Alix Palmer Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Alix’s career began working for a sports marketing firm created by Frank Thomas of the Chicago White Sox – a dream opportunity for any Chicago sports fan. With Frank, Alix was able to learn the business from the player side first, working day-to-day with some of the best athletes of all time. Her favorite pastime is making memories with her two boys. Alix joins rEvolution as a do-it-all team player – Executive Assistant to the CEO, and liaison to the executive team.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

WORLDWIDE FAN CLUBS, Glenview, IL Feb 2012 – Present Worldwide Fan Clubs is a private company that builds, manages, and monetizes affinity groups and fan clubs by providing consumers with an exclusive experience with its brand partners. Worldwide Fan Club’s CEO also owns International Star Registry and Rocky’s Beverages, the creator of Caffeinated Club®. General Manager, Worldwide Fan ClubsHired to manage relationships with 13 key properties (sports teams). In addition to relationship management, oversee marketing and customer service for International Star Registry and assist with product development for Caffeinated Club. Develop and manage account representatives responsible for managing and monetizing fan clubs and affinity groups. Client base includes the New York Red Bulls, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, and Duran Duran. Notable contributions:• Signed the New York Red Bulls Soccer Team, a multi-billion dollar brand, after 4 months of pitching. Project scope included website planning, creating membership kits, and planning for club launch.• Turned around multiple challenged client relationships by listening to and rapidly addressing customer concerns.• Currently cultivating a relationship with the Boston Red Sox.

Greater Chicago Area

Arlen Construction, founded in 1985, is a private commercial and high-end residential contractor that generates more than $1.2 million in annual revenue. Breuder Design is an ironworks designer serving both residential and commercial clients. Breuder Design is well known for its work on Club Shelter and for rehabbing 1456 North Milwaukee Ave into a 10,000 square foot home.Executive Assistant & Office ManagerManaged office operations, tracked all projects and ensured that projects remained on schedule. Maintained calendars and handled all administrative duties. Managed payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and obtained building permits. Consulted with clients on design elements and interior design. Notable contributions:• Rapidly facilitated building permits and licenses from the City of Chicago.• Contributed to design elements in the rehab of St. Vincent DePaul Parish at Southport/Webster.• Assisted high net worth clients in purchasing furniture, accessories, and in organizing new homes.

Greater Chicago Area

Duff Entertainment contracts entertainers ranging from headlining national acts to local bands. Duff books talent for Chicago’s summer festivals.Senior Account ExecutiveHired to create charity compilation compact disks for distribution by radio stations around the U.S. Developed and maintained a mass music industry database including more than 3,000 artists, artist managers, songs, record labels, songwriters, and publishing companies. Contributed to the selection of music included in each disc. Maintained relationships with artists, managers, record labels, songwriters and publishing companies. Worked with all major music companies including Sony, Warner Bros. Music, Atlantic Records, Universal Music, as well as Tony Bennett, and the estates of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.Notable contributions:• Persuaded Frank Sinatra’s estate to allow Duff to use “Come Fly With Me” on a CD.• Negotiated royalty and statutory rates with artists, record labels, writers, and publishing companies.• Wrote agreements and obtained post-production master and mechanical license approval.• Ensured that all funds were allocated to the proper charities according to agreements with artists and their representatives.

Greater Chicago Area

Big Hurt Enterprises was a private company founded and led by Baseball Hall of Fame Member Frank Thomas. Big Hurt Enterprises provided management and marketing services for professional athletes and sports commentators.Sales & Marketing CoordinatorRecruited to manage the marketing for six personalities/athletes/sportscasters: Kirk Herbstreet (ESPN), Frank Sanders (Arizona Cardinals), Brian McCray (Cubs), Mark Grace (Cubs), Jason Bere (White Sox), and Al Martin (Pirates). Oversaw marketing for Evander Holyfield and other clients to help them develop their brands. Brokered endorsement deals with athletic dealers, booked appearances and speaking engagements, and developed/managed endorsement programs with corporate sponsors. Clients included Reebok, Nike, No Fear, Rawlings, Metrex, ESPN, Fox News Chicago, Sporting News, Ameritech, Cellular One, 7-11, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and the New York Mets.Notable contributions:• Brokered an endorsement deal for Brian McCray and 7-11 which included a clothing/food drives and a meet and greet with Mr. McCray.• Brokered a 6-figure endorsement deal for Brian McCray to endorse Rawlings baseball bats and for Rawlings to pay Brian McCray for performance.• Named Special Events & Corporate Relations Officer for the Frank Thomas Charitable Foundation in 1998.o Solicited funds for children’s health, education, and sports programs.o Contributed to determining beneficiaries for approximately $1 million/year in gifts from the Foundation.o Researched, evaluated, and organized annual events including The Frank Thomas Charitable Foundation Golf Outing, Black Tie Dinner Gala and other foundation events, press conferences, and Board meetings.

Greater Chicago Area

Media Options Inc. is a private full service, media-centric, marketing and communications company that works with forward-thinking clients with moderate marketing budgets. Producer and Project Coordinator Hired to coordinate marketing efforts for an events management company that also produced corporate educational/PR films. Coordinated pre-film production and hired talent through SAG-AFTRA. Managed relationships with clients including McDonalds, State Farm Insurance, Chicago Fire Department, National Insurance Crime Bureau, and Quaker Oats. Managed project budgets that ranged from $500,000 - $1 million. Notable contributions:• Planned large-scale corporate events and corporate parties for senior executives at McDonalds Corporation, State Farm Insurance, and for the McDonalds Human Resources Team’s bi-annual meeting.• Managed four large film productions for State Farm Insurance.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Management & Business With A Concentration In Marketing

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