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- Introducing brands to the power of audio- Building partnerships around iHeartRadio's expansive portfolio including broadcast radio, podcasting, influencers, events, artists, and more- Growing our iHeartSports Network, fostering content & distribution partnerships

- Lead iHeartRadio’s groundbreaking launch into the metaverse with partners State Farm, Intel, and L'Oreal featuring first-of-their-kind activations with revolutionary partners Fortnite and Roblox; evolving daily in this new space, identifying areas for continued growth with existing and potential clients - Manage first-ever venue naming rights in metaverse for State Farm including massive music & podcasting events integrating Charlie Puth, Lauv, Monsta X and many others in engaging partnerships; coordinating programming, marketing and in-game strategy, and artist deliverables- Oversee 3-year event-based client relationship with Capital One to assure excellence across the business; driving cardholder access opportunities, ticket pre-sales, exclusive artist partnerships, and introducing opportunities; 2020 renewal secured & relationship grown via efficient partner management- Collaborate with iHeartRadio chief officers, plus internal & external stakeholders to reimagine brand properties, strategically advance iHeartRadio & client goals, and foster long-term relationships- Direct account-based teams; offering mentorship across accounts and levels, building roadmaps across cutting-edge programs, driving complex client conversations, and creating processes for organized, approachable work

- Merit-based promotion to continue leading premiere client execution ideating, launching, and executing multi-million dollar cross-platform campaigns for Capital One, P&G, Lowe’s, Verizon +- Managed total execution of virtual Pride event for 22 brand partners, 24 artist appearances, 6 beneficiaries and 6 distribution partners, raising over $4.2M for nonprofits aiding the LGBTQ+ community

- Lead execution of live and digital event bundle for Capital One; driving cardholder access opportunities, brand awareness touchpoints, and artist partnerships; efficient client account management led to 3-year upfront deal with incremental business coming out of COVID-19- Ensured incremental business growth in first 6 months of pandemic through intricate relationship building, productive project management, and agile pandemic ideation- Managed team of 2; overseeing multi-disciplinary teams across Artist Relations, Content, Marketing, Digital, and more while managing teamwork flows, punch lists, budgets, and proof of performance - Winner of iHeartRadio National Sales, Marketing, and Strategic Partnerships Rockstar Award, Q4 2019

- Executed multi-million dollar campaigns in Y1 for clients including American Express, Verizon, Capital One, AT&T, and Marriott - Partnered with Verizon for 8-show custom concert series; ideated with client media agency to build series, contracted artists, outsourced vendors, teamed internally to market each show, managed all timelines and project trackers; successful partnership led to incremental 23-show multi-market program- Manage comprehensive budgets, timelines, internal/external communications, proof of performance, and campaign recaps to drive client renewals and provide informed solutions for future campaigns to senior account teams

Supported Director of Events and Sponsorships in managing 300+ advertising sales events including brand and custom events, sponsorships, trade and client entertainingControlled scheduling, timelines, budgets, payments, event run of shows & overviews, on-site execution, and recap decks to assure all deliverables are metForged cross-departmental relationships (Editorial, Marketing, Brand, Creative, Communications, Sales) to ensure all events aligned with The New York Times brandCustomized each event by producing collateral: invitations, menus, and sell sheets with respective sales and creative design teams