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Pismo Beach, Ca

Oversee a team of 85+ staff in a fast paced, high end restaurant at a luxury resort. Manage budget expenditures, responsible for all hiring, training and vision casting for the department. Oversee day to day operations and develop best practices. Set growth markers and mentor staff.Highlights:*Manager of the year - 2020*Doubled profit margin from 2018-2022, from 11%-22%*Increased gross revenue 38%

San Luis Obispo, Ca

I was responsible for the overall operations of a 2,000 seat facility. This included the interviewing, hiring and contracting of third party companies (Plumbing, HVAC, cleaning). I also was the venue side contact for all events, which included site tours, contracting and event management. On Sundays, I lead welcome teams and was the point person for any on site issues. I oversaw the overall operations at this venue and was a key member of the executive team managing the events calendar and… Show more I was responsible for the overall operations of a 2,000 seat facility. This included the interviewing, hiring and contracting of third party companies (Plumbing, HVAC, cleaning). I also was the venue side contact for all events, which included site tours, contracting and event management. On Sundays, I lead welcome teams and was the point person for any on site issues. I oversaw the overall operations at this venue and was a key member of the executive team managing the events calendar and leading all organizational internal communication. Show less

Paso Robles, Ca

As part of both foundations, my responsibilities included event management, community relations, branding, digital content curation, social media marketing, newsletter creation and delivery, marketing collateral development, PR initiatives, key client and donor relations and strategic partnership management. I also oversaw the launch of a new music and events venue from the ground up. This included licensing, city code compliance, and creating contracts and standard operation… Show more As part of both foundations, my responsibilities included event management, community relations, branding, digital content curation, social media marketing, newsletter creation and delivery, marketing collateral development, PR initiatives, key client and donor relations and strategic partnership management. I also oversaw the launch of a new music and events venue from the ground up. This included licensing, city code compliance, and creating contracts and standard operation procedures.Highlights: *Grew donor fundraising by 40% through 2015-2016, increasing donations from $1 Million to $1.4 Million. *Led our speaker initiative by increasing speaker events by 28% 2014-2016. *Executed the launch of a second yearly, large fundraising event. Show less

Franklin, Tn

Artist Management, Brand Management, Social Media Management, Talent Management and Event Management for entertainment clients including film, television, books, and music projects.Clients have included 20th Century Fox Films, Sony Pictures, CMT (Country Music Television) and Thomas Nelson Publishers. Additionally, artist management clients The American Secrets were featured as the freecreditscore.com band.

Franklin, Tn

Partnered with a local coach in the hockey community to help increase costumer reach and engagement at his full service hockey store. Developed a social media marketing plan and customer service protocol to further sales goals. Drove customer engagement through coaching relationships and interactions in store during weekend games and tournaments.

Nashville, Tn

This was a freelance job that I was contracted for throughout a three year period for specific shows. I was responsible for all interaction with artists for appearances on the network. This included being the contact for the network for talent from initial booking through the end of a show cycle. This required high levels of communication and discretion, the ability to multi-task in a very high paced and fluid environment.

Buffalo, Ny

Handled large accounts throughout Western and Central New York State. Drove sales and marketing initiatives throughout the stores of these chains while implementing targeted promotional events for maximum brand exposure and sales increases.Brands represented included Labatt Blue, Labatt Blue Light, Dundee Craft Beers, Genesee Beers, and Seagram's Wine Coolers.

Buffalo, Ny

Handled key accounts for this national digital marketing agency. Developed online marketing strategies and promotions for local and national brands including website creation, contest development, online promotional pieces. Worked with designated Advertising Agencies on social media integration. Managed multiple project budgets, deliverables and timelines in order to land on time and on budget. Worked with both the development and creative sides of the house to communicate the clients needs and… Show more Handled key accounts for this national digital marketing agency. Developed online marketing strategies and promotions for local and national brands including website creation, contest development, online promotional pieces. Worked with designated Advertising Agencies on social media integration. Managed multiple project budgets, deliverables and timelines in order to land on time and on budget. Worked with both the development and creative sides of the house to communicate the clients needs and keep the projects on course.Clients included Birdseye Foods, Mentholatum Pharmaceuticals, Rich Foods and New Era caps. Show less

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

An entertainment industry focused digital marketing agency. Clients included 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Studios, INO Records, Thomas Nelson Publishers.Developed online/offline marketing objectives, strategies, and promotions for wide array of entertainment clients on both small and large scale campaigns. Oversaw the conception and execution of client websites, ecards, podcasts, email blasts, enhanced CDs, video web casts, online chats and street team promotions. Edited copy and… Show more An entertainment industry focused digital marketing agency. Clients included 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Studios, INO Records, Thomas Nelson Publishers.Developed online/offline marketing objectives, strategies, and promotions for wide array of entertainment clients on both small and large scale campaigns. Oversaw the conception and execution of client websites, ecards, podcasts, email blasts, enhanced CDs, video web casts, online chats and street team promotions. Edited copy and designed conceptual layout for web promotions and marketing tools. Project managed timelines, budget, milestones, critical deadlines, and overall campaign execution. Partnered with social media manager and street team manager on ongoing day-to-day communication and strategies. Networked new business through regular interfacing with national companies and organizations. Show less

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

An artist managment firm. Clients included Rachael Lampa, Cindy Morgan, All Together Separate.Handled long term career development, brand marketing and day-to-day management for recording artists. Negotiated performance contracts, recording contracts, and publishing contracts. Responsible for artist’s domestic and international events. Orchestrated tour sponsorship (signage, VIP reception, etc), negotiated all travel, executed tour merchandising, assisted promoters with regional… Show more An artist managment firm. Clients included Rachael Lampa, Cindy Morgan, All Together Separate.Handled long term career development, brand marketing and day-to-day management for recording artists. Negotiated performance contracts, recording contracts, and publishing contracts. Responsible for artist’s domestic and international events. Orchestrated tour sponsorship (signage, VIP reception, etc), negotiated all travel, executed tour merchandising, assisted promoters with regional marketing, and hosted VIP sponsor receptions. Planned, coordinated and executed artist’s retail appearances, media events, and fan meet and greets. Responsible for creation and updating content on artists’ websites including news items, message boards, tour dates, and street teams. Developed online fan promotions and interfaced directly with fan base. Oversaw email campaigns. Provided creative direction for all artists’ visual media including photo and video shoots. Represented artist roster in all strategic alliances with record companies, publicist, booking agents, promoters, radio stations, media, sponsorships, endorsements, and both music and book publishing companies. Fielded interview requests, media inquiries and coordinated publicity events Show less

Nashville, Tn

An artist management firm. Clients included Grammy and Dove Award winning artists Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Cindy Morgan and Rachael Lampa.Management team member involved with long term career development and day-to-day management for recording artists. Coordinated artist appearances and advanced tour dates. Negotiated and executed performance contracts, recording contracts, and publishing contracts. Researched photographers and filmmakers for artists’ visual media including photo… Show more An artist management firm. Clients included Grammy and Dove Award winning artists Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Cindy Morgan and Rachael Lampa.Management team member involved with long term career development and day-to-day management for recording artists. Coordinated artist appearances and advanced tour dates. Negotiated and executed performance contracts, recording contracts, and publishing contracts. Researched photographers and filmmakers for artists’ visual media including photo and video shoots. Key contact between management firm and record companies, booking agents, promoters, radio stations, media, sponsorships, endorsements, and both music and book publishing companies. Facilitated budgets and tracked expenses. Consulted and advised independent artists on overall career direction, marketing initiatives and strategies. Coordinated and executed all retail, media and live event appearances on a 40 city tour. Planned and booked all travel logistics including air, ground and hotel accommodations. Oversaw tour merchandise load in/load out, sponsorship signage placement on site. Coordinated and hosted VIP receptions and fan club meet and greets Show less

Nashville, Tn

An artist management firm. Clients included Grammy Nominated Artist Jo Dee Messina (Curb Records) and band River Road (Capitol Records).Management team member involved with long term career development. Day-to-day manager for recording artists. Coordinated artist appearances and advanced tour dates. Executed performance contracts, recording contracts, and publishing contracts. Researched photographers and filmmakers for artists’ visual media including photo and video shoots. Liaison… Show more An artist management firm. Clients included Grammy Nominated Artist Jo Dee Messina (Curb Records) and band River Road (Capitol Records).Management team member involved with long term career development. Day-to-day manager for recording artists. Coordinated artist appearances and advanced tour dates. Executed performance contracts, recording contracts, and publishing contracts. Researched photographers and filmmakers for artists’ visual media including photo and video shoots. Liaison between management firm and record companies, booking agents, promoters, radio stations, media, sponsorships, endorsements, and both music and book publishing companies. Coordinated monthly artist newsletter with the fan club director including news items, tour dates, photos, etc. Developed fan promotions and interfaced directly with fan base. Show less

Nashville, Tn

An artist management firm. Clients included Grammy and Dove award winning artists Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Susan Ashton, Ashley Cleveland, and best selling author Frank Peretti.Handled general office administration and operations. Managed merchandise road sales including organizing, cataloging and managing inventory of artist merchandise . Set best practices for office flow and operational management. Responsible for external and internal communications for key team members.