William P. Apostol
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advertising Photography
Marketing Product Promotion
Video Production Project Management
Social Media Public Relations
OMEGA MEDIA PARTNERS
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
SCHAUMBURG, IL
August 2012-Present
Created press releases about media investments for distribution
Evaluated revenue streams for motion picture and television projects
Developed branding and provided all copy, “www.omegamediapartners.com”
Consulted and coordinated strategy for media investments
Oversaw client relations and projects
BOWLING GREEN SPORTS CENTER
MANAGING PARTNER
WEST CHICAGO, IL
January 2006-June 2013
Managed 15 employees and daily operations
Responsible for revenues in excess of 1.5 million per year
Negotiated new food and beverage contracts
Reduced overall expenses by 20%
Developed marketing, advertising and promotional materials
COOK COUNTY TREASURER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
CHICAGO, IL
August 2002-April 2005
Created press releases for events and public announcements
Coordinated press interviews and media support
Provided event photos and captions sent to newspapers
Creative input for website and over 75 major events
ILLINOIS STATE LOTTERY
MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER
CHICAGO, IL
December 1999-June 2002
Managed promotions for Lottery games
Developed promotional materials for new games
Oversaw Lottery drawings on WGN-TV
Conducted on-site promotions and events
Created POS and POP materials
EDUCATION:
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CARBONDALE, IL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS, RADIO-TELEVISION
NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL, SILVER AND BRONZE AWARDS
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/wapostol1
MEMBER GREEK MEDIA CLUB