Manager Marketing

DAVID EZER, CMP

***-** **** **. #*** 347-***-****

Forest Hills, NY 11375 abl6j5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accomplished conference programmer with 10 years of experience for high-net-

worth, business, and international clients. Proven ability to think

creatively and analytically, to manage details, and to program, plan,

troubleshoot and problem-solve efficiently.

KEY SKILLS

. Program/Project Management, Design and Evaluation

. Conference and Meeting Management

. Marketing and Copywriting

. Operations Management

. Team/Committee Leadership

. Budget Development and Implementation

EXPERIENCE

Jewish Funders Network, New York City, New York

Conference Director (2006 - )

Chamber Music America, New York City, New York

Conference & Events Manager (2001 - 2006)

. Programmed muilti-day meetings of 1) an international group of

foundations and high-net-worth individuals seeking education and

networking opportunities to improve the quality and impact of their

charitable giving, and 2) the leading trade association for the field

of professional chamber music.

. Led committees and initiated research to determine high-value themes,

topics and speakers

. Booked speakers and served as principal liaison to prepare and deliver

presentation

. Created conference agendas and schedules, and developed marketing

strategy to sell event to association members and eligible non-members

. Managed budget and expenses for meetings

. Recruited speakers including President of Israel Shimon Peres, Newark

Mayor Cory Booker, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, Internet guru Clay

Shirky, Israeli cabinet ministers, dozens of major philanthropists and

academics, National Endowment for the Arts President Dana Gioia, New

Yorker music critic Alex Ross, and many others.

. Designed sponsorship packages and directed both solicitation efforts

and execution of benefits.

. Reviewed and selected sites for meetings, negotiated venue and vendor

contracts.

. Developed and implemented marketing plan for direct mail, e-mail,

website, telemarketing and in-person events to reach prospective

attendees.

. Wrote, edited, and produced all written event materials, including

program collateral, signage, and informational guides.

. Created and produced concert-showcase events at industry regional

trade shows to promote the variety of the art form in a

multidisciplinary setting.

. Produced several daylong focused events on arts education.

. Conceived and produced over 100 professional development workshops,

recruited speakers, and managed all speaker/panelist logistics.

EDUCATION

2002 Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, New York City

MBA, Zicklin Honors program, with Concentration in

Marketing/Advertising

1995 Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York

BA with departmental Honors

DISTINCTIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS

. Received Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification, August

2009, from Convention Industry Council

. Member of Greater New York Chapter of Meeting Professionals

International

o Most Valuable Professional, 3rd quarter (Jan.-Mar. 2009)

o Nominated for Rising Star Award 2008-2009

o Chair of Metrolines (magazine) committee 2009-2010 and 2010-2011

o Member of Social (chapter events) committee 2008-2010

. Member of Council of Protocol Executives

. Professional proofreader and extensive editing experience

. Some French and German (non-fluent)

. Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite, expert in Excel; familiarity

with Raiser's Edge and DonorPerfect databases

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