Christopher Fultz Email & Phone Number

• Media expert and client-facing fulfillment lead for all Print, Digital and Social Media Assets promised to clients sponsoring the 400+ USA TODAY NETWORK Events across the country.• Provided highly-valued strategic marketing advice to clients looking to fulfill promised media assets on USATODAY.com/USA TODAY Newspaper and all local websites/newspapers across the USAT NETWORK, resulting in 100+% benchmark performance to a 140+ Million digital audience.• Developed valued relationships with clients, event partners and marketing media agencies with investment levels ranging from $1,000 - $1,000,000+ with frequent follow-ups, custom recap decks, ad campaign performance reports, ad e-tear sheets, social media metrics, etc., increasing client retention to 90%.• Managed CRMs such as Salesforce and AdPoint along with Events Pipeline Management Reports, Events Budget Trackers, Sponsorship Revenue Trackers and Monthly Commission Reports for Events Sales Team, Gannett Finance and outside agencies. • Sole lead responsible for submitting and generating sponsorship Invoices to be sent to clients via new software system, leading to 92% increased efficiency.• Developed new B2B Marketing tactics to drive event recognition and sponsorship/partnership lead generation through owned and operated media sources, external media sources, marketing partnerships and over 4,500+ B2CB2B Promotions a year.• Developed Corporate Events Rules of Engagement and Sales Rep SOPs alongside the National Sales Director and VP of Sales & Marketing

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Developed and executed marketing campaigns and ad creatives in 18+ markets for B2C products and projects (Apps, Podcasts, Videos, Reporters, Newsletters, Events). • Developed multiple Augmented Reality projects to be used across the USA TODAY NETWORK at events, marketing campaigns and sponsorships (Portfolio found at www.christopherfultz.com).• Developed new and efficient company-wide process for print and digital ad insertion orders and uploading ad creative still in use today for all 140+ Gannett markets across the country • Strategically developed creative to reach our audience segments through print and digital ads, geofenced/geotargeted ads, email ads and social media, increasing engagement and acquiring new subscribers every quarter.• Managed negotiation, execution and fulfillment of IndyStar and Cincinnati Enquirer Sponsorship, Partnership and Trade Agreements with 130+ clients across Indiana and Ohio with values ranging from $2,500 - $200,000+

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Butler University Basketball & Football Senior Beat Writer conducting player, coach and team interviews, pre-game/post-game reports, season previews/recaps, off-season stories and breaking news reports• Manager of Indiana Sports Report Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat accounts posting photos, videos, articles and breaking news• Designed and launched new Indiana Sports Report mobile website and app• Negotiated and executed co-promotional marketing partnerships with local businesses• Created B2B and B2C direct marketing pieces including flyers, brochures, one-sheets, press credential badges• Sole lead responsible for writing and publishing all Indiana Sports Report Press Releases• Assisted in the hiring, talent acquisition and training process of staff• Worked with local college university professors and staff to meet requirements of Internship Programs for new or existing staff

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Uploaded schedules, meeting times, agendas, hotel diagrams and game time information for all participating teams in the 2016 NCAA Tournament online via TeamWorks• Served as Media Operations Assistant at NRG Stadium for the 2016 Final Four• Designed direct marketing materials such as table tents, name badges, lanyards, etc. for use at the 2016 NCAA Final Four and future Final Four events

• Assisted with the development and execution of Community Relations Programs and Events such as Community Tuesdays, PLAY 60 Initiative, Bleed Blue Blood Drive Health Fair, Habitat for Humanity Panel Build, Colts Playground Build, Colts Fan Fest, etc.• Executed gameday responsibilities for Community Relations and other departments such as Gameday Collections, Community Relations Gameday Board, 50/50 Raffle Sales and 12th Man of the Game• Assisted with department phone calls, mailings, web stories and press releases for Colts.com• Lead intern responsible for managing monthly donations and corporate giving requests by reviewing all public requests, maintaining database, processing and shipping donation items • Researched non-profit organizations and local schools for potential partnership opportunities• Contributed to Indianapolis Colts Community Relation social media accounts with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram• Aided other Colts Departments such as Marketing, Sponsorship Sales, Youth Football and Colts Cheer with Summer and in-season events across the state of Indiana such as Colts Training Camp, Colts Skills Camp, Colts At Bat, Colts In Motion, Blue Ladies, Colts Kickoff Concert, Corporate Luncheon Series, etc.

Indianapolis Colts staff writer at NaptownsFinest.com

• Oversee all volunteers and raffle captains in promoting and selling a raffle tickets during all Colts home games• Responsible for the transportation of thousands of dollars throughout the stadium, largest jackpot being over $74,000• Assist and train volunteers with Pointstreak Sports Technologies equipment and handheld devices before selling raffle tickets

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Authorized press releases to be distributed to local and major media outlets• Updated ISC website at IndianaSportsCorp.org • Served as a Media Operations Assistant during the 2014 Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, 2014 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships, 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional, and 2014 NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships• Utilized ISC social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to promote events, marketing efforts and ticket sales• Media assistant during press conferences, events and NCAA games

• Learned the day-to-day operations of a library• Developed stronger skills with office equipment (printers, fax, scanners, photo-copiers)• Provided outstanding customer service to those individuals in need of assistance

40 Executive Drive, Suite C. Carmel, In 46032

Developed Rupp Insurance ads for Viking Meadows NewsletterCreated and developed Rupp Insurance Birthday CardsCreate, operate, and build Rupp Insurance Facebook page presenceEdit and develop Rupp Insurance websiteWrote published article for AgenteNews.comEdited, audited, and updated clients information and files on IMS

Created and edited social media websites for multiple private schools in the Chicago areaEdited and created school websites, calendars, and Google analyticsMade multiple cold calls to returning and prospective families, which increased enrollment for the school yearCanvased area to help promote multiple schools and increase enrollmentCreated and published multiple fliers, brochures, and posters for different schools to use during marketing efforts

Provided excellent customer service to all customers on a daily basisLearned the importance of taking responsibility for infrequent mistakes in a fast paced environmentTook action to do jobs that others would stay away from without complaint or hesitationUnderstood the importance of working past closing time to thoroughly complete the jobs at hand.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi - Indiana Zeta Chapter

Education record

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