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Simpsonville, Sc, Us

Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Fulcrum offers clients turn-key dynamic and flexible solutions for event production, product launches, consumer engagement and product training. Fulcrum has assisted clients with their virtual training needs when in person experiences have not been practical.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Jackson is a fully integrated marketing communications agency supporting brands such as Michelin, BFGoodrich Tires and NAPA Filters. Program Director: Experiential Events• Oversee and direct strategic planning, program development and execution for 50+ product launches, dealer and consumer events, ride & drives, and tire training programs for Michelin and BFGoodrich Tire brands• Launched Michelin X-Ice Snow, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, Pilot Sport A/S 3 and Michelin Premier A/S as well as BFGoodrich COMP-2 and RIVAL lines, with event budgets totaling more than $20MM • Serve as primary contact with Michelin staff, designed and executed the 2019 Michelin Customer Business Conference which, for the first time, integrated B2B and B2C stakeholders to reinforce the “One Michelin” initiative to the current dealer group, hosting 950 attendees for a one day event with a $1.5MM event budget• In partnership with Michelin brand personnel, planned and executed 4 Michelin Pilot Experience Tour (MPET) events delivering “behind the curtain” events connecting the Pilot family of products with passionate influencers at some of the most iconic IMSA events on the series scheduleProduct Sales Director• Manage tire sales division with 3 direct reports and revenues exceeding $4.3MM per annum on sales of 14K plus units• Responsible for all aspects of sales department management including forecasting, inventory control, product pricing strategies and sales staff management and optimization• Develop an annual strategic marketing plan supported by campaigns throughout the year with a focus on digital media, Google strategies and website development• Responsible for business development, unit growth and new market penetration including the reintroduction of Michelin commercial racing slicks to the Historic prototype category

Emotive creates automotive programs that change people's perceptions. Manufacturers need ever more compelling methods to conquest the consumer. The emphasis on traditional advertising by these companies has changed with a far greater emphasis on direct consumer marketing. Experi­ential marketing's unique ability to reach, engage and make relevant connections with consumers has made it one of the most dynamic ways for companies to connect with consumers. Emotive owns and operates the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School, the Jim Russell Championship Series, and the Audi Sportscar Experience.

The BMW Performance Driving School, established in 1999, offers a variety of driving classes that highlight the performance and safety features that come with BMW products. The goal of the BMW Performance Driving School is to increase the skill level of drivers; to make them more capable as well as increase their appreciation of the BMW brand. Develop, implement and manage sales strategies, driving programs and events to create a unique BMW brand experience that epitomizes BMW product performance and attributes to customers, prospects and internal BMW NA departments.Manage event calendar to maintain a profitable balance of retail, owner, corporate and motorcycle events based upon customer demand and facility availabilityManage the driving school call center (Harte Hanks), which includes setting policies and conducting training seminars for customer contact personnel. Develop and manage budgets as well as forecast both costs and revenue. Coordinate vendor contract negotiations for driving school; maintain strong relationships with vendors while enforcing compliance with BMW policies and procedures.Manage service level agreements with assigned vendors and suppliersManage 130+ vehicle fleet with annual turnManage partner relationship with Continental TireManage the execution of 500+ individual retail, owner and corporate events annuallyCoordinate BMW internal driver certification program with 150+ drivers certified annuallyIn addition to daily communication with the Performance Center manager, I was the team leader tasked with budgeting, planning, coordinating and executing the Performance Driving School's first "Mobile Performance Center" foray into the California market. Responsibilities included identifying the ideal facility, curricula development for maximum efficiency and facility utilization, BMW Center communications, print media advertising, fleet transport, instructor staffing, logistics coordination and final event execution.

Corporate Events offers Fortune 1000 companies a unique alternative to client entertainment, employee recognition and incentive programs. Conducting over 150 events annually, CE programs can be designed specifically for team building, leadership development and conflict resolution. Clients include American Express, Sports Illustrated, Credit Suisse, ExxonMobil, IBM, Microsoft, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, and Hewlett Packard.Profit and loss responsibility for SBRS's most profitable business unit Managed 4 direct sales reports, 2 support personnel with overall management of up to 100 event staff Created efficient scheduling model for operations which is still in use today Managed design of program curriculaInitiated complete turn-key solutions for clientsIncreased 2004 revenue by 35% versus previous year and profitability by 15%