Mark Furrer Email & Phone Number

Redwood City, Ca

Utilizing my experience in marketing, sales and event management, I've provided outside marketing assistance for Agel Norcal, (a regional division of a national company), Auction City (an organization that auctions cars for charities, various municipalities and private companies) and SEMICON West (a flagship annual and premier event for the global microelectronics and manufacturing industry). Focus on:• Written copy for websites Design & implementation of print ad campaigns• Developed and researched suitable customer profiles (target market) to pinpoint current sales tactics. • Generated additional revenue streams by securing new clients.

Campbell, Ca

A privately held marketing firm producing trade shows and events for a variety of corporations and businesses. • As an exhibit/sponsorship Sales Director, I created and implemented clear and comprehensive sales plans to support the sale of exhibit space.• Developed and sold onsite advertising program; established inventory systems and pricing guidelines.• Exceeded exhibit space revenue forecasts for both eBay Live! and SEMICON West.

Burlingame, Ca

GPJ is the #1 ranked global event and experience marketing agency, working with leading companies who are looking for innovative marketing solutions that motivate their audiences and activate their brands through live experiences. • Worked with key accounts, Cisco and Sun Microsystems, on national and international events such as The Networkers Conference (Orlando) and Sun Tech Days (Prague, Czech Republic). • Sold conference exhibit space by discussing particulars related to pricing, space requirements and other details to potential vendors.

San Francisco. Ca

A twice monthly magazine for technology based businesses. • Wrote business plan with clear objective, assigned tasks and monitored progress in achieving goals and milestones.• Managed vendors and exhibitors for successful Business 2.0 events in Monterey, CA and New York City.• Developed and implemented advertising strategy and campaign techniques.

Foster City, Ca

An event management company that specialized in managing business events and conferences. • Contracted with various departments to assist operations, marketing and sales to contribute to successful business conference events.• Sold conference exhibit space for events such as Bluetooth and PalmSource.

Ba, Broadcasting

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