Eric Seigel Email & Phone Number

Danbury, CT, US

• Projects include:
• Publicity Chair for the American Cancer Society's “Relay For Life” of New Milford, CT
• Social media training for MarieMerin, Inc., New York, NY
• Marketing for author, Gary L. Kaplan’s “Managing Disputes” book and seminar series
• Web site content development for Trinity Conference Center, West Cornwall, CT
• Creation of the blog, “Blogged Down” - www.bloggeddown1.wordpress.com

Ridgefield, CT

- Develop enthusiastic and satisfied patrons by providing excellent customer service- Assist in maintaining retail store operations- Responsible for merchandising- Follow strict procedure in matters of cash handling and accounting- Train new Starbucks partners in all operational procedure including operations, beverage preparation, customer service, sales.

• Produced over 200 events per year including consumer shows, live broadcasts, grand openings, product launches, concerts, festivals, and meetings
• Interacted with sales team to develop marketing programs designed to increase revenue
• Created and implemented marketing initiatives for a wide variety of clients
• Hired, trained, and supervised staff including 1 full-time assistant, 8 part-timers, and 25 interns
• Handled all public relations duties including the writing and distribution of press releases, maintaining relationships with media, acting as spokesperson, and authoring newsletters and articles
• Managed and developed content for 2 web sites including copy, contest pages, banner ads, photos, audio files, and layout

• Part of a three member fundraising team responsible for achieving an annual goal of $1,000,000
• Planned and executed events geared towards fundraising
• Doubled the funds raised through the “Hop-A-Thon” program within one year of assuming responsibility
• Developed strategic partnerships with organizations throughout the Northern Connecticut Region including retail, banking, restaurants, schools, media, and civic
• Assisted in the production of the local Jerry Lewis Telethon at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
• Conducted educational seminars with upper-level management teams

• Member of the team that organized the annual “Taste of Boston” including negotiating and contracting entertainment for the event
• Worked with top management to stage the inaugural “WRKO Speakers Series” with Sam Donaldson
• Developed and executed added-value promotional programs for clients
• Maintained partnerships with clients, sponsors, vendors, local organizations, and government officials
• Moderated online community forum and message boards
• Gained national exposure for the “It Ain't Over 'Til the Fat Lady Sings” promotion on CNN and MSNBC, as well as in major local markets including Boston, San Francisco, and Houston

• Proposed and implemented sales promotions for national advertisers on the local level
• Worked in partnership with the National Sales Manager to increase advertising revenue stream
• Wrote and trafficked on-air copy, public service announcements, and promotional recaps
• Maintained communication with 10 offices of national advertising rep firm
• Coordinated events to gain maximum exposure for radio stations and clients

• Negotiated media buys on behalf of agency clients such as Intel, British Airways, Nabisco, and Snapple
• Planned marketing campaigns including events, advertising, contesting, and testimonials
• Analyzed effectiveness of programs and prepared post-promotional reports

• Supervised internship program including recruitment, education, and scheduling
• Managed all station events
• Responsible for sourcing and purchasing station premium items
• Successfully performed managerial duties during manager's absence

Bs, Corporate Communication

Activities and Societies: General Manager of campus radio station, WOWL-AM

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