Brian Ringler Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Manage the promotional product needs for over 30+ key accounts including Abbott Nutrition, Polaris, Texas Tech, American Express, West Texas A&M, Oklahoma State University, New Mexico State University, and Treasury Wines- Support sales reps with product suggestions, estimates, and client presentations to help secure business- Source product from over 1000+ vendors based on the client's needs and requests- Hold product meetings with clients to provide ideas for upcoming events and genera; needs- Attend industry tradeshows and events both local and national to provide clients and the latest trends and popular items

- Oversee all front of house staff and 3rd party vendors (~50) on a nightly basis for all concerts and private events- Strategize a nightly plan of action for entry into venue while dealing with the complications of Times Square- Help in the planning and implementation stages for all private events including but not limited to the Heisman Awards, Oprah, Samantha Bee, Little Kids Rock, Sumo Sushi, Shorty Awards, All for the Hall, and Adweek Events - Creation of monthly schedules for all FOH staff as well as security, chair crew, medic, and cleaning services- In charge of overseeing security budgets to make sure they are inline for each event- Oversee all customer service related issues in order to provide patrons with memorable experiences- Approval of employees hours in T-Sheets on a nightly basis for payroll purposes

- Provide top notch customer service (i.e. answering questions, directing patron traffic etc.) to help ensure an enjoyable experience for all attendees of the Playstation Theater- Worked a variety of FOH positions on a nightly basis including ticket scanner, coat check, greeter and usher- Assisted in line management to make sure patrons entered the building safely and in a timely manner- Helped security team with entry screening process to make sure patrons were provided a safe atmosphere

Greater New York City Area

- Process all specialty paper orders for small, medium, and large companies including Print Houses, Retail/Online Stores, etc.- Quote, order writing, and follow up on all orders for existing and new customers under strict deadlines.- Design all marketing material for campaigns to bring business into the company.- Reconnect with past customers to re-establish relationships for potential future orders.

Louie Max Champion Advertising/Money Ink Screenprinting

- Developed and managed over 100 corporate accounts across various industries which led to a 75% retention rate of repeat business as well as recruited and maintained relationships with individual customers.- Met deadlines with extreme efficiency 100% of the time.- Placed Promotional Product orders and managed the process which involved sourcing, creating competitive pricing, proofing artwork, and ensuring suppliers had all necessary information to complete the order in a timely manner.- Ran the wearable decoration department which involved delegating orders to employees and 3rd party printers that facilitated the proper set-up to handle the demands of different types of jobs i.e. quantity involved, amount of colors, deadlines, etc.- Worked with supplier sales reps to test out new products which added to the continuously expanding catalog of over 100,000+ items which generated revenue for the company and strengthened relationships with company representatives.- Created potential customer lists and designed industry specific e-mail blasts to reach new platforms for promoting the company which led to an annual increase in sales and customer base.- Created social media networking to keep customers updated on new products, seasonal specials, and testimonials which enhanced the image of the company and kept it in the public eye.

Louie Max Champion Advertising/Money Ink Screenprinting

- Developed and created apparel for repeat key accounts including but not limited to the Brooklyn Nets, NYPD, FDNY, LIU Post, and Englewood Hospital which generated 75% of annual revenue for the company.- Managed the wearable screen-printing process for one color and multi colored jobs from screen set-up, to the physical printing of the orders, to basic artwork creation saving both time and money for the customers.- Laser engraved all plaques, trophies, and awards on-site creating an additional revenue stream for the business and an additional product offering to our clients to meet their specific needs.

Louie Max Champion Advertising

- Responded to price requests immediately to secure potential business.- Operated party favors division including all order writing, follow-up and delivery of orders by promised dates.- Worked with graphics department to create original one of a kind artwork for customers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications And Business

Activities and Societies: Internship at Fox 23 News

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