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New Jersey, United States

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for all aspects of logistics, marketing, staff management, vendor, venue, and celebrity guest relations for multiple fan conventions, including Eternal Con (Long Island's largest Comic Con), Winter Con, and L.I. Horror ConHeavy focus on media buying, including digital, television, and printCoordinated responsibilities for a staff of 40+ employees, supervisors, and volunteers to ensure excellent execution of the events Designed, implemented, and utilized reporting and communication systems for all staffAccountable for the seamless operation of back-to-back panels, movie screenings, and performances during shows with upwards of 10,000+ people in attendanceInvolved with event planning such as, floor layout, marketing, and celebrity guest selection including cost benefit analysis and brand value

New York City Metropolitan Area

Event and content photographer.Developed marketing strategies for advertisers.

Realized an untapped section of the nightlife market and using the common trend of nightlife photography, quickly filled the gap becoming the largest live music nightlife website in the New Jersey marketDeveloped business strategy plan, which harnessed the power of social networking including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and Myspace resulting in a consistent 80,000 monthly hits in its first 2 quartersSuccessfully negotiated partnerships with venues and leaders in the market to add content and increase site traffic including Steppin Out magazine (#1 Alternative weekly nightlife publication in the market)Analyzed site heuristics and user feedback to modify the business strategy, signifying a willingness and ability to constantly monitor and predict market trends always staying ahead of the curveCreated an incentive program to inexpensively encourage other content providers to contribute to the site. This has led to expansion into 7 states along the northeastern United StatesTrained all photographers on creating successful nightlife imagery

Paramus, New Jersey

Selected to manage one of six high profile holiday retail experiences for the most exciting company in the worldSingled out for enthusiasm and exceptional knowledge of Client’s products during national trainingResponsible for interviewing, selecting exceptional staff, and ensuring they maintained top level knowledge of all products and services.Maintained a seamless interaction with our location, technical, and production staff vendorsEstablished and executed timely reporting procedures for assistant managers and experience team members to inform Marketstar and the Client on daily activity.Managed and successfully achieved an entertaining and educational experience based around the client’s products in high paced retail environment.At conclusion of project, was offered other positions within Marketstar due to excellent performance

Advanced from Market Manager to Program Manger to Metro Manager in under 8 months.Position entails training and supervising all full time and part time staff, managing large inventories of gratis and event equipment, generating performance reports, handling payroll and developing, promoting, managing and evaluating events.Provide clients with product sampling, consumer engagements, industry and event analysis and event ideas, optimizing market penetration and product exposure.Motivated previously underperforming staff to exceed goals by more than 200%, with-in the first quarter by introducing a competitive environment, retraining staff and rewarding highest performing team members.

Advanced from Lead Field Agent position by this nationwide marketing company that specializes in marketing products in bars and clubs to direct the promotion of the Camel brand to adult only facilities.Position entails training and supervising entire New Jersey staff, managing large inventories of gratis and event equipment, generating performance reports, handling payroll and developing, promoting, managing and evaluating events.Provide clients with product sampling, consumer engagements, industry and event analysis and event ideas, optimizing market penetration and product exposure.Translated extensive industry expertise and business contacts to successfully execute more than 40 events targeted to key demographics in 2006. Motivated previously underperforming staff to exceed goals by more than 200% by introducing a competitive environment, retraining staff and rewarding highest performing team members.Developed promotional events relevant to the clients' brands to create product awareness among the nightlife elite.

Established a privately owned promotions, club management and event planning company and managed all areas of daily operations to meet the needs of mid level club clients.Range of responsibility and services included staffing, promotions, stage management, entertainment and talent scouting, show production, venue and contract negotiations and on-site event management.Leveraged experience in all areas of entertainment to accommodate the needs of talent, venues and client while meeting company budget and profitability goals.Secured key clients such as Albion-Batcave in New York City to handle all New Jersey promotions and management of major events and weekly party, providing a steady revenue stream that served as a launching point to hundreds of other ventures.Utilized marketing savvy to innovate new promotional programs, as well as design and create flyers promoting events and clients.Called on networking and negotiation skills to secure event sponsors such as radio stations, record labels and local businesses.Used contacts to bring multiple bands on 89.5 WSOU, the nation's #1 college radio station. Credited with promoting the three largest local shows in the history of the legendary Birch Hill Nightclub, the club known for launching the careers of bands such as Bon Jovi and Skid Row. AXIS LOUNGE

Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States

Chosen to manage bar operations, oversee daytime shifts, source and book entertainment and promote events at this large lounge located near Midtown Manhattan and behind Giants Stadium and Continental Airlines Arena.Scope of responsibility included ordering and controlling inventories, planning all aspects of parties, booking talent, planning and buying advertisement and training, supervising and evaluating staff.Played a key role in the initial development of the bar, participating in construction to position the venue for high volume bartending.Ensured the success of special events by providing hands-on management for all event details from conception through performance.Entrusted to act on behalf of venue ownership in their absence due to demonstrated leadership and management abilities.; in 1993 Club PromoterKey member of a street team utilizing industry contacts and networking skills to maximize guest counts and develop V.I.P lists for leading New York clubs such as Tunnel, Twilo and Expo.

New York, New York, United States

Key member of a street team utilizing industry contacts and networking skills to maximize guest counts and develop V.I.P lists for leading New York clubs such as Tunnel, Twilo and Expo.

High School Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Education record

Training in Event Planning and Staff Management

Education record

Training in working flair and Showtending