Dane Gergovich Email & Phone Number

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Responsible for writing, editing, content creation, media and influencer relations, media and influencer hosting, strategic communications, issues management, social media, and stakeholder relations.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

At K.H & co. Consulting Group, we combine over 30 years of international and local experience to provide consulting services in sales and business development, strategic operations and visual marketing. Our team at K.H & co. Consulting Group brings the professionalism, strategic thinking, real-time problem solving, creative direction required to deliver exceptional results. In the premium market, consumers demand unique, personalized experiences. We apply this mindset to our business practice. We approach our clients’ needs with a discerning eye and expertise in order to develop tailored and actionable recommendations, and content that work.We are hired by small to mid-sized businesses to launch, restructure and support premium venues, brands and service providers; develop customized strategies; resolve escalating client issues; drive account growth; coach staff on sales and client services, advise decision makers, and help showcase the brand aesthetic.Clients, past and present, include: Moet Hennessy, Haiku Mill Maui, Mombacho Cigars of Nicaragua, Haiku House Maui and Hotel Wailea.

At historic Haiku Mill - Maui’s world-renowned luxury event venue - responsibilities include:- Executing and managing media relations campaigns aimed at generating awareness of new products and services within the Canadian market - Overseeing issues management - Working directly with the Director of Business Development to develop and implement new programs aimed at generating awareness and new revenue streams, including a public botanical tour, private chefs dinners and agricultural products in partnership with local business- Drafting and revising media materials including press releases, media pitches and key messages; website copy; blogs, content marketing, social media content for platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram- Working closely with sales, marketing and advertising partners to develop promotional content such as ads, sponsored posts, guest blogs and e-blasts

Toronto, Canada Area

At Evstracom - a one-stop shop for emerging and established companies looking to grow business and increase brand awareness - responsibilities include:Communications and content strategy - Writing and editing: Media materials including press releases, media pitches and key messages; website copy; social media content for platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram- Media and blogger relations: Designing and executing media and blogger campaigns aimed at generating interviews and coverage; identifying, connecting with and pitching to relevant media and bloggers- Social media: Content and campaign planning, development and execution; strategic counsel on managing and executing social media, target platforms, and target audiences; community management- Media training: Working with key spokespeople on key message delivery to help prepare them for media interviews - Media auditing: Evaluating the media landscape to determine the best opportunities for your organization, product, program or service- Media monitoring and reporting: Compiling, summarizing and analyzing campaign resultsEvent production and management- Creating and implementing event concepts- Working with venues and vendors- Creating and managing media, blogger and influencer guest lists- Generating publicity and buzzStrategic business development- Business Analysis and Restructure: Strategic counsel, business review and audit, business plan development, brand development strategy, goals and objectives- Marketing: Strategy and tactic development, calendars, marketing materials, design, rebranding, logo creation, presentation creation, web development- Sales: Tools development, sell sheets, pitches, training, lead generationInternal Development and Support – Staff training, mentoring, employee handbooks, employee review and analysis, new staff hiring, development of organizational practices and procedures

Canada

With 10 years of corporate and agency experience in marketing and communications, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in a variety of fields, including public relations, digital and social media, and event planning and execution. My past client roster spans numerous sectors, including consumer packaged goods, government, consumer tech, radio and television, wine, beer and spirits, and automotive. I have planned, managed and executed campaigns, events, programs and launches at every level, with the end goal to generate awareness and buzz amongst media, consumers and the general public. Skills include:Writing and editing- Media materials including press releases, media pitches and key messages - Website copy- Social media content for platforms including Facebook and Twitter Media and blogger relations- Designing and executing media and blogger campaigns aimed at generating coverage and - Identifying, connecting with and pitching products, programs and services to relevant media and bloggers- Social media planning, execution and content development- Strategic counsel on posting content, target platforms, target audienceMedia training- Working with an organization’s spokesperson to help prepare them for interviews with print, online and broadcast mediaMedia audits- Evaluating the media landscape to determine the best opportunities for your organization, product, program or serviceEvent planning and execution- Creating and implementing concepts, working with venues and vendors, creating media, blogger and influencer guest lists, generating publicity and buzz

Project manager, client liaison and media relations specialist for clients including Kraft Canada, Brown-Forman Canada, SmartCentres, Dairy Queen Canada and Sony PlayStation.

Certficate, Corporate Communications

Honours Arts, Spanish And Business