Luke Connolly Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Since 2018, I have been lucky enough to represent some of the largest (and most well-known) consumer brands on TSC (The Shopping Channel), including: Sony, iRobot, Google, Sonos, Dyson and many more. As on-air success is/are sales dependent, the role requires me to build quick rapport and trust with the viewer through concise and honest information. Key.

New York, United States

Ideated, Founded and scaled Ditto from a part-time idea to one of the hottest new dating apps in North America. From early-bootstrapping to growth, rebranding and relaunching, I oversaw all marketing and sales efforts, leading stakeholders from all aspects of the business while nurturing new and developing partnershipsKey achievements include* Led and.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Isodate was founded to help readdress the various issues with 'modern-day dating', and to get people back to what's important: dating.With our exclusive event platform and dating algorithm, Isodate is offering the excitement of Speed Dating without the pandemic fears. There's no more cat-fishing, being ghosted, spending a fortune on unfortunate first.

International -

Since graduating with a BA Hons Journalism and Broadcast degree - and achieving my NCTJ press qualification the year later, I have gone on to present/host/mc a number of key events.The following are short snippets of these such events - if you'd like more information, please do reach out!I'm always available for freelancing commissions, and am also open to.

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

* $1.33m closed won ARR across 36 deals - 2020: (Q1) $250k quota; $275k attained (110% to target) - 2019: $800k quota; $970k attained (121% to target) - 2018: $0 quota; $80k attained (ramp)* Promoted to Mid-Market AE team after eight months

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Offered a range of Marketing & Sales Consultancy for various brands and corporations. Contracts ranged from sales generation, lead closing, product management, communications or even agency streamlining.Achievements include:* Average increase of 34% in lead closing after partnerships* Created strategy for various local and global campaigns. Examples: o.

London (UK) And Toronto (Canada)

On-site host/facilitator' for Match's IRL events. My role was to facilitate and create a happy and relaxed environment for those in attendance. I'd take the group through Ice-breakers, ensure that dates were going smoothly, and even help with introductions (because approaching someone you like is difficult!). I continued the role after moving to Canada.

Toronto, Canada Area

An incredibly opportunity, I was lucky enough to work with TSN to help bring extensive coverage of the Euro 2016 cup to the Canadian viewing public.The role had me stationed in studio all day, watching numerous games throughout the day and drawing deep analysis and key game points for which the hosts could offer.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

* Led corporate campaigns resulting in (on average) 134% impression increase & 62% in media pick up* Pipelined and closed $750k in new business in just eight months* Provided and aided in digital and social pickup, using SEO, SEM, and up-to-date ROAS* Served as main POC for corporate clients Campbells, General Mills and TD Bank

London Area, United Kingdom

Brought on to help educate consumers (and increase National sales & usage) of the Google Chromebook series. Key Achievements include:* Originated, shaped, and closed over £6m in new deals within a 12-month period, demonstrating expertise in managing the end-to-end sales process* 41% area-sales growth in 6 months; 58% in 12 months. Averaged 36% MoM growth.

United Kingdom

Over the two and a half years with Bowers, I provided Sales and Marketing support at various events, tradeshows, and instore campaigns. I constantly performed in top 5% of Sales Staff in the UK, driving both increased sales and better retention of pre-existing customers.Key achievements include: * Top 5% sales for National Campaigns (2013, 2014)* Top Sales.

Across The UK

One of just three (from 3000 applicants) chosen to compere and present across the UK for Samsung, a main sponsor, during the 70-day Olympic Torch Relay 2012.Responsibilities included introducing torch bearers, celebrity guests and psyching crowds ahead of the Olympic Flames arrival for the full 70-day, 8000 mile relay.Interviewed the likes of Boris.

2.1 Ba Hons Journalism And Media Joint Honours Degree, Journalism And Media; English; Maths

Activities and Societies: American Football, Writers Football Videogame GolfDuring my three-year degree – taught by two of the UK’s most.

Nctj Qualification, Journalism, Distinction

3 A Levels, Law, Business, Psychology, A, B, C Respectively