Craig Heiman

About Craig Heiman

Since I was a kid, I\'ve been driven by a passion for innovation. My entrepreneurial journey began with a simple avocado stand, where I leveraged my family\'s tree to sell fresh avocados to passersby. To scale my operations, I innovatively promoted my avocados by amplifying announcements from my upstairs window, an early glimpse into my knack for marketing.After high school, I served in the U.S. Navy, which broadened my horizons and deepened my appreciation for understanding diverse cultures. This experience was invaluable as I transitioned into higher education, earning a bachelor\'s degree in Marketing from the Art Institute in San Diego, CA. My academic journey refined my abilities in copywriting and strategic communication, paving the way for my career in the corporate world.My professional path began at Spinitar, where I delved into the audiovisual field, crafting B2B solutions that melded technology with user-centric design. My journey continued at Plus Corporation, a leading Japanese projector OEM company, where I ascended from a regional role to Director of Sales. This position enriched my understanding of the AV industry from the manufacturer\'s and dealer\'s perspectives, revealing the essentials of a successful AV integrator.In June 2002, I founded AV Planners in Los Angeles, CA, applying my experience and insights to establish a company that meets and exceeds the audiovisual marketplace\'s evolving needs. We are dedicated to innovating and integrating state-of-the-art audiovisual technologies at AV Planners. We specialize in creating custom solutions that enhance communication and collaboration across various sectors, including corporate, education, healthcare, and studios. Our mission is to empower organizations to achieve their communication goals We specialize in creating and executing top-quality audiovisual designs that deliver seamless and meaningful experiences to our clients.

Experience

1. CEO

   Av Planners

   Jan 2005 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   AV Planners is a full-service audio-visual and technology systems integrator that serves business, education, and other verticals. We take pride in providing reliable AV systems, but we’re more than an integrator of audio-visual and collaboration solutions. We have over 50 years of combined experience in answering organizations’ most complex problems and technical challenges. We’ve implemented and standardized #audiovisual systems for companies in all major markets and industries nationwide, including Fortune 500 companies.We specialize in designing and installing audio and video systems, control systems, video collaboration, access control, and network management by simplifying complex processes to provide a robust, intelligent software and AV system for efficient workflows and effective communication.

Education

• The Advertising Arts College

  Bachelor of Science in Advertising, Design and Visual Communications, General

  1989 — 1992

• The Art Institute

  Advertising