Rich Overton Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York

New York, New York, United States

New York, Ny

The Reciprocity Foundation is a homeless and foster youth and young adult development agency that uses a holistic approach to motivate individuals back to a stable and healthy lifestyle. • Develop on/off-site programming for shelter and foster organizations such as Good Shepherd Services and ACMH Inc.⋅ Career Mentoring Event – Provides clients with access to professionals from various industries for career coaching⋅ Holistic Tuesdays – Teaches how self-care techniques can lead to a more balanced life for at risk youth⋅ Recipes For Life Series –Connects clients with nutritionists, chefs and personal wellness coaches• Oversee and facilitate Reciprocity Mentoring Program, connecting at-risk youth and young adults with professionals who work in various industries including Music, Fashion, Business, Production, Film, Social Work and more• Schedule professional speakers for workshops• Analyze program success through documentation, attendance tracking, and education and employment results• Conduct weekly outreach to youth, social workers and case managers• Facilitate presentations to social services staff about the work of the company• Provide partners with highlight reports that include results and impact of each program• Research and pitch ideas to Co-founders for internal and external programs for the purpose of business growth• Nurture relationships with organizations, homeless shelters, social workers, case managers and on-site program directors developing new business for the foundation• Strategize with clients to create goals pertaining to education, employment, personal wellness• Mentor youth through professional and personal struggles• Manage staff of four, volunteers and part time workers• Lead weekly meetings with staff• Manage and oversee data collection of partners and clients and internal database• Represent Reciprocity Foundation at networking events and philanthropic galas

Livingston, Nj

Culinary Public Relations Firm• Supervised public relations accounts for Cuisinart, Waring Pro, Tovolo and Epicurean• Liaised with media outlets• Secured placements in publications including O Magazine’s Oprah’s Favorite Things, Popular Mechanics, Bon Appetit, ABC News, and Apartment Therapy• Wrote and edited copy • Organized staff calendar and deadline management• Enhanced brand image through social media presence• Updated website and database• Defined the client's core message and target audience and researched opportunities accordingly• Worked with other members of the creative team brainstorming visual and copy ideas • Analyzed the product, target audience and competitor activities in the market

New York Metro Office

6 month contract position.⋅ Processed reports for accounts including Time Warner, Bacardi, and Toyota⋅ Reviewed and analyzed all data and functionality for E-Tool, spreadsheet and Data Voyager results before being delivered to client, using Excel, DbTab (Access) and SPSS programs⋅ Managed EMPC Pilsen processing teamHay Group is a global management consulting firm that works with leaders to transform strategy into reality. We develop talent, organize people to be more effective and motivate them to perform at their best. Our focus is on making change happen and helping people and organizations realize their potential.

Jersey City, Nj

5 month contract position⋅ Collaborated with recruiting and payroll services to on-board employees for Pfizer⋅ Liaised with contractors, assuring all deadlines were met⋅ Fulfilled over 380 requisitions and had on average 4000 applicants during tenure

Greater New York City Area

RJO Artist Relations & Management is a career development, consultation and public relations company which handles traditional and online campaigns.Remedy Jam Outburst is the digital music portal of RJO that celebrates voices that impact the world. Blog entries, features, artist news, and interviews (recent exclusives with Margaret Cho, Sam Sparro, Lisa Loeb, Billie Ray Martin and more).• Oversaw all aspects of career development and branding• Acted as first point of contact for external publicists, marketing directors, radio promoters, and agents• Developed and maintained global network of entertainment professionals• Supervised appearances and booking• Developed social media marketing strategies • Provided market research analysis• Oversaw travel, tours, calendars, mailing lists and professional requests• Managed client budgets for promotion• Traveled as need as talent representative throughout U.S. and Europe at events, conferences and festivals• Day to day duties included media pitching, writing releases, packaging, media list building, website updating, data-entry, copy writing and industry liaising• Secured placements such as Billboard Magazine, People Magazine, Sirius/XM Radio, and OUT Magazine

New York, Ny

RJO Artist Relations & Management is a career development, consultation and public relations company which handles traditional and online campaigns.Remedy Jam Outburst is a music portal that celebrates voices that impact the world. Blog entries, features, artist news, and interviews (recent exclusives with Margaret Cho, Sam Sparro, Lisa Loeb, Billie Ray Martin and more).http://www.twitter.com/rjoartists

Lifestyle and internet marketing focus.

Worked closely with Dido's manager on day to day activities/duties.