Javits Center
Gilbert Colon has extensive experience in logistics and management, currently serving as the Manager of Logistics Solutions at Javits Center since March 2022. Prior to this role, Colon worked at Amazon as an Area Manager and held the position of Warehouse Supervisor at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, where responsibilities included managing a staff of 50 union employees, optimizing logistics and delivery times, and promoting workplace safety. Additional experience includes roles as District Sales Supervisor and Business Development Lead at Coca-Cola, where leadership, customer engagement, and sales growth were key focuses. Earlier in the career, Colon held various roles at The Coca-Cola Company and Sprint, demonstrating a strong ability to manage teams, handle escalations, and increase productivity. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Iona University and a certificate from Skidmore College in Web Page and Multimedia Design.
Javits Center
The Javits Center is the busiest convention center in the US, hosting the world's leading conventions, trade shows and special events on Manhattan's West Side. With 850,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space and 122 meeting rooms across six city blocks, the iconic structure generates up to $2.0 billion in annual economic activity for New York and supports as many as 18,000 jobs a year.