Ben Bounds

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Founder of Charleston Business & Brews. Event Coordinator at Follywood. Former Newspaper Reporter, Magazine Editor and Radio Show Host. @ Charleston Business & Brews
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Charleston, South Carolina, United States, United States
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Experiential Event Design Specialist at Follywood Productions.Event Director & Promoter for Charleston Business & Brews.20 Years of Event Coordinating, Marketing, Sales and Business Development Experience: Festivals | Fundraisers | Nonprofits | Corporate Events | Sporting Events | Concerts | Music Venues.Founder & Event Director - Follywood Productions (2009 - Present)Founder & Director - Follywood Oyster Roast (2010 - Present)Founder & Director - Follywood Fan Fest (2023 - Present)Founder and Promoter - Jam on the Water Concert Cruise Series (2016 - Present)Past:Vice President of Business Development & Marketing - SC Football Hall of Fame (2016 - 2017)Talent Buyer - Rita's Seaside Grille (2014 - 2017)Talent Buyer - Surf Bar Folly Beach (2012 - 2013)Director - Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival (2011 - 2017)Director - FollyGras Parade (2015 - 2016)Director - Taste of Folly Beach (2015 - 2017) Board of Directors - Follypalooza Cancer Benefit (2010 - 2017)Co-Director - 40th of Folly (2012)Director / Producer - Who the Hell is Mac Leaphart?" / "Mac'n At the 'Drome: A Concert Film Experience", a documentary and fundraiser benefiting touring musician/singer-songwriter Mac Leaphart. (2012)Recipient - Charleston City Paper Best of 2012 Awards Critic's Pick for "Best Good Deed for a Friend in Need." (2012)Contributing Writer / Mississippi State Sports - Sun Herald (2008)Planning & Zoning Commissioner - City of Starkville, Miss. (2007-2008)Marketing, Membership & Media Relations Director - Greater Starkville Development Partnership (2007-2008)City News and Entertainment Editor - Starkville Daily News (2006-2007)Copy Editor and Staff Writer - Maroon & White Magazine (2005-2007)Music Editor - Oxford Eagle / Oxford Town (2004-2006)Contributing Writer - Honest Tune Magazine (2004-2006)Host - Dirt Road Records Radio Show (2003-2006)Owner / Co-Founder / Manager / Tour Manager / Publicist - Dirt Road Records (2003-2006)Yes, that was me on Episode 1606 of "Snapped - Kristi Fulgham" on the Oxygen Network.

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Charleston Business & Brews

Charleston Business & Brews

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Founder of Charleston Business & Brews. Event Coordinator at Follywood. Former Newspaper Reporter, Magazine Editor and Radio Show Host.
Ben Bounds Work Experience Details
  • Charleston Business & Brews
    Event Director
    Charleston Business & Brews Aug 2022 - Present
    Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
    Founded the largest monthly professional networking social in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Responsibilities include booking host venues, scheduling special guest speakers, setting up RSVP links, coordinating social media posts and overseeing marketing campaigns.
  • Follywood Productions
    Founder And Event Director
    Follywood Productions Jan 2009 - Present
    Charleston, South Carolina Area
    Greenville St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Committee, 2021-PresentJam on the Water Concert Cruise - Co-Founder and Coordinator, 2016-PresentFollywood Oyster Roast / Warrior Surf Foundation Fundraiser - Director, 2010-PresentFolly Association of Business - Festival and Fundraising Director, 2010-2017Follypalooza Cancer Benefit & Street Festival - Co-director, 2010-2017Rita's Seaside Grill - Talent Buyer, 2015-2018Follywood Productions is a planning & consulting… Show more Greenville St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Committee, 2021-PresentJam on the Water Concert Cruise - Co-Founder and Coordinator, 2016-PresentFollywood Oyster Roast / Warrior Surf Foundation Fundraiser - Director, 2010-PresentFolly Association of Business - Festival and Fundraising Director, 2010-2017Follypalooza Cancer Benefit & Street Festival - Co-director, 2010-2017Rita's Seaside Grill - Talent Buyer, 2015-2018Follywood Productions is a planning & consulting agency that works primarily with festivals, fundraisers, corporate & private events, universities, concert venues, etc. Our top priority is to help Charleston area businesses, events and organizations hire the best entertainment possible, as well as helping local Charleston bands tour out of state, and out-of-state bands tour into the Charleston area.We represent multiple venues, festivals and fundraisers as talent buyer and event coordinator. Show less
  • Mortgage Industry
    Business Development Specialist
    Mortgage Industry May 2017 - May 2024
    South Carolina, United States
    Responsibilities Included: Recruiting, Marketing, Branding, Event Coordinating and Referral Partner Development.
  • Greenville Business & Brews
    Event Director
    Greenville Business & Brews Oct 2016 - May 2024
    Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
    Responsibilities included booking host venues, scheduling special guest speakers, setting up RSVP links, coordinating social media posts and overseeing marketing campaigns. Total number of events: 78.
  • Folly Association Of Business
    Festival Director
    Folly Association Of Business May 2010 - Jun 2017
    Folly Beach, South Carolina
    Oversaw operations, planning and execution of four annual festivals and several semi-annual special events. Increased revenue and attendance every year.Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival - Director, 2010-2017Follypalooza - Co-Director, 2010-2017FollyGras Parade - Director, 2014-2017Taste of Folly - Director, 2014-201740th of Folly - Co-Director, 2012
  • Payscape, A Payroc Company
    Sales Representative
    Payscape, A Payroc Company May 2009 - Dec 2010
    Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
    Specialized in helping small to mid-size business owners with financial technologies that allow them to accept credit card payments, streamline their business, and increase cash flow.
  • Greater Starkville Development Partnership
    Director Of Membership Sales, Marketing & Media Relations
    Greater Starkville Development Partnership Aug 2007 - Nov 2008
    Starkville, Ms
    Membership sales and development, marketing, media relations and event coordinating for the Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau and Economic Development Authority for the City of Starkville and Oktibbeha County.
  • Starkville Daily News
    City News & Entertainment Editor
    Starkville Daily News Mar 2006 - May 2007
    Starkville, Ms
    Award-winning City News Editor, Entertainment Editor and Investigative News Reporter.
  • Oxford Eagle
    Muisc Editor
    Oxford Eagle Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
    Oxford, Ms
  • Dirt Road Records
    Co-Founder & Partner
    Dirt Road Records May 2003 - Apr 2006
    Oxford, Mississippi, United States
    Operating Partner overseeing band management, tour management and promotion for regional touring and recording artists, event coordinating, talent buying and fundraising.
  • Wums-Fm 92.1 Rebel Radio
    Specialty Show Host: The Dirt Road Records Radio Show
    Wums-Fm 92.1 Rebel Radio May 2002 - Apr 2006
    Oxford, Mississippi, United States
    Host of the Dirt Road Records Radio Show: Featured interviews with and live in-studio performances by national, regional and local touring and recording artists. Format was Indie, Alt-Country, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Funk, Jambands, Outlaw Country and Southern Rock.

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