Jay Markwalter, Tmp Email & Phone Number

Georgia, United States

Explore Georgia - the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development - inspires travel to and within the state using marketing programs developed and executed in partnership with the state’s travel industry. Through its home office in Atlanta, nine visitor information centers, and a network of representatives across the globe, Explore Georgia promotes the state’s mountains, coast, large cities, and small towns to consumers domestically and internationally. Explore Georgia also works with communities to promote the state as a premier host for meetings and conventions.

Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Area

The ACVB is the City's official destination marketing organization attracting visitors and fostering destination development to enhance the economic growth of the region.

Augusta, Georgia Area

Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia

Management of the overall destination marketing program of work for “Attracting visitors to the community for economic impact” including Visitors Center operations - Ranked #2 Visitation RVIC for Georgia. Current strategies include integrated marketing and promotions, new tourism product development, festivals production and assistance, leisure sales and group meetings services, and industry outreach to local and regional tourism industry partners... Development, Implementation, ROI Metrics, and Communication of Dahlonega-Lumpkin comprehensive, tourism-based economic development Local partners include over 54 Lodging Accommodations Facilities, 550 Chamber-member support businesses, destination attractions, and adjacent visitor services

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Developed Startup Destination Management & Marketing Organization as Executive Staff with Downtown Management Services Consulting Firm: Private Non-Profit 501(c)6 Board Development, Strategic Marketing, Fundraising Campaigns, Special Events Production, and Tourism & Development Industry Networking Overall DMO Promogramming and Operations: Budget (400K), Policy, and Work Plan development, implementation, and review for short term visitor and long term investor economic impactResponsibility Progress: From Solo Director to team growth with staff of three - Marketing Director and Visitors Center Manager / Administrative Assistant Secured over $500,000 in Special Events Sponsorships 2004-2011 (Festivals / Community Events)Recruited and Serviced 150 - member business association - Member Benefits & Activities DDA Management included direction for Organization, Promotions, Design, and Economic Restructuring with public / private partnerships

Athens, Ga

Named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast, the Athens Music and Arts Festival is a highly acclaimed event held annually in historic downtown Athens, GA. Every June, AthFest puts together the Athens Music and Arts Festival featuring hundreds of bands, Artist Market, KidsFest, Film events and more. AthFest, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to music and arts education.

Athens, Georgia

Full Time Manager of Stewart & Winfield 1996-2004Performance, Promotions & Social Media Assistance 2008 - Current Tour Logistics, Marketing & Promotions 2004 - 2011Artist / Musician Management,Touring Production, Merchandising 1996 - 2004Americana singer-songwriters known for original, harmony-driven good tunes and good times - a Georgia-based rock y'all-ternative to country roots music cataloged by seven albums and countless concertsStewart & Winfield have been making music for 25 years with seven Independent Albums​, a 50+ Song Catalog (available on CD Baby), Solo projects, and thousands of shows under their belts (just 20th Century stats...1994 - 2001 Performances: 160 Venues, 52 Cities, 13 States). Southeastern touring included an impressive roster of historic theaters, universities, landmark venues, charitable benefits, and even numerous shows at Atlanta's Turner Field Braves Stadium.Full Time Management Duties Included: Group Manager & Overall PR - Liaison to contracted agents, concert promoters, merchandise distribution, legal counsel, production companies, recording studios, producers/engineers, photographers, art/graphic design, website development, merchandise manufacturersServed Exclusively as: ● Booking Agent (1997 - 2001) ~ representing Stewart & Winfield / Catatonia Records, negotiating/booking over 750 performances in 14 states● Tour/Road Manager (2000 - 2003) ~ touring logistics for all performance contracts, venue production, travel and lodging for 250+ shows● Merchandise sales and reports; equipment manager; tour accounting● Promotions - Overall PR and Promotions (1997 - 2007) ~ all media including print, radio, television, internet, official website, e-newsletters

Athens, Ga

Live Music Concert Hall & Entertainment Venue

Tmp Certification, Travel & Tourism - Destination Marketing

•The premier educational program for the tourism industry in the U.S.

Bba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Order

Diploma