Rusty Gibson Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, California

Judging professional big wave surfing contests around the world on a moments notice.

Responsible for hiring and staffing, placing orders and management of guest services.

Big Wave Spots Around The World

Create and execute operations plan for professional big wave events around the world on a moments notice. Responsibilities include Judging criteria, contest format, advertising, emergency evacuation plan, contest site management, sponsorship sales and development. Responsibilities also include overall communications and media management for the Tour, press releases, website, social media content and Head Judge for Tour

Port Orford, Oregon

In charge of overall operations of hotel and lodge. Responsibilities include creating marketing campaign, company branding and gaining AAA approval status for increased customer reach. Creation of website and e-newsletter to engage past guests and secure new customer base. Created internet advertising plan and implementation of key travel based websites to increase occupant rates and revenue base. Responsible for hiring, training, and management of employees.

San Diego, California

Acted as lead account manager for a top Public Relations firm in San Diego. Responsibilities included developing communications campaigns, writing and distributing media releases, developing company and organization identities, copywriting and assisting in design layout for collateral materials. In charge of maintaining several client websites. Acted as liaison between multiple parties during negotiation and communication processes.