Jasper Smith Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Chicago Area

• Assessed, learned, and performed music from multiple genres (private parties, bars, theaters, etc)• Negotiated contracts and expenses with individuals, event planners, and booking agencies• Experienced performing with various groups and ensembles.• Instructed novice guitar players on basic chord structures, tablature, etc.

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois

As the Brand Manager for LG Electronics, I:- am the main point of contact for all individuals in the partnership, including sales, marketing, finance and procurement, and foster relationships between management of both CDW and LGE. - manage all aspects of the LGE product line at CDW, including Video, Client, Cloud, and Mobility product categories- manage the following aspects of the business: pricing programs, sales incentives, rebate programs, and best-practices for LG's CDW-dedicated channel sales teams. - develop go-to-market strategies to penetrate target customer segments and educate pre-sales and business development specialists on new product introductions, programs, and competitive advantages. - manage and maximize overall profitability through sales pipeline, marketing plans, rebate programs, and develop strategy around re-investment funding

Chicago, Il

o Travel 140+ days annually, working in multiple, cross-functional environments to serve as primary contact for all aspects of product distribution for 15 distribution companies across 30 US states and 9 Canadian provinceso Responsible for all aspects of brand image and sales/distribution of product, resulting in ~$5 million in annual revenue and 12% overall territory growtho Communicate and collaborate closely with all levels of distribution, including executives, 110+ sales representatives, marketing coordinators, corporate buyers, architects, business owners, designers, fabricators, and end-users to ensure brand sales and satisfactiono Create dynamic and personalized marketing materials and plans for each distribution company, including flyers, product catalogues, physical displays, regional and national trade show materials, specialized regional offerings, and social media contento Lead introduction of new product and national direct sales campaigns to unreached markets/customers o Assess sales histories and trends in 50+ diverse markets to maximize brand awareness and marketing effectivenesso Assist in execution of wide-scale distribution of 2000+ physical displays nationally into retail environments o Coordinate and attend multiple national and regional trade shows to represent brand, introduce new product offerings, and assess current product reception and imageo Collaborate with complimentary brands and companies within industry to produce compelling, joint marketing materials and physical product displayso Educate sales representatives on all aspects of product to maintain superior brand representationo Present AIA-approved certification classes to architectural and design firms on product specifications and installation requirementso Teach hands-on fabrication seminars and all technical aspects of product to fabricators and sales representatives to ensure proper installation and presentation of product

• Aggressively pursued both current and non current customers to establish personal relationships and solve issues within businesses’ practices, in order to consistently meet monthly and quarterly quotas.• Assembled and executed personalized and dynamic marketing plans in order to gain new customers.• Maintained active client base of 110+ customers within the Legal and Real Estate Industries, including all interactive metrics and leading all aspects of procurement and project fulfillment• Utilized extensive, specific product and industry knowledge to consistently meet monthly revenue goals within a fast-paced, competitive environment

Greater Chicago Area

- Worked closely on all practices for a startup business (funding contracts, marketing, expense tracking) - Filmed nationally televised concert special for PBS, aired in March 2014- 3+ months spent recording album, working with 9 other group members, a management team, and recording/sound engineer for 9+ hour days.- 2 week run of performances at Royal George Theater, Chicago, IL, including a performance at Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012, nationally broadcasted.- 5 weeks and 13,000+ miles traveled from Nov 2012-Jan 2013 performing at venues across the country.- Interacted closely with audiences of 300-2000 during and after shows.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Learned detailed specifications and sales techniques for 100+ products, both musical and audio visual• Worked in fast-paced, commission-based, competitive work environment• Contributed towards $10,000+ profit monthly for company• Managed personal clientele and call list of 100+ clients

Fishers, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Kelley School of Business, Business Marketing

Nashville, Tn

- Worked closely with radio affiliates that broadcast Grand Ole Opry radio program, contacting 10+ each day to update promotional offers, contract information.- Created new promotional material for radio affiliates (trivia, contests, radio spots) to use each week for ticket giveaways. - Coordinated travel arrangements/itineraries for contest winners/radio affiliates- Created presentation for new possible ideas for the Grand Ole Opry/Gaylord Entertainment to use for future sustainability.

Vincennes, In

Ensured customer satisfaction while at restaurant, took detailed orders from guests, and maintained a large number or responsibilities to ensure that restaurant ran smoothly

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Responsible for booking 2-3 shows per month throughout school year, handling all the finances and expenses of the group while being a full-time student.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Entertainment And Music Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Marketing, Government Focus, Marketing, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Award-Winning A Capella group, Indiana University's Straight No ChaserBachelor of Science in Business Marketing

Academic Honors, General Studies

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Student Council, Boys'​ Varsity Swimming, Boys' Varsity Track