Christopher Samuels Email & Phone Number

United States

Virginia, United States

The #1 Restaurant and Hospitality LenderFinancial Services

Hampton Roads, Va

One of 6 appointed to Hiring Committee through Department of Finance and Business. The objective is to not use the traditional and outdated interviewing techniques. Developed the interview questions based on integrity, professionalism, job knowledge, path of progression, and independent development. But to get conducive unscripted responses and pick the most resourceful candidates to DCJS certification.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Your style should make a statement, and with the custom clothing developing by JRS Apparels, near Norfolk, Virginia, you'll be saying a lot. The premise for our large selection of, came about from one simple idea — pride. Our idea for a Bracelets symbolizing pride morphed into a full line of exceptional apparel for men, women, and children. When you wear our clothing it means something. With more than 50 years of combined experience, we are a small, local company started from a grassroots effort to offer excellent customer service, good business practices, and the idea to work with our customers to give them exactly what they want. Originally started by three partners who are big on showing our pride, we offer innovative products all manufactured in the US. Our Next phase will be creating private labeling concepts for companies that wish to launch branded materials.

Facilitate Projects for Political Figures, Entertainers, Event Coordinators, and Corporate Sponsors.

Norfolk, Va

Operating Systems: MS WindowsLanguage: C, C++, Java.Tools: Dreamweaver, Abode Photoshop, MS Office ToolsDatabase Technologies:My SQL, SQL, MS Access.Technologies: Microsoft .NET, Web Services,COMWeb Development: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScriptCreated design documents, technical specificationsCreated multi-tier architecture for the application.Created Web Pages using Master Pages.Used Grid View control extensively for data display, dynamic generation of rows, and user input inside template columns. Used Edit Item-Templates and Footer Templates extensively for editing and adding rows.Implemented Indexing and Security Management.Used skin and Themes for the design of web pages.Used Java Script, HTML, DHTML, IIS and CSS for developing Web Pages.Involved in creating web methods for web service.Used WPF and WCF to communicate between DAL and other business components.Created Silverlight business applications with Rich Internet Application services for data access.Designed web sites using Microsoft Expression Blend & Expression Studio.Involved in using Microsoft Visual Source Safe for DatabaseInvolved in writing complex queries programming.Utilized ADO.NET technology extensively for data retrieving, querying, storage and manipulation.The code behind is implemented in C#.NET.Implemented ETL tools in SSIS package.Extensively involved in designing the SSIS packages to export data of flat file source to SQL Server Database.Created Complex queries and Stored Procedures.Implemented HTML Server Controls, ASP Server ControlsDesigned and Developed remote access.Monitor web based security camera interface.Answer client and property issues and facilitate the employees to honor contracts by S and E Inc.At times go to various client properties to facilitate any violations of 72hr IP's

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide direct administrative support to President of DHE and a team executives.Manage and execute trade show program consisting of 25 shows yearly by identifying, assembling, coordinating requirements, establishing contacts, developing schedules and assignments; coordinating mailing lists to maximize company product exposure.Coordinate logistics for all travel, meetings, and corporate events. Managed capital for NY Trips.Plan and carry out regional vertical market research and analyses.Assist with print and online advertising campaigns.Develop and manage lead generation campaigns to support our national sales force including list generation, research initiatives, campaign development and tracking.Maintain leads and client reference information utilizing Lotus Notes database.Evaluate, recommend, and negotiate with multiple vendors; to oversee purchase of marketing material and promotional items.Communicate with customers, management, internal departments, and vendors to coordinate overall marketing effort in accordance with corporate goals.

Hampton Roads Va Market Hq Indianapolis, In

Develop initiatives to drive increase sales of Professional Sports Franchises for American Basketball Association and Streetball Association League in primary and secondary markets. Managed client relationships within the agency, maintained presentations and pitches to potential clients. Performed many of the duties of facilitating corporate accounts. Managed in-store and out-of store demos for new or promotional products.Prepared period accruals prepared and ran queries for store grand openings and employee discounts.Creation of many marking pieces (coupons, calendars, point of sale material, quarterly newsletter etc.).Fulfillment of Consumer Contests and awarding of prizes.Worked with local media and television stations for special promotions.Coordinated multiple aspects of the private label brands including annual marketing budgets, marketing plans, agency relationships, launching of new products, promotion strategies, packaging, sales communication, consumer messaging, trade, merchandising and advertising.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

A Sports Entertainment Firm providing assistance to professional and minor sports franchises to large markets with venues. Built a successful marketing team that created a state of the art arena conceptual to attract the NBA Hornets owner George Shinn to Hampton Roads. Played a key part in the negotiations of the land development. Represent athlete Elix Skipper (Pro wrestler) in his signing to the WCW of Turner Enterprises then placement in TNA 2002. Assisted the newly revived American Basketball Association ABA in marketing teams on the east coast and a team in Hampton Roads for play in 2005-06.Managed and enhanced the implementation of all corporate e-mails, FTP, and web-site projects.Formulated strategic plans, department budgets, and client consulting.Generated direct marketing channels, promo materials, and internet opportunities.Created on-line marketing concepts in advertising, and interactive product demonstrations.

New York

Developed funding strategies. Developed an overall strategy for a recording project. Assembled a production team and assessing production requirement. Managed financial resources. Managed human resources for things like defining job descriptions. Managed all single and EP releases and campaigns in a timely and cost efficient manner.Coordinated multi city tours for Crown Royal, Young Hustlas Ent., Rusty Waters, Medallion Grey, and host of other groups. Business Advisor to Nathaniel Motley who managed Def Jam Artists (Jay O Felony). Ended negotiations in NM in 2002 once word of death of Jason Mizell occurred, separated from organization before JMJ Records and back catalogs was absorbed by Rapp Records. ref.http://archives.cnn.com/2002/US/Northeast/10/31/run.dmc.killing/index.html

Rosemont Rd. Virginia Beach, Va

Through Def Jam and JMJ Record's Jason Mizzell of (RUNDMC) and Nathaniel Motley (JO Felony) reached out to (YHE) to form business development and tours for this Virginia based Company . This partnership embodied Grand Puba the Krown Rulerz, Donnie Ray, WuTang Clans "Wu Syndicate", Corte Ellis, Rusty Waters, and Gambino.

Carle Place,Ny

The 1994 New Jersey-based Sneaker Stadium, and the subsequent conversion enabled the company to expand into the metropolitan areas of Boston, Norfolk, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.. These acquisitions enabled the company to become the second largest athletic footwear retailer near the end of the 20th century. One of the slogans the store used to position itself was “The World’s Largest Athletic Shoe Store”. The marketing strategy included a indoor track and a basketball court. Implemented the indoor batting cage.Exercise equipmentAccomplishments:Promoted three times in one year period to area marketing rep In Charge of Marketing and new store openings. Responsible for increasing article submission from area freelance contributing writers. Edited and provided additional creative guidance to contributors. Initiated various promotion campaigns involving live acts in coordination with local radio and television stations.Successfully launched promotional efforts geared toward local rock bands in Jones Beach Coca Classic Tour, Long Island. Focused promotions, link exchanges and advertising toward regional exposure. Traffic increase of over 150% in first year. Response surveys indicates successful regional penetration.Awarded designing concept of year award, (1995), for original artwork and marketing campaign content geared toward promotion of non profit music and sports concert in Tri-state region under mentor Vernon S. Lee.

Long Island,Ny

Helped to set up the marketing plan for selling limited edition LI Surf NIKE merchandise. Calling onestablished accounts for orders on special product offerings. Looking for new clients and ways of marketing to smaller interest groups, such as fitness clubs and companies recreational departments. In a short time became the largest individual retailer of NIKE merchandise on campus of Hofstra University, when measured in turnover of team products. Marketing Assistant acquired the understanding and the knowledge of what USBL as an organization stands for. Helping with monthly marketing reports and representing Team in various sports and promotional events aimed at reaching the general public.