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Market/Customer research, product charter and business plan document creation, represent target market/customer on product development team, champion the product/market within the company, support product launch and market development. Assigned Product Management of discussion system product line from recent company acquisition. Product Manager for the.

Market/Customer research, product charter and business plan document creation, represent target market/customer on product development team, champion the product/market within the company, support product launch and market development. Product Manager for the teams that defined and developed multiple wireless products for Shure's wireless category: ULX-D.

1 of 2 PMs/FOH Engineers and Tour Managers for major award-winning artist.

Greater Chicago Area

• PADI & NAUI Scuba Certification for Open Water, Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divermaster, Specialty Courses ( Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV), Deep, Dry Suit, Nitrox/EANx, Wreck, and more)
• Discover Scuba
• Kids Programs
• Refresher Courses
• Accelerated Training
• Shipwreck Charters

• Experienced manager, capable of effectively opening and managing new regional office, credited for successfully establishing and building industry-leading relationships and customer service with top-tier customers in.
• Championed the conception, design, production, and implementation of strategic advertising, marketing communications, and public relations campaigns, including campaigns with celebrity artists such as Christina… Show.
• Championed the conception, design, production, and implementation of strategic advertising, marketing communications, and public relations campaigns, including campaigns with celebrity artists such as Christina.
• Influential in market/business development, product development, and over $1/2 million in additional direct referred sales.
• Experienced in the research, selection, cultivation, contract negotiation, and preservation of positive professional relationships with up and coming, popular, and legendary musicians/bands, artist management, record.

• Experienced global product manager and national sales manager credited for achieving improved product contribution margins, increased market share, greater ROI, and repeated sales growth well above corporate fiscal.
• Demonstrated proficient management of global product portfolio including product development, life-cycle management, operational budgets, and implementation of sales and marketing… Show more
• Demonstrated proficient management of global product portfolio including product development, life-cycle management, operational budgets, and implementation of sales and marketing strategies.
• Accomplished subjective research and analysis of market dynamics in key geographic areas, markets of interest, competitors’ marketing activities, and customer/product trends.
• Championed category's global marketing including strategic conception, creative development, and implementation of direct marketing campaigns, sales channel promotional tools, marketing communications, media planning.
• Maintained intensive US and global travel schedule (>75%) Show less

• Specifically sought and hired as industry expert for product category, effectively acting as team lead for the engineering design, on-time/under budget development, and successful launch of profitable new products.
• Instrumental in the design… Show more
• Instrumental in the design, development, and execution of product packing, point-of-purchase displays, and marketing/sales tools for the sales channel, customer service, product training, and market development.
• Effectively developed new category operations including, sales analysis, statistic reporting, artist relations, evangelism development, and corporate promotional sponsorships, lowering operating costs and increasing.
• Maintained intensive US and global travel schedule (>35%) Show less

- Artist Management and Booking Agent- Concert/event production, promotions, and marketing including flyer design, printing, distribution, and urban marketing.

• Instrumental in transitioning new/used home electronic retailer into area-leading retailer of pro-audio DJ, lighting, and studio equipment. Focused product offering for local professional and beginner clientele.
• Successfully streamlined and automated administrative responsibilities including inventory management, sales, and tax… Show more
• Successfully streamlined and automated administrative responsibilities including inventory management, sales, and tax reporting.
• Essential in the successful development and implementation of marketing initiatives including website development, print media marketing, and event promotions, resulting in increased industry awareness of retail.

• ASSISTANT STATION MANAGER & OFFICE MANAGER
• As administrative support to station manager, an employee of the University of Wisconsin and department head of School of Communications, we successfully lead multi-year campaign to the State of Wisconsin for FM.
• Music director responsible for the collecting, cataloging, and… Show more ASSISTANT STATION MANAGER & OFFICE MANAGER
• Music director responsible for the collecting, cataloging, and programming of the electronic music category. Category collection became the largest genre at station.LIVE BROADCAST SHOW HOST/DJ (volunteer position) Show.