Gary Watson Email & Phone Number

-Specializing in commercial, automotive, product, portrait, sports and fitness-Marketing and branding via social media and website platforms-Generate leads via strategic content creation-Collaborate with client and creative teams from budgeting to image delivery-Proficient in Capture One and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, etc)-Contract Digitech/Photographer with Amazon in 2016-2011 Business Council for the Arts O.M.O.T. award winner for Best Color Photography and Best Enhanced Photography

-Google Trusted Street View Photographer-offering 360 virtual tours for businesses and realtors

Cottage Grove, Mn, Us

· RSVP PROGRAM WAS CUT DUE TO COVID-19· Lead in the creation and execution of the RSVP Event Marketing Plan· Research locations, organize, plan and lead the execution of all RVSP events· Review all appointments and callbacks generated at RSVP events· Update and maintain RSVP event performance reports and trackers· Maintain and track profitable cost of marketing and cost per lead issued· Provide feedback and recaps of each event to Director of Events · Create PowerPoint presentations for events when neededed· Research and book events in accordance to event plan

-Engage with potential customers at events and retail locations-Generate leads by qualifying customer and specific project needs-Set on the spot appointments for sales team-Set up and tear down of booth, tent and marketing displays-Recruit potential new employees

-Sound engineer for Ball State University’s 11,000 seat capacity Worthen Arena-Sound engineer and stage tech for various music concerts and festivals-This is an ongoing freelance role

Denver, Co, Us

-Established partnerships with top rated service providers-Developed marketing strategies and campaigns for daily ecommerce program-Negotiated deal price, revenue share and deal content with service providers-Created and wrote landing page verbiage for deals emailed to 25,000+ members daily-Exceeded 90 day new hire goals in 29 days-110% to goal in first six months of establishing new market-Consistently exceeded daily call metrics of 32 unique clients or 2 hours talk time-Salesforce, TinderBox, Outlook and Microsoft Office suite

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Presented academic program information to prospective students and families-Assist students with financial aid and enrollment forms-Trained new hires in product knowledge-Presented curriculum information to large groups during open house events-Member of the High School Star Inquiry recruiting team as well as the Design & Media Management Master's Degree Team.

New York, Ny, Us

-Presented program info and signed homes to participate in TV ratings research sample-Gathered television, device and demographic information-Provided ongoing support as a liaison for home during time in the sample-Maintained multiple home field areas while traveling to assist in other markets-Trained and presented materials to coworkers and streamlined recruitment process-Played key leadership role in establishing the Denver LPM Market in 2007-Averaged over 150% to goal in Homes Signed Average each quarter-Named 2008 National Membership Rep of the Year

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

-Performed family friendly improve comedy onstage-Performed as Mr. Voice, the emcee of the 90 seat ComedySportz Theater-Assisted in box office with reservations and ticket sales

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

-Ensured compliance with all store operations and procedures-Managed inventory including receiving, checking and shelving all merchandise-Hired and trained new retail employees on procedures and product information-Managed work schedules within established budgets for optimal store coverage

-Designed and sold pro audio, video and lighting equipment-Expanded the company’s DJ and nightclub product line -Produced the annual DJ/Nightclub Open house sale-Personal annual sales exceeded $500,000 per year in each of my 6 years

-Marketed and booked nightclub events-Installed and maintained complete sound and lighting system-Performed as the clubs main entertainment/disc jockey