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Energetic and self-motivated senior sales and account management executive with expertise in strategy creation for new business growth. Proven track record: surpassed aggressive annual corporate budgets in 13 of past 14 years (93%), while averaging 30.5 event bookings for $17.1M in revenue and $7.6M in AOI (over two most recent fiscal years). Team player with strong histories of effective communication in matrix organizations as well as guiding junior employees to professional growth. Event industry reputation for efficient problem solving under intense time constraints.27+ years experience in the live event industry, combining all aspects of event booking, marketing, and production throughout a vast array of sporting events including (but not limited to): Mixed Martial Arts (assisted with legalization movement in NY State, which led directly to venue record $17.8M gate for UFC 205), Folkstyle/Freestyle Wrestling (Created “Grapple at the Garden” in 2012 which directly led to the 2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships booking), WWE (& other professional wrestling), Pro & Amateur Boxing, PBR & Rodeo, esports (LOL World Semi’s, Fortnite Summer Block Party, ESL ONE) Ice Hockey Heroes (FD vs PD), Glory Kickboxing/Muay Thai, College & High School Basketball, Harlem Globetrotters, PDC Darts, NFL & NBA Drafts, Track & Field, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, NFL Honors (awards show), Action Sports and many others. My Special Events Sales position at MSG included the booking of Consumer/Trade Shows, Network Upfronts, Film/TV shoots, Product Launches, Sports Memorabilia Auctions, Corporate Meetings, Bar Mitzvahs, and large-scale catering functions.KEY COMPETENCIES: Contract negotiation I Revenue generation I New business development I Relationship enhancementEvent creation I Pipeline development I Vendor management I Labor managementINDUSTRY RECOGNITION:* Inducted into the New Jersey Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2014 via the "Prestigious Achievement" category for significant contributions to the Muay Thai, Wrestling, MMA, and Boxing communities.BOARD/COMMITTEE POSITIONS:* Helped form/member of Local Organizing Committee for the 2016 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships.* Board member of the Metropolitan Wrestling Association since 2013 (501c3). * Local Organizing Committee member for WrestleMania 29 (MetLife Stadium, 2013). * Board member of Middletown (NJ) Little League baseball/softball since 2018.* Commissioner of Continental Softball League (Bayonne, NJ) 1993-2001.* Youth baseball (7U-18U) umpire for USABL since August 2020

Listed skills include Sports, Event Management, Event Planning, Sports Marketing, and 27 others.