Bill Kennedy Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Downtown Project is a privately-funded, for-profit enterprise dedicated to helping revitalize part of downtown Las Vegas by investing in people and projects that share our vision of downtown as a hub of inspiration, entrepreneurial energy, creativity, innovation, prosperity, and discovery fueled by the Three C’s: Collisions, Co-learning, and Connectedness. Founded in January 2012, it is the umbrella under which an extensive portfolio of small business, tech, real estate, and other significant local investments are developed, coordinated, and managed. To date, Downtown Project has allocated/invested $350 million towards this vision, resulting in more than 165 new businesses and more than 1,000 new jobs.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Work directly with companies to create and implement marketing strategies. The strategies are centered on the core of the business and the services or products they offer. Collaborate to determine the message, and created detailed marketing plans that identify the appropriate steps to get the message out. Monitor and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the companies get the best results from their efforts. • Skilled and knowledgeable in consumer behavior and marketing process. • Ability to identify the companies target market and position their product in a way that interests consumers.• Proven track record of delivering successful campaigns for new companies and businesses unfamiliar with the many moving parts within a high-end casino and resort environment.• Leverage relationships and connect businesses within the hospitality, retail, spa, fitness, nightlife, concert and entertainment industries in order to maximize results and secure positive revenue.Worked with: MGM Grand Marketing and Executive Teams, Beacher's Madhouse at the MGM Grand, REVIV Wellness Spa at the MGM Grand, Miami, FL, New York City, along with several Las Vegas area hospitality management companies on various projects.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

TheONEGroup is a high-end hospitality company that develops, manages and operates a portfolio of luxury restaurants, lounges & bars. Brands include STK, Asellina, Cucina Asellina, Bagatelle, and Heliot. The company also operates a turn-key food and beverage program for hotels and resorts, including Gansevoort Park Hotel, ME Hotel and Hippodrome Casino.TheONEGroup continues to expand its restaurant and lounge concepts, as well as its hotel hospitality operation, into major U.S. cities and across the world. Since introducing its first venue in January 2004, TheONEGroup has opened more than two dozen hospitality venues across the U.S., currently operating or partnering with brands in 20 venues and five hotel services contracts.Responsible for the creation of all marketing strategy, marketing plans, marketing department structure and the general marketing/advertising for multiple high-end restaurants and lounges in the West Coast Region (USA).

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Marketing Executive for the ultra-exclusive Hyde Bellagio, a 9,000+ square foot lounge and nightclub space located directly on the water at the Bellagio Resort with revenue in the range of $20 - $25 million annually. Hyde Bellagio more than doubled the financial goals set for it during its first year in operation. Earned countless “Best Of” type awards and was ranked as a Top 10 nightclub in America based on gross revenue earned in 2012.Annual "Nightclub & Bar Magazine" Awards:• Hyde Bellagio: Voted "Best New Nightclub" • XIV Vegas Sessions at Hyde Bellagio: Voted "Best Ongoing Promotion/Party/Event of the Year"

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Marketing Executive for the Wynn Resorts nightlife division known as the Las Vegas Nightlife Group (LVNG). Worked on all LVNG operated venues at the Wynn / Encore with a strong focus on the exclusive Blush Boutique Nightclub with annual gross revenue in the $15 million dollar range. LVNG managed the marketing and operations for Blush until it was closed in September 2011 to make way for new opportunities. LVNG also manages Surrender Nightclub, Encore Beach Club, Society Cafe and the recently opened Andreas - all located at the Wynn & Encore Resorts in Las Vegas and with gross revenue of close to $100 million dollars annually. Some of the many awards the venues earned during this time:Blush Boutique Nightclub• 'Best Ultra Lounge' - Nightclub & Bar Magazine• 'Best Ultra Lounge' - Las Vegas Weekly• 'Best Intimate Nightclub' - Seven Vegas MagazineEncore Beach Club• 'Best Adult Pool' - USA Today• 'Top 100 Clubs in the World' - DJ Mag• 'Dayclub of the Year' - Nightclub & Bar Magazine• 'Best Day Club' - Las Vegas Weekly• 'Best Day Club' - LV Review Journal Best of Vegas awards• 'Best DJ Line-Up' - Vegas Seven MagazineSurrender Nightclub• 'Best Total Package Nightclub' - Vegas Seven Magazine• 'Best Place to Dance' - LV Review Journal Best of Vegas• 'Top 100 Grossing Nightclubs' - Nightclub & Bar Magazine• 'Best Local's Party' - Las Vegas WeeklySociety Cafe• 'Best New Restaurants in America' - Esquire Magazine

Albany, New York Area

A premiere nightlife and concert events management company with events staged at various locations across Upstate NY, NYC and Las Vegas. Hired as a consultant to manage talent buying, marketing, promotions, public relations and new media campaigns. Worked with top corporations to produce and deliver successful branded events (ex; Molson Beers “Chiller Beach”)Credited for the creation of the following event: TRAFFIC PARTY / STOPLIGHT PARTY: After years of creating a local buzz it received national attention in 2005 after the Times Union newspaper in Albany, NY ran a story about it. The basic idea of the party is that the person enters the room and receives a bright color (light stick or glow necklace) or wears a color that best suits their status. Red if you are taken (stop), yellow if you are not sure (caution), green if you are single (go). The Associated Press (AP) picked up on the story and it ran on the front page of papers across America. Match.com ran a story and after that the party literally went “viral” and has been thrown in venues across the world. Been interviewed in countless trade publications (Nightclub & Bar Magazine) and have consulted with venues across the country looking to successfully throw this event. The stories live online till this day. Click on the boxes beneath this text to read more.

Albany, New York Area

Sneaky Pete's / Club NSP was a 20,000 square foot, 2,000+ capacity, state of the art dance club and concert facility with revenue in the range of $3 - $5 million dollars annually. Sneaky Pete's was the largest nightclub and entertainment facility in Upstate, NY and catered to a diverse crowd. Routinely attracted well over 5K people through the doors over three nights on a weekly basis. Main objective was filling the calendars with events and the creation and execution of successful marketing campaigns that attract paying customers to the facility - this would include, but was not limited to: concerts, contests, theme parties, launch parties, after parties, screenings, tastings, fashion shows, reviews and more. Was also in charge of all entertainment programming for the venue. Would negotiate and secure proper contracts and riders and make sure all requirements were met, artist management during the events.

Albany, New York Area

Dedicated to the emerging electronic dance music scene, staged elaborate events featuring DJ’s, artists and performers. The last event featuring Producer / DJ Bad Boy Bill was held on March 27th 2004 – Over 1000 dedicated people came out to celebrate and say goodbye. Recognized as an industry leader that helped jump start electronic dance music in Albany / Upstate, NY area clubs.