Spartan Media Group is a full service experiential marketing, advertising and event agency with digital and social media expertise. We specialize in branding, design and creative solutions that elevate your efficiency. Our clients find value in the way we tell their stories and take a comprehensive approach to their marketing and operations. Our team has over 17 years of direct work experience in the Chicago, Phoenix, New Mexico, Colorado, Las Vegas, Nashville and Minneapolis markets.Vertical specialties include: Real Estate, Realtors, Event Rental Companies, Development, Retail, Office, Shopping Centers, Special Events, Outdoor ExperiencesExpert knowledge in: Team Management & Leadership, Large Format Printing and Specialty Items, Barricades, Signage, Graphic Design, Marketing Plans, Budgets, Advertising Negotiation, Presentations, Photography, Salesforce, Relationships & Business Development

Lead the marketing content strategy and oversee a team of copywriters and content creators. Responsible for developing content marketing campaigns and working with key stakeholders to push messaging though various channels such as direct mail, email, and social to attract and retain customers.

Sitting prominently in the heart of Las Vegas’ West Side retail corridor, Tivoli Village brings an unique array of fine fare, shopping, and entertainment options for guests, diners and life-lovers. Offering 670,000 square feet of carefully curated retailers, entertainment, cafes, restaurants and Class A office space, Tivoli creates a thriving community living room for families and friends to enjoy the simple pleasures of being together.As the Assistant General Manager/Marketing Director for Tivoli Village, I helped lead the repositioning of the asset. I created and self produced new events and marketing strategy that increased traffic by 5 to 35% on a monthly basis and drove upwards of 8,000 people to our largest events. Our award winning holiday marketing campaign (Experience Joy at Tivoli) brought together twelve non profits, and resulted in nearly $12M in PR value with live reindeer appearances and a one-of-a-kind pop-up interactive Santa experience in property. As a property spokesperson, I flawlessly handled television and online media (go ahead, Google me!), engaged community partners with event space and special promotions, as well as improved tenant relations and tenant sales in a 12 month period. I oversaw a PR agency in Las Vegas, interfaced with a design agency in Israel, managed the Concierge team with boots on the ground on property, assisted the local leasing teams, and negotiated with many vendors and partners to make a positive difference in the deliverables and customer experience at Tivoli Village. Long story short, I #gsd under the third-party management of Pacific Retail Capital Partners.

As the Assistant General Manager for Downtown Summerlin; oversaw a $1.4M four-day Grand Opening celebration and coordinated Launch Team of 50+ team members, managed a $450M mixed-use asset, hired and managed 14 teammates, assisted with overall operation of the ground-up development property, prepared budgets and/or forecasts and business plans, provided support for leasing, established and maintained tenant relationships, supervised and coordinated contracted services, contract administration and special projects. Oversaw management and setup of new Class A office tower. Interacted with development and associated contractors during one year of development throughout property.

As the General Manager for Rio West Mall; managed a $12M retail asset, including 50 stores (514,000sf) and eight employees; and saw property through disposition in September 2013. Increased occupancy at Rio West from 86% to 96% in less than two years, filling nearly 46,000sf. Controlled monthly financial reports and yearly budgets. Managed expenses and oversaw capital projects and new tenant build-outs. Worked with City government offices for permits. Locally leased vacant spaces. Supervised property management, operations, security and housekeeping team regularly to help maintain overall cleanliness and convenience for shoppers. Promoted high attention to detail and teamwork throughout weekly staff meetings. Implemented new and exciting strategies to grow key relationships within the community and reestablish the mall as a partner in the community. Example events include: Chile Fest, Festival of Trees, Chamber Business Expo- All of which were some of the best and most highly attended events that the property had done in 10+years.

Managed the marketing program and strategy for two operating properties in the Southwest. Budgeting, events, community relations, design/project management, website creation, social media, negotiating advertising contracts, and more.

Assisted with growth plan and developed marketing and strategy for AWI launch in North America. Managed marketing collateral design and website remodel projects. Also served as an ambassador for AWI in the Chicago, Minnesota and Arizona regions.

Burr Ridge Village Center (BRVC) is a 200,000 sq.ft mixed use center, located 20 minutes west of Chicago. Opened in Nov. 2007, it contains 30 upscale retail shops and restaurants, and the world class Kohler Waters Spa. Developed by Opus North Corporation, this center was designed to be the downtown of Burr Ridge.As the Property Manager and Marketing Director for BRVC, I've been employed with Opus North Corporation, Opus Property Services, and NorthMarq Real Estate Services. I developed and managed a marketing strategy for BRVC, including negotiating advertising placement, overseeing public relations efforts, organizing monthly events, enhancing tenant relations as well as improving overall communications and networking within the community.I also managed two office condo associations totaling 36,000sf. I organized and executed over 25 events per year including art shows with 50-75 artists, seasonal farmers markets with 30 vendors, weekly concert series, ladies' shopping nights, holiday events, and car shows. These events have become traditions and created a sense of community in this new retail area. I regularly designed artwork elements for on-site signage and advertising, promotions and property initiatives through the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. To learn more and view photos of my events, please visit www.ShopBurrRidge.com, or Burr Ridge Village Center on Facebook.

River Oaks Center is a large 1.8 million square foot center in an urban economically challenged area on the Southwest Side of Chicago, featuring nearly 150 retailers.As the Manager of Mall Marketing, I marketed and sold the assets of the shopping center to consumers, advertisers, marketing companies and the surrounding business community. Exceeded a business development and media goal of over $326k in 2007, a 24% increase over 2006.