Provide expertise in marketing, event planning & execution, and event promotions.

Reported to Director and assisted in operating facility by overseeing events management and services, technical support - stage and sound, facility setup and conversions, housekeeping, building security/loading dock staff and suites.Also oversaw the marketing department including the advertising and settlement, promotions, publicity, sponsorship fulfillment, game day presentation, graphics design, website, publications, signage and group and suite sales.

Assistant Director for Marketing, Sales & Digital Media (4/2013 to 12/2017)Marketing Manager, (3/1994 to 4/2013)Oversee marketing department which includes marketing professional entertainment events (advertising, promotions, publicity, group sales, creative and social media) and the venue; facilitating sponsorship program; accountability for content on current venue website, social sites, venue blog, redesign of new website with new host, venue static and digital signage, customer feedback through surveys, email and social. Oversee suite operations for 28 luxury suites. Generate revenue through ticket sales and day use suite sales. Assist The University of Texas Athletics Department with fan engagement (i.e. secure National Anthem singers, provide input on collaboration with local talent and the Longhorn Band, etc.).Assistant Communications and Marketing Manager, (9/1991 to 3/1994)Assisted Marketing Manager in managing department by participating in the advertising, promotions and publicity of events, the development and implementation of media plans and event and promotional sponsorships with retailers and media, and creating packages and selling signage and event sponsorship. Managed the sales department and sold sponsorship (signage, ticket backs, ticket envelopes, etc.). Developed new business and maintained current relationships. Recruited, trained and evaluated staff.Retail Advertising Manager, (11/1989 to 9/1991)Managed the sales department and sold sponsorship (signage, ticket backs, ticket envelopes, etc.). Developed new business and maintained current relationships. Recruited, trained and evaluated staff.Assistant Audience Development Specialist, (5/1988 to 11/1989)Sold advertising in monthly publication Applause, designed layouts and wrote copy for the ads in it and developed group ticket sales for family shows and special events including pre-show dinners. Developed new business and maintained current relationships.

Sold advertising by developing new business accounts and servicing existing accounts. Planned and scheduled advertising. Consulted advertisers on the development of their marketing campaigns. Negotiated rates, assisted in copywriting, and developed and coordinated client promotions.First sales representative to sell the bumper sticker promotion for the 1987 summer campaign.

Sold advertising by developing new business. Planned and scheduled advertising. Wrote all copy for advertisers. Produced and recorded commercials.