Sales Project Manager

Eric Kingstad

**** ** ****** ******, *********, Or 97005

CELL 503-***-****

SKILLS and Strengths

Strategic Thinker Great Communicator

Brand Marketing & Creation Project Manager

Innovator/Entrepeneur Skilled Negotiator

Team Builder Cost Control

Problem Solver Food and Beverage Management

Advanced Presentation Skills Strong and Diverse Technical Skills

Financial Management Facility Management

Skilled Mediator Logistics Management

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Principal – Kingstad Productions – Portland OR 2010 – present

Event and conference design and production

Film, video, commercial and live show production

Association and organizational management

Facility management

Assist organizations with program development, marketing, project management and fundraising

Executive Director – Corvallis Tourism Convention & Visitors Bureau – Corvallis, OR 2009 – 2010

Oversee management of Destination Marketing Organization for Corvallis Oregon

Manage all sales and marketing functions of business including business development, product development, research,

direct mail, social networking, print advertising, radio/TV campaigns, direct sales, customer relations, public relations,

pricing, government relations and community networking

Transitioned and updated technology and implemented new CRM platform

Redirected focus of community towards increased group travel and sports group market

Successfully reestablished fractured relationships with key stakeholders in community

Principal and Founder - Kingstad Meeting Centers, Inc - Beaverton, OR 1993–2009

Founded multi million dollar conference center management company with less than $18K in start up funds; grew

concept into a regional brand of conference centers with revenues of $3M at five locations with 25 employees

In 2007 developed new business concepts and revenue centers that evolved into a dynamic arts center; brands included

the Jester Comedy Club, Compass Rose Concerts, Kingstad Gallery, Beaverton Civic Theatre and Bistro Elene

Managed all financial aspects of business including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, purchasing,

vendor relations, bank and investor relations, sales tracking, revenue management, cash flow analysis, P & L review

Managed all sales and marketing functions of business including business development, product development, research,

direct mail, social networking, print advertising, radio campaigns, direct sales, customer relations, public relations, pricing,

revenue management and community networking

Oversaw all human resources functions and management of operations and food service

Extensive experience with project and construction management, overseeing multiple site expansions, build outs, and

tenant improvements

Established knowledge and experience with technology and software, including POS systems, phone systems,

networking, audio visual systems, web design and management, ticketing systems, and videoconferencing systems

Winner of “Art in the Marketplace” award from the City of Beaverton

Eric Kingstad Resume (continued)

Executive Director – Regional Arts & Music Project - Beaverton, OR 2009

Established new non-profit with goal of developing a community arts center

Recruited a diverse board of directors to oversee the affairs of the non-profit

Established initial marketing materials and messaging for fundraising

Interim President & CEO - Washington County Visitor’s Association - Beaverton, OR 2007

Played key role in increased funding for tourism marketing by initiating ballot measure to increase room tax

Established new contract with Washington County, relocated offices and oversaw total re-brand of organization

Led search for and hired new CEO

Director of Marketing – Portland Marriott Hotel on the Waterfront – Portland, OR 1990–1993

Managed sales, catering and reservation staff of 25, annual expense budget of $1.8 M and annual revenue of $25M

Executive committee member

Served as regional liaison director for all Marriott brands and properties

Director of Marketing – Greensboro Marriott Hotels – Greensboro, NC 1987–1990

Managed sales, catering and reservation staff of 15, annual expense budget of $1.2 M and annual revenue of $15M

Recognized for key role in development of revenue management systems and forecasting for Marriott systemwide

Won numerous advertising awards

Manager - Marriott Hotels & Resorts – Various locations 1980–1986

Career progression at four different locations in various management positions, including convention services,

operations, sales, catering and marketing

Highlights included opening Boston Marriott Copley Place; various awards for advertising and revenue achievement;

implementation of Executive Meeting Management program for hotel sales effort systemwide

BOARD EXPERIENCE

Willamette Valley Visitors Association – Salem, OR 2009- 2010

Corvallis Arts & Culture Commission – Corvallis, OR 2010

Prosperity That Fits Steering Committee – Corvallis, OR 2009 – 2010

Beaverton Civic Theatre – Beaverton, OR 2008 - 2009

Washington County Visitor’s Association - Beaverton, OR 2000–2009

Westside Cultural Alliance – Washington County, OR 2008–2009

Beaverton Chamber of Commerce 2004–2006

Beaverton School District/Local School Committee 2001–Present

Meeting Professionals International – Oregon Chapter 1998–present

Friends of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts – Portland, OR 1994 – 1996

Portland Civic Theatre, Portland, OR 1992 - 1994

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI Business Administration and Economics 1977–1980

Gilford College, Greensboro, NC – Courses in Communications, Statistics, Persuasive Writing – 1988-1989

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