Cory is a business development executive, specializing in corporate digital strategy, sponsorship activation, social media marketing, fundraising and special events. Cory specializes in creating unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impression on donors, attendees, potential customers, and partners. In addition to producing creative events and campaigns that increase brand awareness, revenue, and guest satisfaction, Cory has proven success at managing multiple corporate sponsorships, social media campaigns, budgets and initiatives. Past clients that Cory has worked with include: The First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush, New York City Center, WWE, Orlando Magic, Orlando Health, Nemours Children’s Hospital, LiveSTRONG, The Invictus Games, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Past accomplishments include: -growing corporate sponsorship revenue by 300% in twelve months at Garden Theatre-exceeding total fundraising goal by 30% in the first twelve months of employment at Garden Theatre-Tripling "ArtsFest" event attendance within first year of employment from 10,000 to over 35,000-Securing $16,000 grant from Lance Armstrong's LiveSTRONG Foundation to implement an "Artist In Residence" Program to work with cancer patients-Surpassed all diversity initiatives by tripling all minority demographic attendance and awareness to ArtsFest (results based on professional survey company, TouchPoll) through diverse marketing efforts-Implemented a new process for organizing event invitation and RSVP maintenance, reducing man hours by 20% and increasing customer satisfaction with RSVP processSpecialties: Fundraising; Business Development, Fundraising Campaign Management; Event Production and Management; Contractual Agreements; Talent Casting and Booking; Social Network Marketing; Team Building Workshops and Motivational Seminars