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Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

The Barrow Neurological Foundation provides support and resources for one of the top neurological hospitals in the world, the Barrow Neurological Institute.This is accomplished through strategic partnerships that directly fund cutting-edge research, advancements in medical innovation, training for the next generation of neuroscience specialists, and providing unsurpassed patient care.

Phoenix, Az

KARMA is a full-service Marketing and Sales consulting Agency. With over two decades of success leading strategy, marketing, digital, content, communication, and sales efforts, KARMA offers expansive knowledge and expertise to assist organizations accomplish goals. Sophisticated in all facets of Marketing, Sponsorship, and Property representation, KARMA is accomplished in leading:Brand StrategyDigital/Social MediaContent ProductionMedia Planning/BuyingCreative DevelopmentSponsorship SalesActivationResearch & OperationsTrainingArmed with knowledge and experience gained through collaboration with respected and innovative leaders, brands, and properties, KARMA focuses on Positive Actions that yield Positive Results.

Responsible for strategy and managerial oversight of the Marketing, Retail, Creative, Digital, Content and Social, Public Relations, Game Presentation, and Broadcast Productions departments for the Phoenix Suns organization. Oversee and direct the successful collaboration of team members to achieve specific department goals and drive organizational revenue and engagement.• Focus individual and departmental efforts to align with organizational value• Oversee departmental activities in an effort to minimize efforts and maximize results• Recognize and reward for interdepartmental inclusion and promote leadership sharing• Encourage and support a culture of shared success and cross-collaboration - Initiate multi-departmental metric-based incentive plan

Lead all engagement initiatives on behalf of the Phoenix Suns which included oversight of the Broadcast Productions (Television and Radio broadcasts), Content and Social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram channels), and Digital Services (Website and Mobile platforms) departments. Realigned and restructured Digital and Content departments to serve role as a multi-media organization with keen focus on increasing organizational revenue and overall fan engagement.• Elevated quality of video content produced on behalf of entire organization• Expanded consistency of messaging across distribution channels (TV, Social, Digital, In-Arena)• Increased digital/social revenue by double-digit (%) each consecutive season• Deployed “Branded Content” strategy to be shared across social channels - Grew social following by nearly 1M over the course of two seasons (+20%)

Oversaw the sales, research and fulfillment related to all media, signage, promotions, digital/social, and hospitality elements offered on behalf of Suns Legacy Partners, LLC (Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Legends Entertainment District and Talking Stick Resort Arena). Direct oversite resulted in the generation of over 60 million dollars in annual revenue.Promoted to department head prior to the 2010-11 season and accomplished the following during a six (6) year period through 2015-16:o Managed over $350 million in advertising/sponsorship/media revenueo Negotiated and successfully sold Naming Rights entitlement to current venue Talking Stick Resort Arenao Collaborated in launch of Legends Entertainment District, an out-of-home experiential signage district between the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks and City of Phoenix. - Appointed to oversee sales and operations (5M annual in revenue)o Recognized six (6) consecutive years as one (1) of only three (3) NBA teams with the most sponsorship deals within the top fifty (50) spending categorieso Consistently ranked among the top five (5) NBA Teams in revenue generation via: - Overall Sponsorship Revenues - Media (television/radio) - Digital (website/social/mobile)

Served as a television sales rep for a 24-hour sports network specializing in local programming. Responsible for the sale of commercial announcements, promotional opportunities, and sponsorship packages for both local and national advertisers. Successfully maintained growth of current accounts while consistently exceeded new business goals.

One of four dedicated sports sales reps that were responsible for the start-up and growth of a new sales team. Responsibilities included the selling of all sports related programming on KTAR as well as all programming on ESPN Radio. Excelled in the generation of new business through means of cold calling and telemarketing, the maintenance and growth of active accounts, and the building of strong relationships with both direct clients and advertising agencies.