Achievements:• Created and managed all social media for Comic Con Revolution - Ontario that drew 5,449 attendees in its first year. One day event - Saturday May 13th, 2017.• In post convention surveys 50.5% of Comic Con Revolution attendees responded they found out about the convention through Facebook. Social Media was included in over 60% of survey responses.• 30% of those who responded to the 2017 Comic Con Revolution post show survey reported they had never been to a comic book… Show more Achievements:• Created and managed all social media for Comic Con Revolution - Ontario that drew 5,449 attendees in its first year. One day event - Saturday May 13th, 2017.• In post convention surveys 50.5% of Comic Con Revolution attendees responded they found out about the convention through Facebook. Social Media was included in over 60% of survey responses.• 30% of those who responded to the 2017 Comic Con Revolution post show survey reported they had never been to a comic book convention before. Responsibilities:• Creating and managing all aspects of Social Media marketing plans for Atomic Crush Events clients and events.• Creating and monitoring productive Facebook, Instagram and Twitter advertising programs while staying within prescribed marketing budget.• Communicating and engaging with potential customers and creating excitement through Atomic Crush Events and Comic Con Revolution social media accounts. • Comic Con Revolution guest booking and relations. Negotiating celebrity appearance contracts and on site guest liaison. • Managed Cosplay Corner area for Comic Con Revolution - Ontario. Booked all cosplay guests and groups for 2017 CCR. Show less

Achievements:• Managed all aspects of the 5th Anniversary Long Beach Comic & Horror Con Social Media marketing, including graphics editing, fan interaction, content creation and posting that created buzz around the event and resulted in growth of over 10,000 new attendees in 2013.• Managing StylinOnline.com Facebook fan page with more than 200,000 fans. • Spearheaded social media campaign for Long Beach Comic Con that has successfully created brand awareness while driving website… Show more Achievements:• Managed all aspects of the 5th Anniversary Long Beach Comic & Horror Con Social Media marketing, including graphics editing, fan interaction, content creation and posting that created buzz around the event and resulted in growth of over 10,000 new attendees in 2013.• Managing StylinOnline.com Facebook fan page with more than 200,000 fans. • Spearheaded social media campaign for Long Beach Comic Con that has successfully created brand awareness while driving website traffic and ticket sales.• Created Facebook ad program that doubled Long Beach Comic Con's fan base in three months. • Creating graphics being used in the Social Media campaign for the 5th Anniversary Long Beach Comic & Horror Con.• Directed social media marketing for Staten Island Bikers for Babies, helping raise over $200,000 for the March of Dimes in 2010 and 2011.• Established and managed social media strategy for Rebel Ink magazine’s Twitter and Facebook presence that continues to create sales and interest. • Created social media presence for Urban Ink magazine and responsible for growing and interacting with brand's fan base.Responsibilities:• Designing social media marketing plans, growing network, creating content, administrating updates and fan communication for clients including celebrities, live events, media companies and products.• Creating Facebook and Twitter social ads programs, monitoring budgets, analyzing web analytics and making adjustments in order to maximize target demo reach. • Editing photos and copy for client websites, as well as, generating and implementing the daily update schedule. Show less

Achievements:• Part of the team that grew the Long Beach Comic Con into one of the most successful pop culture events in the country drawing more than 25,000 fans in 2015. • Directing all social media marketing campaigns for the 2016 Long Beach Comic Con, currently pacing 200% over 2015 ticket sales.• Created and managed Facebook marketing campaign that was the #1 driver of website traffic and sales for the debut New Jersey Comic Expo.• Grew Long Beach Comic Con Facebook page to… Show more Achievements:• Part of the team that grew the Long Beach Comic Con into one of the most successful pop culture events in the country drawing more than 25,000 fans in 2015. • Directing all social media marketing campaigns for the 2016 Long Beach Comic Con, currently pacing 200% over 2015 ticket sales.• Created and managed Facebook marketing campaign that was the #1 driver of website traffic and sales for the debut New Jersey Comic Expo.• Grew Long Beach Comic Con Facebook page to more than 44,000 fans since inception, and getting bigger all the time.• Grew Long Beach Comic Con Twitter and Instagram profiles to more than 10,000 followers each.• Grew New Jersey Comic Expo Facebook fan page to more than 13,000 fans before the debut event in November 2015.• Created the successful area Cosplay Corner for Long Beach Comic which has been modeled by other fan conventions.Responsibilities:• Identifying and booking celebrity, comic book and cosplay guests for the Long Beach Comic Con, Long Beach Comic Expo and New Jersey Comic Expo.• Design and manage social media marketing for the Long Beach Comic Con, Long Beach Comic Expo and New Jersey Comic Expo.• Posting updates and guest announcements to event websites.• Artist Alley table sales.• Creating and monitoring convention Facebook Events.• Managing Facebook ad program, monitoring budgets and making adjustments based on response.• Social Media Customer Service/Customer Interaction - Responding to questions, inquiries & general conversations. Show less

Manager/Business Development Wizard World Tour 2005-2006Product Manager Wizard Entertainment 2003-2005Achievements:• Overhauled Wizard World Tour VIP Program and increased revenue by more than 500% in one year.• Managed personal appearances and autograph events with celebrities including Nathan Fillion, Joss Whedon, Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, Ron Perlman, Tricia Helfer, Ryan Reynolds and Jessica Biel. • Designed and managed web-marketing strategy for the Wizard World Tour… Show more Manager/Business Development Wizard World Tour 2005-2006Product Manager Wizard Entertainment 2003-2005Achievements:• Overhauled Wizard World Tour VIP Program and increased revenue by more than 500% in one year.• Managed personal appearances and autograph events with celebrities including Nathan Fillion, Joss Whedon, Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, Ron Perlman, Tricia Helfer, Ryan Reynolds and Jessica Biel. • Designed and managed web-marketing strategy for the Wizard World Tour that drew more than 250,000 attendees each year.• Product manager for web store and company exclusive products with revenue exceeding $1,000,000 in one year. Responsibilities:• Created and implemented Wizard World Tour web marketing strategy including website redesign, maintenance and writing copy for updates and announcements.• Day to day management of company exclusives in all phases from inception to delivery through deal negotiation, design, approvals, marketing and sales.• Booking and direct contact for Wizard World Tour guests and on site liaison for guests, exhibitors and attendees. Show less

Promotion Manager/Dallas 1999-2001Promotion Manager/Miami 1995-1999Achievements:• Played key role in developing new artists and maintaining success of established artists including: AC/DC, Metallica, Motley Crue, Natalie Merchant, En Vogue, The Cure, Pantera, Keith Sweat, Staind, Third Eye Blind, Missy Elliott, Tracy Chapman, Jackson Brown, Better Than Ezra and Busta RhymesResponsibilities:• Conceived and implemented influential promotion and marketing campaigns for… Show more Promotion Manager/Dallas 1999-2001Promotion Manager/Miami 1995-1999Achievements:• Played key role in developing new artists and maintaining success of established artists including: AC/DC, Metallica, Motley Crue, Natalie Merchant, En Vogue, The Cure, Pantera, Keith Sweat, Staind, Third Eye Blind, Missy Elliott, Tracy Chapman, Jackson Brown, Better Than Ezra and Busta RhymesResponsibilities:• Conceived and implemented influential promotion and marketing campaigns for recording artists in assigned territories.• Acted as company liaison communicating direction of all projects to sales/marketing partners and media.• Responsible for adapting marketing plans to strong airplay markets and around artist tour dates.• Accountable for acquiring and maintaining radio airplay for assigned projects, and communicating status of projects to clients, superiors and peers.• Responsible for compiling daily airplay reports, dealing with problem areas and increasing airplay growth with all projects.• Sought out, scheduled and conducted P.R. activities around touring acts in assigned market.Awards:Elektra Entertainment Group Pop Promotion Rookie of the Year 1995Elektra Entertainment Group Pop Promotion Person of the Month Show less

Regional Promotion Manager/Midwest 1994-1995Regional Promotion Manager/Southeast 1992-1994

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