Mark Serratore Email & Phone Number

I work to connect sports teams with unique championship rings that tell the story of their season and become points of pride for the hard work and dedication it takes to be successful in the sports industry.

• Manage village social media accounts:~ Grew Facebook followers by 38% (+4,511) over last two years (March '22 - March '24) with 336,529 average monthly reach.~ 8th largest Facebook following among 100+ municipal government pages in Chicagoland area.• Sell sponsorships for community events:~ Brought in $146,000 in the past year (November '22 - November '23)• Started the Romeoville Holiday Ornament series in 2022. Research, design, and oversee promotion and sales of the ornaments, which have sold 580 units in two years. • Write press releases, quotes from village officials, promotional copy, web content, and video scripts.• Photograph ribbon cuttings, board meetings, village developments, special events, and content for marketing purposes.• Assist with the shooting, directing, and editing of video projects.• Assisted Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce with marketing, events, social media, and web maintenance.

• Wrote and distributed team press releases to local and national news outlets.• Managed digital platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, website, and email.~ Increased Facebook likes by nearly 2,500 (14% growth) in seven-month span.~ Maintained league best engagement rate on Facebook page. ~ Authored tweet that received 1,700 re-tweets and over 900 likes.• Planned, organized, and carried out theme nights, mascot appearances, donation requests, game scripts, and on field ceremonies and games.• Managed and trained on field promotion team, TV crew, and department interns. • Conceptualized, wrote, shot, and edited promotional videos.• Designed graphics for flyers, scoreboard, and web use.• Found, negotiated, and booked talent for appearances and performances.• Game Day: Operated video board, directed video production, and ran camera.• Worked 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game and corresponding events.• Worked with: Charlotte Stone Crabs, Omaha Storm Chasers, York Revolution, and Joliet Slammers.

Chicago, Il

• Wrote & trafficked TV and radio copy for Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant chain.• Assisted media buyers in all aspects of buying process: availing, uploading, obtaining ratings, buying, placing orders, following up with station representatives, processing make goods, and clearing discrepancies.• Was in constant contact with station representatives concerning traffic issues, added value, and other buy related details.

Chicago, Il

• Called on local and national businesses to coordinate advertising campaigns using on air, online, and on site promotional opportunities. Extensive cold calling.• Created custom marketing plans based on client’s needs, including writing on air spots.• Managed and maintained existing accounts and relationships.

Chicago, Il

• Set up, worked, and broke down station promotional events.• Contacted and fulfilled contest winners. • Wrote copy for contest postings and on air spots.