Evolve Activation is a global event marketing logistics partner, providing customized support in program development, shipping, retail activation, field reporting and measurement, vehicle management and field staffing.

• Responsible for researching international expansion opportunities ahead of the 2012 Olympic games.• Worked closely with multinational accounting and legal firms to develop an appropriate business structure, maximizing agencies profitability and minimizing risk.• Evaluated UK market conditions and identified opportunities for growth during the economic downturn.• Developed European sales materials including corporate sales videos and case studies.• Oversaw local recruitment and… Show more • Responsible for researching international expansion opportunities ahead of the 2012 Olympic games.• Worked closely with multinational accounting and legal firms to develop an appropriate business structure, maximizing agencies profitability and minimizing risk.• Evaluated UK market conditions and identified opportunities for growth during the economic downturn.• Developed European sales materials including corporate sales videos and case studies.• Oversaw local recruitment and management of UK staffing database of brand ambassadors, event managers and truck drivers. Show less

• Managed program budgets for experiential marketing clients.• Worked closely with Director of Operation on large-scale activation programs, including sourcing promotional vehicles, managing vehicle wrap vendors, tour routing, and overall event logistics.• Challenged and managed a team of Tour Managers, Market Managers and in-house team of contract Account Managers• Submitted RFQ’s for new clients and programs.• Established payroll presence in Canada in order to enhance the… Show more • Managed program budgets for experiential marketing clients.• Worked closely with Director of Operation on large-scale activation programs, including sourcing promotional vehicles, managing vehicle wrap vendors, tour routing, and overall event logistics.• Challenged and managed a team of Tour Managers, Market Managers and in-house team of contract Account Managers• Submitted RFQ’s for new clients and programs.• Established payroll presence in Canada in order to enhance the company’s capabilities.• Secured and Managed Background Check, and DOT vendors• Opened first satellite office in 2006 in San Francisco. Secured/Negotiated office space, ordered office equipment and hired additional staff.• Created and maintained a National Manager Database of over 600 contract based managers and drivers.• Conducted random and scheduled site visits to ensure quality control of staff and managers. Show less

• National Tour Manager for the Jones New York Work/Life program• Solicited Fortune 500 companies to take part in the national program• Contracted and Negotiated catering contracts• Managed local staff and acted as point person for all partner involvement

• Executed LA campaign as representative of Nestle in its efforts to support Habitat for Humanity and increase sales.• Responsible for In-store advertising, public speaking, coordinating media and promotions for Nestle• Awarded maximum donation to HFH-LA of $35,000.

• Managed the “NASCAR IN CAR on In-Demand” tour. • Responsible for training and managing sales representatives on effective event marketing/promotions and help them generate leads for future marketing and sales efforts.• Reported directly to Account Executive with daily event recaps. • Worked exclusively on the Microsoft XBOX campaign as a manager of East Coast operations• Managed In-market staff communicated with local media and represented Microsoft in all facets of the… Show more • Managed the “NASCAR IN CAR on In-Demand” tour. • Responsible for training and managing sales representatives on effective event marketing/promotions and help them generate leads for future marketing and sales efforts.• Reported directly to Account Executive with daily event recaps. • Worked exclusively on the Microsoft XBOX campaign as a manager of East Coast operations• Managed In-market staff communicated with local media and represented Microsoft in all facets of the promotion. Show less

• Worked on the Republic of Ireland’s road show team, promoting the client’s product in a taste challenge format.• Administered and collected survey’s and reported the results to company headquarters• Managed in-market PR opportunities• Managed and oversaw a promotions team of 8 travelling staff

• Worked with Director and Staff Research Associate to develop methodologies enhancing California’s Export metrics.• Measured Export Values and calculated Rankings.• Published findings in November 2000 AIC Brief http://aic.ucdavis.edu/oa/brief13.pdf