Rick Gmitro Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Mn

➢ Flow Event Group has provided event services for more than 1,000 clients since 2008.➢ 2018-2024 Pick The Knot Best of Weddings for photography and DJ production!➢ Winner of the Diamond Award Outstanding Musical Entertainment category for Mpls / St. Paul Weddings by a national panel of judges!➢ Flow Event Group was awarded the nomination for “Best DJ” by the Minnesota market in only their third year of operation by MN Bride Magazine. ➢ Developed new strategies for identifying original channels to drive further business development.➢ Created consistent growth at a 30% increase in new clients since 2009 through referrals, trade shows, venue referrals, and networking relationships.➢ Leveraged existing relationships to cross sell other lateral services and solutions to clients. ➢ Designed and implemented our custom online event planner and social media & strategy marketing campaigns. ➢ Developed mass media campaigns. Wrote multiple materials for 6 new website launches, including branding strategies and marketing materials across multiple platforms.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Worldwide Event Production

Eden Prairie, Mn

I plan, direct, and execute the selection, interviewing, and hiring of new employees and interns.

Forte is the industry leader in probate data and solutions that automate the estate location and probate claim filing process. With the introduction of the Probate Finder OnDemand™ software-as-a-service solution, Forte has helped financial services, healthcare, and government organizations of all sizes easily identify their accounts receivable, find probated estates nationwide, and effectively file over $1 billion in claims. Your staff benefits from productivity inspired by technology, lower costs, improved compliance, and access to the latest receivable process innovations.

Kforce (Nasdaq:KFRC) is a professional staffing and solutions firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions in the skill areas of: Technology, Finance & Accounting, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Government Solutions, Outsourcing Solutions

➢ Closed 97% of all client appointments from 2005-2008.➢ Developed relationships with multiple vendors and clients to increase business and help earn the prestigious Top Wedding Vendor Award and Best DJ Award from MN Bride Magazine.➢ Designed and implemented our media marketing campaigns. With the organization of these networks I helped earn Instant Request the “Best DJ” award for four consecutive years.➢ Increased business by personally acquiring more than 75 direct referrals from the top catering managers and reception venues in the Twin Cities, positioning Instant Request as the top referred DJ company in Minnesota.➢ Developed mass media campaigns. Wrote multiple marketing and sales materials including branding strategies, public relation scripts, direct mailers, editorials, and brochures.➢ Co-managed and trained over 70 contracted DJ’s.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

➢ Managed the European sales and marketing efforts for Shavlik International and Infrared Solutions International.➢ Pursued pan-European deals with IBM Global Services, Bull France, Accenture, Siebel and WM Data, developing new business and increasing sales within our reseller and distribution channels.➢ Co-opened Amsterdam office and trained new employees on our products, business plan, and sales strategies.

I was in charge of the management, training and the business development of our resellers and sales distribution networks throughout the European Union.

➢ Managed current accounts and created new business by selling our products using strategic cold calling methods, lead lists, client referrals and product marketing.➢ Directed our advertising, trade shows, industry/networking events, and targeted print/media campaigns, driving new business development and market expansion.➢ Researched and managed the process for selecting and implementing our marketing and sales CRM software, focused on analyzing and researching our current processes and sales CRM functionality to create the best solution. Acted as the Siebel UpShot Administrator.➢ Created multiple advertisements, direct mail pieces, and marketing videos.➢ Wrote and edited press releases and editorials for trade magazines, on-line advertising, and web site announcements.➢ Developed cover letters and implemented new standards for lead qualification to improve the inside sales department and customer service.➢ Designed and managed the launch of our company’s web site. Worked with an outside web development team and the V.P. of Sales and Marketing to focus the site as a marketing tool to promote future sales opportunities and establish a higher standard of qualified leads. Led our team as the creative eye and logistical asset in accomplishing our new look, while also creating new ways to educate our customers on the unique details of our products.

➢ Commissioned to produce, write, and direct two videos for the University of St. Thomas.• Presented video productions at the American College Health Association Conference in Washington, DC.• Led presentations and discussions on health education/prevention videos to over 200 industry professionals.

➢ Worked with the Dimension team on long-range investigative news reports exploring story ideas and collecting video and sound bites.➢ Participated in field projects and assisted in filming and editing news stories. Trained in on camera delivery and physical presentation. Researched story ideas and conducted interviews to determine the effectiveness of each future project.

B.A., Broadcast Journalism, Marketing, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Programming Intern for the Center of Student Leadership. Summer and Fall Orientation Leader.Studied History.

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