Today we’d like to introduce you to Nick Christman.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I got my first taste of the industry 10 years ago playing with bands and touring along the south coast. In that time, I became quickly fascinated with the technical side of audio and visual production. In 2013, I was hired on by a very reputable A/V Production company in Houston, TX where I quickly became a staple in the industry. In my time in Texas, I helped produce events for Snoop Dogg, Drake, One Republic, KC and the Sunshine Band, Lyle Lovett, The Suffers, David Tutera, Cory Morrow, Clay Walker, Gatorade, Chevron, Cadillac, BMW, and much more!
Has it been a smooth road?
The road that has brought me to where I am in this industry has been full of blood, sweat, and tears. Ever-changing schedules, very long and arduous work days in the field, and just learning the in’s and out’s of the industry has proven to be very overwhelming at times. On top of all this, I’m also in sales so keeping up with clients and forming those industry relationships has been a job all by itself. The balancing act between sales and technician work has been the biggest obstacle for me. I’ve really had to make sure not to spread myself too thin.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
ABOUT US: In 1981 Dave Howell began his career in AV and through the years gained experience with in-house hotels such as the Ritz Carlton San Francisco, La Costa Resort & Spa and the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. In 1999 he opened the doors of Velocity Audio Visual Services as a provider of presentational AV equipment and rentals for the meeting and events industry. After 12 years of growth and thousands of successfully executed programs around the country, Dave rebranded the company as Velocity Audio Visual Inc. in 2011 to better serve his clients and the innovation culture of the time. At this time, Velocity invested in LED Display Technology and became San Diego’s premier LED Display provider featuring San Diego’s most complete inventory of LED Display.
OUR PEOPLE: Combined, our senior staff has over seventy years of hands-on professional experience in the audiovisual entertainment field. Our technical staff is highly-trained, versatile and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. In 2012 Velocity expanded its capabilities menu to include an Event & Presentation Producer. This new service provides our clients with a dedicated event professional capable of providing: Creative Concepts and Theme Development, Program Design & Integration, Content Development, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Room & Stage Layouts, PowerPoint and Keynote Builds, Speaker Coordination and Presentational Coaching.
OUR COMMITMENT: At Velocity Audio Visual Inc. we are committed to the highest level of customer service while providing the latest in modern audio-visual & lighting equipment, custom stage design, and event and presentation production services.
Velocity offers an extensive menu of pre and post production services and equipment. We partner with our clients to communicate their key message, bring their brands to life, and deliver high-energy presentations that inspire.
OUR CAPABILITIES: Velocity has invested millions of dollars in a wide range of ultra-modern, High Definition equipment. Our state-of-the-art technology has positioned us as one of the leading AV providers and innovators in the United States. Our equipment includes the Christie HD projection technology, Line Array sound systems and Digital Mixing consoles, 3mm-10mm Pitch LED Displays, Sony HD camera systems, LED Conventional and Moving head lights, and much more!
OUR CLIENTS: Velocity is based in San Diego, California but we go way beyond its borders to support and stage major productions around the country. We service all segments of the Hospitality and Meeting & Events industry including nationally recognized member-based associations, Fortune 500 companies, leading pharmaceutical, life science and biotech companies. We gladly support numerous non-profit organizations in their annual fundraising efforts and we are honored to be Diamond & Platinum Level supporters of the San Diego Chapter of Meeting Professionals International.
OUR COMMUNITY: Velocity senior staff and employees are encouraged to be active in the community and we are proud to be members of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the International Special Events Society (ISES), The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau (ConVis) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Velocity is also proud of our participation and continued support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, San Diego Center for Children, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and San Diego Old Aztec Athletic Association, Conquer Chiari Walk Across America, Dysautonomia International and Rady Children’s Hospital.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Yes, San Diego is a great city for the event industry. As the nations top wedding destination location and the hub for many corporate events, this city offers great potential for anyone in the event industry. If someone was just starting out in the industry here, I would recommend joining a few different event professionals organizations. Networking and developing friends within the industry has proven to be very beneficial and correlates closely with company/individual success.
Pricing:
- Social Photo Booth – $800
- Lighting Packages – $500
- Audio Packages – $500
- Video Packages – $500
Contact Info:
- Address: 7345 Mission Gorge Road, Suite K San Diego, CA 92120
- Website: www.velocityavs.com
- Phone: 858-279-2255
- Email: nick@velocityavs.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityavs
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leddisplaysandiego
Image Credit:
Paul Douda Photography
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