Dave Bruno Email & Phone Number

Branford, Connecticut, United States

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Oversee all elements of the ministry and festival’s marketing and communication including digital, radio, print and social media campaigns. Actively look to improve the image of the ministry through public relations and communications. Advance, plan, and manage content for the festival’s main stage for the four day festival which has recently featured groups such as for King & Country, Newsboys, Skillet, Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith, Lecrae and others. Produce the main stage during the annual festival event. Develop and oversee a team of interns who work in a variety of areas across the festival including social media, video, festival experience, and stage production.

Connecticut, United States

We help nonprofits, events, churches, and festivals grow their reach through the power of cutting edge media strategy. With a focus on digital media, website, social media, and public relations we can help you grow!Clients and Events IncludeThe Christian Festival AssociationUprise FestivalHillfestSoulFestTour stops and events with for King & Country, Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith, Tauren Wells, and many others.Tours Publicity for:Casting Crowns Drive in Theater TourChristine De'Clario's "Hasta Poder Ver" US TourTobyMac's Hits Deep ToursChris Tomlin's 2019 Holy Roar TourDanny Gokey and Tauren Well's Hope Encounter TourThird Day's 2018 Farewell TourChris Tomlin's 2018 Worship Night in America TourMandisa and Danny Gokey's "Rise Out of the Dark Tour"Chris Tomlin's 2017 "Worship Night in America Tour"Matthew West, NewSong, and Love & The Outcome's "Very Merry Christmas 2016 Tour"Chonda Pierce's "Happily Laughter After Tour"NewSong, Mandisa, and Danny Gokey's “Beating Hearts Tour” and more!

Houghton Ny

Split time working under the college’s director of Public Relations and director of Social MediaAided in promotion efforts for the college’s 2nd annual One Day Giving challenge which raised over $1,100,000 for student scholarshipsOversaw the social media efforts for the college’s summer sports camp programsWrote press releases for a variety of college news and eventsHired and managed a team of ten students to write new web content for the college’s admissions office

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Worked directly under the ministry COO in preparation for the 2014 Kingdom Bound festival. Assisted with marketing, content creation, sponsorships, and improvement of attendee festival experience. The Festival spanned four days on five stages and featured nearly 100 artists and speakersStage Managed the festival main stage which featured Skillet, TobyMac, Michael W. Smith, Stephen Curtis Chapman, for King & Country, Tenth Avenue North, Rend Collective and many othersLead a team of interns in developing and implementing the social media strategy for the 2014 Kingdom Bound festival. During the internship the festival’s Facebook page added over 800 additional likes and saw a 169% increase in its average organic post reach

Houghton, Ny

Worked under the director of Public Relations to aid in the marketing and promotion of the collegeAided in planning, developing, and managing events related to the college's successful 2014 24 Hour Giving Challenge which successfully raised over $750,000 dollarsPromoted the college's Choir and Symphonic Winds Tours including the Choir's performance at Carnegie HallDeveloped a social media presence for an area nonprofitAided in other public relations activities as needed

Worked under and was tutored by production manager, Jeremiah Lacoille, while aiding in planning and advancing over 20 festivals for the 2013 festival season. Organized and processed artist advances, identified artist backline needs, assisted with artist travel, post event finances, and the management of task listsServed as the assistant to the stage and production manager at Kingsfest 2013 featuring TobyMac, Skillet, and Chris TomlinServed as the Hospitality Manager at Rock the Flags New England 2013 featuring Third Day and Switchfoot

New Haven, Ct

Developed and oversaw the implementation of the marketing strategy for the 2013 Connecticut United Night of Worship (3,000 in attendance)Lead a team in developing and organizing the marketing strategy for the 2012 Connecticut Night of Worship (1,900+ in attendance) Developed and implemented the marketing strategies for the 2010 - 2012 Brave Generation youth conference with the 2012 conference featuring Leeland. (average attendance of 950)Served as an assistant to the Director of Operations at the 2010-2013 Brave Generation conferencesDirected promotional activities for the ministry’s traveling worship team “Out of Hiding”. Assisted in tour promotion, branding, and new album release promotionOversaw Public Relations activities which included “Out of Hiding” being featured on sites such as CCM Magazine and NewReleaseTuesday.comResearched and located venues for the Brave Generation Conferences. Handled early contract negotiations for these venuesServed as an assistant stage manager at the 2010 Boston Night of Worship (Paul Baloche and 30+ worship leaders from the City of Boston)Developed extensive experience in Social Media, the use of facebook and Google Ad Networks, Transit Advertising, Billboard Advertising, Radio Advertising, personal selling, Public Relations, Street Team management, event promotion, Google Analytics, event registration technologies, and volunteer management.Served in an advisory role for the Marketing Strategy for the 2013 and 2014 Brave Generation Conferences

New Haven, Ct

Directed the advertising and promotional efforts for the church’s first service (300+ in attendance)Developed and implemented the marketing strategies for I Heart New Haven Day 2011 and 2012 (1,200+ in attendance for both events)Oversaw Public Relations efforts for the church which has been featured on CBN, CNN.com, USA.com, The New Haven Register, WTNH News 8 and in other local publications