Objective
To obtain a full time career oriented position within the company.
Experience
Gosselin Marketing and Promotions January 2004 - Present
Kingston, Massachusetts Self-Owner/ Freelance/ Contract
. Hosted numerous high profile events in East Coast including (but not
limited to): fashion shows, concerts, talent shows, after parties,
club venue performances, conventions, security, grand openings and
autograph signings
. Produced/Assisted events for well-known companies such as Playboy,
National Amusements, Maxim, Collegefest, Hawaiian Tropic, Boston
Magazine, 411Nightguide, SummerJam, ClearChannel Media, Showcase Live,
PAXEAST2013, S2 Games, Les Is More Tour 2012 and many more.
. Acted as event booking agent by contracting various high profile
figures including but not limited to; Ryan Leslie, Eminem, Akon, The
Game, Pusha-T, The White Panda, Colleen Shannon, Roxanne Siordia,
Outkast, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Chris Richardson, Kevin Little, Elephant
Man, Chad Hugo, Dj Doubletake, Lights Over Paris, and M.I.A.
. Nightclub and Bar analyst; profit and marketing specialist; Event
production; Event sales; Street Marketing
. Hosted Myspace.com 1st Official North East Party which reached 1,197
person capacity between three inter-combined nightclubs and managed
over 15 acts over three stages
Dunkin Donuts May 2012 - March 2013
Kingston, Massachusetts Shift Leader
. Stocked, prepared daily food and beverage prep list, inventory,
trained new employees
. Assure restaurant meets and or exceeds health department standards
. Promote daily/monthly food and beverage specials
. Open/Close and reconcile the restaurant POS system daily
. Prepare and Check daily corporate log book
. Field customers questions, comment and or concerns to appropriate
parties
. Prepare customer food and beverage to their specifications
Chili's Restaurant & Bar June 2011 - May 2012
Plymouth, Massachusetts Key Shift Front End
Manager/ Bartender/ Server
. Guarantee overall professional, courteous and timely service
. Ensure that employees and patrons adhere to ABC regulations
. Promote daily and monthly food and beverage specials
. Open restaurant, prepare daily food prep list, inventory, train new
staff
. Compile daily management paperwork and plan for the day
Media Star Promotions January 2011 - June 2011
Boston, Massachusetts Metro Market Manager/ Event Manager
. Advertise & meet the venue events goals including but not limited to
"Random acts of Camel" RJ Reynolds Tobacco
. Program sell-in and venue relations
. Develop strategy and tactics of execution on market level events in
MA, RI and NH
. Compile and deliver weekly statistics reports and asset reconciliation
. Event planning, production and execution of 135+ yearly events
. Prepare proposals, check requests, contracts and adjustments of $900k
spending budget
. Hire, train and schedule 20+ staff to interact with 20-200 consumers
per engagement
Central 111 Tapas Restaurant & Nightclub February 2008 - October 2010
Virginia Beach, Virginia SECURITY DOOR MANAGER/ MARKETING MGR
. Advertise & meet the venue events goals including but not limited to
"Rock Star" Tuesdays & "Blush" Thursdays
. Popularize celebrity guests and local DJ personalities scheduled to
perform at 125 person capacity venue
. Guarantee overall patron safety by governing venue entrances and exits
. Ensure that patrons and employees adhere to ABC regulations
. Worked with third party agencies for special events, performances and
design
. Act as liaison to Fire Marshall to ensure that fire safety and
capacity codes are met
Time Lounge Tapas Restaurant & Nightclub September 2005 - September
2010
Norfolk, Virginia SECURITY GENERAL MANAGER/ INTERNET MGR
. Publicize nightly events including but not limited to "College/S.I.N."
Mondays, "Rock" Fridays & "Inferno" Saturdays
. Act as liaison to Fire Marshall to ensure that fire safety and
capacity codes are met
. Guarantee overall patron safety by governing entrances and exits of
227 person capacity venue
. Ensure that patrons and employees adhere to ABC regulations
United States Navy November 2005 - October 2009
Norfolk, Virginia Aircraft Crash & Salvage 3rd Class Petty Officer P-
25 Driver
. Performed demanding duties of maintaining overall safety of USS
Enterprise flight deck crew in highly professional manner
. Instrumental in Crash and Salvage's timely response to aircraft
emergencies (including aircraft engine fires, auxiliary power,
tailpipe fires, and aircraft landing area malfunctions)
. Meritoriously advanced in rank twice due to exceptional initiative and
loyal dedication to duty
. Scheduled Fireman's Maintenance and governed fifteen shipmates
. Completed ABH common core, Shipboard and Shore based firefighting, non-
skid, and Hazmat courses
Vision Nightclub January 2001 - December 2004
Saugus, Massachusetts ASSISTANT MANAGER/ EVENTS DIRECTOR
. Wrote and approved radio advertisement copy
. Hired DJs and promotional teams for happenings of 1,097 person
capacity venue
. Coordinated venue event schedules, external vendor promotions, and
developed themed events
. Worked with third party agencies to book guest celebrity hotel
accommodations and transportation
. Maintained venue's aesthetic appearance by painting, decorating, and
conducting repairs when necessary
. Fielded customers' questions, comments, and/or concerns to appropriate
parties
. Developed and distributed event promotions via papering, e-mail
database, Internet advertisements, and website updates
. Networked with Playboy, CEG Entertainment, DGI Business, World Gym,
and Domino's liaisons
. Act liaison to Fire Marshall to ensure that fire safety and capacity
codes are met
. Guarantee overall patron safety by governing venue entrances and exits
as Assistant Security Manager
Palace Entertainment Complex January 1998 - January 2001
Saugus, Massachusetts SECURITY MANAGER/ EVENTS DIRECTOR
. Oversaw cash and credit transactions between customers and staff
members for loss prevention
. Distributed promotional materials to targeted demographics
. Provided exceptional customer service to diverse consumers by
utilizing multiple interpersonal skills
. Preserved event safety by mapping and maintaining assertive security
positions for 15,000 person capacity complex
. Guarantee overall patron safety by governing venue entrances and exits
as Assistant Security Manager
Education, Skills and Awards
Quincy College 1999 - 2000
Concentration: Criminal Justice/Business
Silver Lake Regional Vocational High School 1995 - 1999
Concentration: Business/Restaurant Management
Skills: Extensive Internet Marketing Background - Radio Ad Copy Experience
- Promotional Flyer Copy Experience - Nightclub & Radio MC - Concert Venue
Promotions - Convention Promotions - New Artist Promotions - Proficient in
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Spreadsheet, MS Powerpoint, Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox, Q-Systems, AWD and DST, PosiTouch, Encorr - CPR qualified
Awards: Celebrity Access' Most Successful Nightlife Industry People Award
(2004) - National Defense Service Medal - Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal - Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal - Sea Service (2nd
Award) - Meritorious Unit Commendation - Good Conduct Medal - Navy "E"
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