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 achievements include:* The youngest On-Air Guest/Sales Host in TSC history* Sold over $1m in on-air sales

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 closed leading investments: $50k F&F, $50k State of Alabama Innovation Award, $600k pre-seed * Onboarded, managed and developed all B2C and B2B partners. Generated $100k+ revenue in > 12 months * 7,500 PAID users in 12 months; 11.5k in 18 months. * Only dating app to have a higher female/male ratio (* 63% at time of writing)* $194 User LTV (Life Time Value) after 18 months* Created over 1500 new relationships in under 3 years!* Closed profitable partnerships with WeWork, Harvard Business School and many others* Developed innovative initiatives that onboarded new users with a $4.50 CAC (93% less than industry standard)* Wrote, developed and produced a high-end commercial for under $1200 USD* Collaborated seamlessly within a cross-functional team environment, overseeing marketing, promotion, customer relations and all partnership contracts

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 dates, or any of the other unfortunate dating situations. Instead, Isodaters are given the opportunity to meet up to 20 potential loves in just an hour, allowing them to fall for a personality, not just a profile. It's time for a shake up, and Isodate is leading the charge. So, if you're single and looking for love, it's time to #SwipeLessDateMore

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 the discussion of a more permanent role.

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 Invictus Games 2017 - quota 1.5m impressions; 2.7m attained (180% to target). CPRS Bronze Award o Allbirds 2018 Toronto - Quota $350k sales; $1.05m attained (287% to target); 375% increase brand recognition o Coca-Cola 2019 - Quota 350k impressions; 1.2m attained (343% to target)

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, and am pleased to say that numerous people who met at these events went on to date, marry...and even start families! As Match says : "Adults Date Better"

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 in same 6 month period* After six months was promoted to Regional Sales Lead, before joining National team by the end of the year* 2013 Nationwide Top Sales Award - UK Christmas campaign (Nov 1 - Dec 24)* Delivered presentations/training for sales teams and corporate partners from 6 to 1500 in size

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 in UK for Holiday campaign (Nov - Dec 2013)* Averaged 163% of National Sales Targets* Drove £125k in product sales in two months (Nov & Dec '13)

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 Johnson, Wretch 32 and Philip Idowu in front of crowds of up to 10,000 for Samsung, many of which were improv and delivered live.

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