Michael J Duffy Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Whitestone, New York, US

• Freelance consultant providing pre-show and on-site management services to the trade show and consumer events industry—including expertise in marketing and promotions, media buying and relations, social media, event.
• Provided box office support to Times Square Alliance for Taste of Times Square (2019).
• Provided on-site supervisory assistance to FestEvents for the Norfolk In-Water Boat Show (2018).
• Provided registration management services to National Marine Mfrs. Assn. for the New York Boat Show (2018, 2019 & 2022), the Atlantic City Boat Show (2019 & 2022), the Norwalk In-Water Boat Show (2018, 2019 & 2022).
• Provided on-site floor management/supervisory services (2022); and, performed guided consumer & media tours of the New York Int’l Auto Show (2018, 2019 & 2022)
• Volunteered as Event Lead, assisting with volunteer labor instruction/coordination and promotional fulfillments at the NY Food & Wine Festival (2018 & 2019).

El Segundo, California, US

• Guided relationships, production, and promotional activities for leading national producer of consumer auto shows. Invigorated relationships with client association executives and their dealer members—via regular.
• Fostered MTAS association client relationships, signing four-year contracts--guaranteeing over $1M+ profit (for 2018 - 2022).
• Facilitated creation of new exhibition CRM module - providing understanding of exhibitions, compiling show specific information, mapping, and communicating concerns, possible solutions, and approving final product.
• Cultivated consistent team collaboration - sharing procedures, processes and policies as well as on-boarding and mentoring new employees.
• Negotiated appearance of The Munster Tribute featuring fully-operational Munster Coach and Dragula vehicles along with a meet & greet by Butch Patrick ("Eddie Munster").

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Guided production and promotional budgets for recreational boating industry association, and internationally acclaimed producer of consumer boat shows/events. Managed regional $8.5M+ Profit & Loss budget and directed.
• Worked for same company for virtually 21 years, increasing knowledge & responsibilities throughout tenure.
• Launched NY State's 300th Anniversary Celebration (in 2009) at the NY National Boat Show with then First Lady of NY State, Michelle R. Paige Paterson.
• Coordinated facility, municipal, and foundation efforts to produce a live 17th century wooden ship building demonstration by the OnRust Project - along with other NY State tourism displays (in 2009).
• Inaugurated the "Water Watch Award" honoring Jacques Cousteau's life and work; presented to Cousteau at the 1997 New York National Boat Show - his last public appearance.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Administered overall production of three annual consumer recreational boating events, and association’s annual all-industry trade event for Chicago-based recreational boating industry association. Scheduled set-up and.
• Promoted to Show Manager, and relocated to New York, NY office.
• Created and published extensive Exhibitor Rules & Regulations manual providing basis for consistent member/non-member customer service across all 21 NMMA-produced events.

Began in mailroom as clerk (1981) advanced to Graphic Designer (internship for college credits), December 1982 - June 1983 offered position as Operations Manger, September, 1983. Left DePaul University, began full-time, May 1984. Promoted to Director of Operations, May, 1985. Managed financial and logistical activities for 12 annual trade shows.