Cory Payne
About Cory Payne
Cory Payne is a Senior Manager at Long View Systems, where he has worked since 2021, overseeing P&L ownership and driving revenue growth. He has extensive experience in business operations and management, having held various roles at PSAV and other companies in the Calgary area.
Current Role at Long View Systems
Cory Payne serves as a Senior Manager at Long View Systems, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has P&L ownership, which involves overseeing financial performance and driving year-over-year revenue growth and profitability. He provides strategic influence on the product roadmap and manages the partner network, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Additionally, Cory supervises the technical platform and client operations, as well as the SAM/SOM team members, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Previous Experience at PSAV
Cory Payne has extensive experience with PSAV, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He worked as the Business Process & Operations Manager from 2011 to 2017, focusing on operational efficiency in the Calgary area. He also served as the IT Business Relationship Manager for 9 months in 2019 to 2020. Prior to these roles, he was the Co-Director of Audiovisual at the Hyatt Regency Calgary from 2003 to 2007 and later as Special Projects Manager from 2007 to 2011. His diverse roles at PSAV contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the audiovisual industry.
Educational Background
Cory Payne studied at the University of Regina, where he pursued a Diploma of Arts in Business Administration and Management from 1998 to 2001. He also attended Canadian Bible College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religion/Religious Studies from 1995 to 2000. His educational background provides a foundation for his managerial and operational roles in the business sector.
Career at Sharp's Audio Visual
Before joining PSAV, Cory Payne worked at Sharp's Audio Visual as the Rentals & Staging Manager for 9 months in 2003. This role involved overseeing the logistics and management of audiovisual equipment rentals and staging for various events, further enhancing his expertise in the audiovisual field.
Short Tenure at Long View Systems
Cory Payne briefly worked at Long View Systems as a Systems Consultant for 2 months in 2020. This position allowed him to gain insights into the company's operations and set the stage for his later role as Senior Manager, where he now plays a critical role in strategic decision-making.