Mike Ellis is a Project Manager and owner of Tifosi Solutions LLC seeking a career where he can utilize his skills in project management, administration, communication and technology. He has over 20 years of experience managing technology projects and digital signage systems, and holds certifications in Project Management and as a Certified Technology Specialist. His background includes roles as an IT Project Manager, Director of Event Technology, Audio Engineer, and he currently owns his own consulting business.

1. Mike Ellis, PMP, CTS
Gilbert, AZ 85296 United States
http://www.mikedeanellis.com
623-451-3677
mikedeanellis@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE To pursue a career where I would be an equal asset to an organization that provides
quality service and integrity with high standards. Where I would be able to utilize and
expand my strengths and capabilities. I am a goal-oriented, highly motivated individual
with great attention for detail and problem solving. I have a proven ability to make
sound decisions and work independently or as part of a team. I have strong
administration, communication, organization and computer skills.
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SKILLS PMP credential with Project Management Institute, CTS credential with Infocomm
International. Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Terminal Services, MS SharePoint,
MS ACT!, MS Project, Zoho CRM, MS CRM, MS Word, MS Excel, TeamViewer,
LogMeIn, MS Office 1997-2003, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and many other Audio
Visual related software titles.
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WORK EXPERIENCE Tifosi Solutions LLC
Owner
04/2012 - Present
Scottsdale, AZ
My first contract is going to be with AVS - Audio Visual Source, managing over 65
locations' digital signs. This includes repair, maintenance, account relations, preparing
signs for new locations, amongst everything else that needs to be done to run a
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PSAV
Director, Installed Digital Services
03/2010 - 04/2012
Tempe, AZ
Ensure the highest standard of product and service to the client / customer while
maintaining operations efficiency, intradepartmental communication, and a cohesive
relationship with other departments and business units. Leading the Installed Digital
Services operations focus and reporting to the Vice President, Design & Installation, this
role will be responsible for overall effectiveness and success in assigned product lines
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PSAV
Project Manager, Design & Installation
Services
01/2009 - 03/2010
Tempe, AZ
Provide event technology system installation support to PSAV customers.
Responsibilities include supervising Installation Technicians, systems fabrication,
project coordination, audiovisual systems installation, consultation, design services,
problem solving, repair and customer service support.-
PSAV
IT Project Manager
04/2007 - 01/2009
Phoenix, AZ
Define and manage projects at the task level for a number of concurrent IT projects,
provide leadership to the project teams and to be a communications channel between the
business community and IT.

2. -Manage the full project life-cycle from initiation until closing
-Ensure effective communication between all members of the project team by ensuring
timely and appropriate generation, collection, and dissemination of project information
-Prepare, manage, and report on overall project schedule and budget to appropriate
managerial levels
-Lead day to day project activities required to deliver an excellent product
-Identify, assess, and facilitate resolution to business and technical problems/issues/ and
risks
-Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with all appropriate
institutional users, management, as well as any third party service providers/vendors that
are integral to the project delivery
-Provide post-release analysis of what can be improved in the process for future projects-
PSAV
Business Project Manager
01/2006 - 04/2007
Phoenix, AZ
Working with IT department to prepare and implement and new company wide billing
software system. I am using my successful knowledge from years in the field to prepare
the software.
-Supervise a staff of thirteen Subject Matter Experts
-Lots of communication through all levels of the company and business lines
-Responsible for successful roll-out of the program to over 600 locations
-Responsible for writing test scripts and full system testing-
PSAV
Director Of Event Technology
09/1997 - 01/2006
Scottsdale, AZ
Started as a technician and quickly moved to Assistant Director then onto Director in
2000. I have successfully managed my department at the DoubleTree Paradise Valley
Resort for over 5 years now and am looking at moving forward in my career.
-Consistently have one of the highest rated Profit Margins in the region
-Over the last two years, have been the highest rated department in the hotel regarding
customer surveys
-Successfully manage and mentor a staff of four
-Have successfully maintained and enhanced the hotel relationship for many years
-Have done very well on the sales side as well as the operational-
PSAV
Subject Matter Expert
04/2005 - 01/2006
Phoenix, AZ
I have been working as a Subject Matter Expert on the new Helios V2 project while also
still working as Director of Event Technology.
-Made several trips to Schaumburg for meetings with IT regarding testing of the product
-Have successfully represented the Presentation Services side of the project throughout
-I have also been an unofficial "training guy" in my region assisting other DET's with
Helios, ACT, Reporting, and Oracle. Have also recently been involved in training of a
new DET-
Oceanway Recording
Assistant Audio Engineer
06/1994 - 09/1997
Hollywood, CA
Promoted rapidly from intern to setup engineer, then finally to assistant audio engineer -
Recorded many platinum selling albums with big-name bands such as The Rolling
Stones, Travis Tritt, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Dr. Dre, Toni Braxton, and
many, many others.
-Aligned and maintained MultiTrack Recorders

3. -Setup and placement of the worlds most expensive microphone collection
-Became very proficient on Neve, SSL and many other Consoles-
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EDUCATION Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
Degree in Recording Arts
1993 - 1994
Phoenix, AZ
4.0 Grade Point Average-
Northern Arizona University
Ongoing Studies in Computer Science
1991 - 1992
Flagstaff, AZ
3.5 Grade Point Average-
Mesa State College
Ongoing Studies in Computer Science
1989 - 1990
Grand Junction, CO
3.2 Grade Point Average-
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CERTIFICATIONS PMP (Project Management Professional)
CTS (Certified Technology Specialist)
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CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Project Management Institute-I volunteered previously with the local chapter as the
Audio Visual Manager. I also am actively involved in the IT and AV at my local
church.
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INTERESTS project management, organizational development, strategic planning, professional
networking, family, IT, internet, auto racing, reading novels.
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