Paul Hooper Email & Phone Number

Lexington, KY, US

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Oversee marketing, publicity and public relations strategies for the Division of Parks & Recreation in Lexington, KY
• Plan marketing campaigns to promote events and programs at the city's parks and venues.
• Manage branding strategies for the division, and work oversee rebranding and signage.
• Write and service press releases, plan press conferences, and coordinate media with the mayor's office.
• Supervise marketing staff and identify growth opportunities.
• Design merchandise, promotional items, exterior signage, and flyers.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Specializing in high quality, live music and sports photography
• Portfolio includes house photographer for Rupp Arena, Lexington Opera House, Central Bank Center, iHeartRadio and more
• Published photography in The Wallstreet Journal, SPIN Magazine, ESPN and more
• Commissioned by James Taylor, Foo Fighters, Thomas Rhett and more
• Photographed 500+ concerts and live events
• Covered University of Kentucky Men's Basketball for 11 seasons

• Oversaw social media strategies and promotions for city-owned venues: Rupp Arena, Central Bank Center, Lexington Opera House & The Shops at Lexington Center
• Created and developed social accounts that ranged in-line nationally with arenas in larger markets such as New York and Los Angeles.
• Worked with concert promoters to execute marketing plans and brainstorm promotional ideas to sell tickets and engage artists
• Served as lead graphic designer for four venues, designing brochures and print ads
• Managed and trained multiple employees and interns within the Marketing Dept
• Regularly recognized by industry conference and peers for being on the forefront of innovative marketing strategies and promotional concepts