, Live Event Coordinator,
Live Event On-Site Producer and Director, Conception and Design Coordinator, Set Designer & Builder, Expo and Design
Decorating Coordinator, Artist Management, Artist Booking, Web Development, Site Advance Coordinator, CAD
development, Event Venue Negotiations and Contracts, Set Up, Transportation Coordinator for Staff, VIP’s and Equipment.
Posh Event Services, Columbus, Ohio
Operations Director, March 2008 – June 2012 National Live Events Director, National Sales Director, Corporate
Events, Audio Lighting and Video Production, Corporate Event Director, Expo Show Coordinator, Tour Manager, Sales &
Marketing, Artist Management, Artist Booking Services, Set Design, CAD & Visio 3D Designs, Banquet Event Orders, Site
Advance, Transportation, Client Communications, RFP’s, Food & Beverage Coordinator, and Logistics Management.
National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws, Alexander, VA & Memphis, TN.
Operations Director-National Event Planner Jan 2001 – Jan 2008 Operations Manager, Event Logistics
Director, IT Operations & Facilities Management, Event Design and Planning, Communications, Electronic & Print Design,
IT Network, Telecommunications, Web Site Development, Staff Training, Software/Hardware, Property Management,
Vendor Relations, Hotel & Transportation Logistics, BEO’s, Live Audio/Video Production, Produced and Directed all
Corporate Events and Productions.
State of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation / Ohio Governor’s Office, Columbus, Ohio
Communications Department Manager, Jan 1999 – June 2007 Special Events Director for Corporate Affairs
Department, Audio Visual Production Manager, Governor of Ohio’s Special Events Support, Corporate Event Planning for
over a 120+ events a year, Communications Department Manager, Manager of BWC Production Studios, Media Center
Manager, BWC Auditorium & Videoconference Center Manager, Special Events & Logistics, Print & Electronic Media,
Marketing, Transportation and Media Relations.

2. First Energy Corporation - Ohio Edison Corporation, Mansfield, Ohio
Customer Contact Center Manager, (1995 - 1999) Customer Contact Center Developer, Customer Service Inquiries,
Marketing, Marketing and Product Sales, Credit Procedures, Billing Inquiries, Media relations, Public Utilities Commission
of Ohio Liaison, Customer Rates and Adjustments, Advanced Computer Skills in Mac & Microsoft Office Products.
Ontario Police Department, Ontario, Ohio
Law Enforcement Officer, (1992-1996) Police Officer, Police Dispatcher, Road Patrol, Firing Range
Instructor, LEADS Certified, Reports, Traffic patrol, Undercover Investigations, BCI Investigations,
Surveillance and various job duties dealing with law enforcement and dispatching.
WCMH/NBC TV, Channel 4, Columbus, Ohio
Television Production Engineer (1993 - 1995) Engineering Department, Live Broadcast to include News
and Special Events, Daily Productions, Directing, Producing, Master Control Operator, Audio, Tape, Editing,
Satellite Uplinks & Downlinks, WWHO53 Master Control Operator.
WNCO Radio & TV 59, Columbus, Ohio
Television Production Engineer & Live Events Director/Producer (1990 – 1993) Live event
productions, Live event planning, Videographer, Reporter, Director, New Production, Teleprompter, Editor,
Master Control Technician, Duplication Services, Commercial Division Director, Transportation & Logistics,
Station Marketing Coordinator.
Sound Express Productions, Mansfield, Ohio – Owner and Operator
Owner – Audio Visual Production Company, (1980-2000) Daily Operations to include Sales & Marketing, Logistics,
Live Show Design and Productions, Lighting, Audio, Video Production. Touring, Trucking, Rigging, Banquet Services,
Hospitality Areas, Karaoke, Disc Jockey Services, Expo Services, Entertainment Services, Booking Manager, Tour
Management, Purchasing. Experience: Miss America Program, Miss Ohio Scholarship Program, Provided AV for over 180
Entertainers & Productions from Nashville, TN.
Education:
North Central State University, Mansfield, Ohio
Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Communications & Media Productions
Ohio Peace Officers Training, Wooster, Ohio
Law Enforcement Certification via Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Ohio Fire Academy, Mansfield, Ohio
Ohio Firefighter Certification & EMT, EMT-A & Paramedic Certification
References:
Aaron Wilburn –Christian Comedian, Christian song writer and performer - 615.456.3393
Adam Crabb – Southern Gospel Christian Singer & Musician – 615.522.4084
John Kunkle – Director & Producer of Miss Ohio Scholarship Program – 740.704.2422
Reference Letters or other contact information will be provided upon request.