• Developing the career of celebrity artist Joe Everson (www.joeeverson.com)• Responsible for all business operations including strategy, branding, performance bookings, sales & marketing, social media management, collector relations, and finances.

The go-to fundraising auctioneer for several of the largest and highest-earning charity galas in North Carolina and South Carolina.

• Tasked with all things customer facing, including go-to-market strategy, company website, social media management, and branding.

• Managed 10+ clients as the direct agency contact.• Assisted with brand strategy, creative (print & digital), media, and billing.• Helped clients develop brand awareness and execute on their yearly media plans and strategy.

• Member of the Verizon Wireless Shopper Marketing Team.• Worked with clients to ensure appropriate vision for their brand was met.• Multi-tasking several different jobs to meet deadlines for in-store promotions.• Executed point of purchase campaigns for National Retailers & Area clients.• Provide creative and innovative solutions for clients.• Analyze client briefs and provide strategic direction.• Coordinate efforts of the creative, media, studio, and production teams.

• Provided touring services to American Legacy Foundation.• Tour manager for VANS Warped Tour and Uproar Music Festival.• Brand ambassador for theTruth.com smoking awareness campaign.• Managed a team of 10 tour riders, following the tours and representing our brand.

Contract employee

Department head, managing all aspects of the Shopping Program. In conjunction with Royal Caribbean International, Princess and Celebrity Cruises, promoting Caribbean retailers onboard cruise vessels.• Directed, scripted and hosted live shopping shows viewed by more than 10,000 guests monthly.• Served as producer and host for 24-hour shopping channel.• Assigned to campaign design, marketing, collateral design, merchandising and business strategy for retail and international brand clients.• Served as onboard spokesperson for brands such as David Yurman, Movado, Hearts on Fire, Longines, and John Hardy.• Served as sole liaison onboard for Onboard Media, cruise lines, cruise guests, and retail clients.

Conducted fine art auctions for the largest privately owned art gallery in the world. Provided services to the leaders of the cruise industry including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Corporation, Celebrity Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Holland America Line.• Led an auction team of 10 people with the set-up and display of the auction lounge and gallery.• Educated clients by conducting weekly seminars on collecting art and the history of art. • Handled all marketing, promotions, inventory and invoicing.• Managed a sales team to achieve weekly sales targets.• Nurtured relationships with VIP clients to increase their art portfolio.• Successfully furthered the training and development of 20 new art auctioneer/art dealers.

Master of Ceremonies and Head of the Entertainment Department for one of the largest cruise lines in the world, providing excellent overall guests’ satisfaction in the form of onboard entertainment.• Second in command over an Entertainment Staff of 60 employees. • Hosted theme nights, social events, and other entertainment on-board. • Assisted the Cruise Director with administrative duties.• Supervisor of the Entertainment Department.• Accountable for employee performance evaluations, quality control, and compliance oversight.• In charge of sales, promotions, and revenue of guests' activities with a budget responsibility of 600K.• Assume the position of Cruise Director if need be. Cruise Director responsibilities:• Master of ceremonies for 1600 guests. • Head of Entertainment Department.• Developed daily cruise layout of entertainment. • Billing and introduction of all Guest Entertainers.