Lucas Anemone Email & Phone Number

West Hollywood, Ca

Commando combines over 20 years of experience in the LGBT advertising space. Let Commando position your National, Regional and local business to succeed in reaching this sought after audience on Dating, Social, Desktop/Mobile Web & OTT Video Platforms. Don't get caught with your ads down!

Greater Los Angeles Area

At Grindr LLC, I lead all aspects of ad sales revenue, including selling, invoicing, billing, reporting, follow up, account management, and retention/increase in advertiser base. I leverage SalesForce CRM to track sales, projecting, and lead creation, and have sold 65% of total direct ad sales, resulting in 6X average sales performance. Here, I have developed accounts in various industries, including Healthcare and Education [i.e.: Emory University, Aids Healthcare Foundation], County Governments [i.e.: Maricopa, Santa Clara, San Diego, Los Angeles, Pima], Travel Apps/Brands [i.e.: Uber, Hotels.com, Expedia], and Entertainment [i.e.: Concert promoters for Live Nation, Nederlander, AEG Live, and Goldenvoice]. I have also created and deployed custom-made advertising solutions and package for mobile apps.I travel occasionally to maintain accounts in Mexico, Brazil, and United Kingdom. I lead efforts to optimize mobile apps ad sales in collaboration with prominent ad agencies for clients including Fetch, Centro, Mindshare Better World Advertising, and Roast. Furthermore, I steer efforts to enhance customer base by deploying in-app advertising solutions for nightclubs and bars clients/accounts.

Southern California

I was hired by SuperMedia Inc., a Yellow Pages Directory publisher, and sold SuperPages brand products. Some of our clients included attorneys, contractors, and local service providers. I received the Prestigious Eagle Award and was recognized as Top Performing Rep for meeting objectives throughout 13 consecutive quarters. I was also awarded with the Gold Performance Award which was a Tahiti Incentive Trip in 2008.I was allocated the Southern California territory that comprised regions such as San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino, and managed 150+ local clients quarterly. I prospected and sold print and digital, web and mobile apps, and advertising options, while promoting services and selling SEO, SEM, and social media solutions.Additionally, I took part in organizing trainings with management teams during weekly sales meetings. I joined the company initially when operating as Idearc Inc. and stayed on board through change of name to SuperMedia Inc. in 2010.

Las Vegas, Nv

As an Account Manager at RH Donnelley, I managed an average of 175 accounts annually, and sold print and digital Yellow Pages advertising platforms within Las Vegas Metro Market. I developed high-end print advertising and contributed to creation of websites in close collaboration with clients and internal graphic artists. Due to my work, I was chosen to travel to Chicago to promote R. H. Donnelley’s branding efforts.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

In this role, I handled 50 clients per quarter, promoting and selling print and digital Yellow Pages advertising. I received two Distinguished Award Trips (2003 & 2004) for outstanding results, and participated in coaching outside sales represemtatives on best practices and new business development techniques. Furthermore, I surpassed objectives by 300%+ in new business development and in increasing existing business.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Here, I cold-called 50+ businesses daily and closed an average of three to five sales per day, while managing 100 accounts quarterly via telephone. Within 12 months, I was promoted to Account Manager due to exceptional performance. I also surpassed objectives by 250%+ in new business development and in enhancing existing business.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I founded and led operations of a non-emergency transportation company, leading it to attain multi-million dollars in revenues in two years. I built long-term relations with major insurance companies such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield and United Health Care, and negotiated additional member benefits through collaborations with call center and sub-contractors of Major HMO’s such as United Health Care/Cigna/Kaiser Permanente.Apart from my primary responsibilities, I scheduled and assigned drivers and managers to enable transportation for disabled passengers, and drove all aspects of P&L, vehicle purchasing, maintenance, and repair. My efforts also led to an increase in number of vehicles from medical transportation providers from three to more than 10.Moreover, I managed payroll, earnings, hiring, negotiations, training, and customer service for a business with a staff of 10 employees. During the initial six months as a full-time student of Arizona State, I traveled regularly from Arizona to Southern California to manage my business.