Manager Sales
Resume:
Ms. Kimber Kinast
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
Xcellence Entertainment & Marketing September 2007 - Current
Sandwich, IL
Director of Marketing- Sponsorships –
Special Events – Concerts – Show Emcee
Sponsorships - Special Events – Concerts
Director of Sponsorships: Cold call, all leads to implement sponsorships for several accounts, National Headliner Concerts, Fairs,
Festivals, Convention Centers, Charity Organizations, Special Events, meeting with potential clients, development of several sponsorship
packets, proposals, to closing the deal, implementation of all sponsorships, follow up on all sponsorships to assure that all agreements of
the sponsorships have been met by both the event / venue and sponsor. Negotiate trades for sponsorships as well, media, TV, print, beer
& wine distributors, advertising promotions as well as sponsorship dollars. Follow up with a review of ROI/ROS for both parties. While
continuing a business relationship throughout all events. I also send Invitations to our sponsors/dignitaries to all of our events, catering to
the VIP for dinners, comedy shows, concerts, implementing VIP areas and tickets for all sponsors VIP Corporate and employees. Special
events: Promoting concerts, working with all talent agencies throughout the U.S. Booking events, seeking out new venues, assisting road
managers to make sure the artist needs are met. I have been Involved in all aspects of concert venues from beginning to end. I have
worked with all clients on marketing, advertising, promotions and event planning. I have worked with many hotel open houses, Major
Retail Chain Grand Opening Events, fairs, festivals, convention centers, charity events, black tie dinner events, and auctions. I work with
all media directly regarding events, media buys for TV, radio and print. Develop, design promotional materials for all clients if needed,
develop all sponsorship materials for clients. Attend every event from beginning to the end to ensure that all agreements and duties are
fulfilled, while keeping a strong professional relationship with clients. I Work with local chambers, and travel tourism bureau's to promote
events. Travel 75% of the time. I have also attended all event, conventions and promotions for furthering the company and my knowledge
by attending seminars and conventions throughout the United States that are directly related to the industry. There are many major
corporations that I have worked with in the development of strong sponsorships some of which are; Best Buy, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT & T,
John Deere, Miller Beer Co, etc. The travel was 90% of the time.
Meijer Corporation March, 2005 - September, 2007
2700 Rt. 34 Oswego, IL 60543
Promotions/Marketing/Sponsorship
Worked with Store Directors, Marketing Directors, and Corporate marketing to implement and follow through on all promotional events on
and off site locations. I was in charge of the Grand Opening of store 239 as well as obtaining entertainment, managing a staff for the
events, escorting and working with all of our celebrity appearances that had taken place throughout the months. I developed many strong
sponsorship opportunities for Meijer stores bringing a wider range of community awareness and involvement within the surrounding
communities. Developed a promotional event and for Meijer with all local children’s hospitals to deliver the “Harry Potter” book to children
that could not attend the event that Meijer was hosting in store, Donating books to children’s hospitals, also meeting with terminally ill
children to have them sign the "World's Largest Thank You" card to the author. I developed a program for donating Meijer promotional
items to local soccer teams, park districts events, festivals and fairs, promoting their community rewards program, increasing consumer
awareness about Meijer's free antibiotic program that is available to children adults and pets. Worked on marketing, promotions and
sponsorships, seeking out what is the best sponsorship opportunity for Meijer based upon several factors, some of which were location,
demographics, exposure, impressions, media, TV, radio, print advertising budget of the venue and dollar value, seeking out the best
ROI/ROS for Meijer. I utilized my negotiating skills to develop the sponsorship to ensure that Meijer would get the best exposure within the
event, most exposure and an excellent ROI. I attended every event that we sponsored, staffed and managed staff throughout each event.
I promoted the company through local business, local chambers, and community events, fairs, and festivals. I kept track of all special
permit needs, sign permits, special event permits and all that was needed for each event and sponsorship to become a success. The
Travel was 40% of the time.
Consumer Resource Publisher Feb, 1985 - Jan, 2005
LaGrange, IL
Regional Office Manager
As the Regional Office manager I led a team of several office manager as well as working directly with Branch managers, Vice President
and President of the company as well as each locations sales staff. I processed all publishing contracts for a consumer resource book that
was under the guidance of the Better Business Bureau. Follow up on all contract payments for the region, payroll for my office managers,
secretaries and sales staff .Proof read all ads, worked very closely with all art design departments, processed all ad proofs for approval,
worked directly with community resources corporate office to develop a sales incentive program. I Managed 8 different offices managers
and secretary staff. The travel was 25% of the time.
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