The Barbizon Lighting
Company is pleased to announce Jaison O’Connor as its new Sales Manager to lead
the company’s Florida products and expendables sales operations which includes
the Miramar and Orlando offices.
Originally from Trinidad
and Tobago, Mr. O'Connor has over 10 years of experience working within the entertainment industry as a
Manufacturer's Representative for major audio and lighting companies with a
focus on Florida and the Caribbean markets, earning him industry accreditation.
Most recently, Mr.
O'Connor represented lighting and special effects manufacturer Hanson
ProSystems as International Business Manager, where he was responsible for both
US and International markets. Mr. O'Connor developed new marketing strategies
to increase market share while overseeing the sales team and extending reliable
service and system solutions.
“Barbizon is very
thrilled to have someone with Jaison’s experience in our Florida offices,”
remarked Barbizon’s President Jonathan Resnick, “his expertise in sales and
sales management in Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America will be a
tremendous asset - not only to Barbizon Florida, but to Barbizon’s entire
management team."
"It is a
tremendous opportunity for me to join the Barbizon Lighting team and to apply
my passion for the entertainment industry to the markets we oversee" says
Mr. O'Connor. "I look forward to working with a company that is
undoubtedly a beacon for sales, service and support for the film, theatre,
entertainment and lighting industries, and to further developing our Florida,
Caribbean, Central and South American markets."
Mr. O’Connor will be working
out of Barbizon’s South Florida office located in Miramar, Florida and can be
reached at 954-919-6495 or emailed in either English or Spanish at joconnor@barbizon.com.
