Event Planning, Brand Management, Public Relations experience

David B. Galanie

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OBJECTIVE

To immerse myself in the event management and branding field, grow my career in hospitality with the Marriott hotel

family, and to utilize my experience and warm personality to ensure successful client relationships.

EDUCATION

B.A., Communications May 2014

The University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

Curriculum emphasized event planning, public relations, public policy, and persuasion.

EXPERIENCE

Exclusively Entertainment Potomac, MD

Event Specialist, Disc Jockey, and Drummer July 2014-present

Worked with venue event staff on sight at weddings and other special events including sound set up,

DJing, drumming, and other production needs.

Terrapin’s Turf College Park, MD

Disc Jockey, Promoter, and Social Media Manager Fall 2013-present

Resident DJ two nights/week. Managed media outlets for Terrapin's Turf. Promoted DJs, coordinated

special events, generated revenue via advance ticketing (Want Tickets), and monitored Facebook

advertising campaigns. Advised club owner regarding wire routing, sound output requirements, board

settings, and provided estimated cost.

Various Disc Jockey and Events Promotions Various locations

Disc Jockey Fall 2010-present

Performed for Panorama Productions in DC. Headlined public and private events at multiple Washington

DC venues under stage name DGALA. Catered to musical tastes of patrons and management at 14

venues in College Park and DC, formal dances and other social events for sororities, fraternities, and

other student groups from UMD. Promoted Red Bull at NCAA soccer game in Nashville, TN.

University of Maryland College Park, MD

Audio Production Manager Nov 18, 2013

Provided audio production at dedication of the new Maryland Cybersecurity Center Facility for Tom

Ventsias, Director of Communications, UMD Institute for Advanced Computer Studies.

WeddingWire Chevy Chase, MD

Lead Generation Intern May-Aug 2013

Developed leads in a call center environment and managed existing accounts in SalesForce. Utilized

SEO to maximize event merchant exposure to clients.

Outback Steakhouse California, MD

Server, Take-Away, and Host May 2009-Jan 2013

Welcomed guests, coordinated seating, and served restaurant patrons.

ACADEMIC PROJECT

The Grunig Lecture Fall 2013

One of ten students selected to coordinate, plan, and produce event for over 300 public relations

practitioners and students highlighted by Fleishman-Hillard’s CEO Dave Senay’s lecture, under the

direction of Pamela Grant and Dr. Elizabeth Toth. Worked alongside Institute for Public Relations and the

Public Relations Student Society of America. Coordinated travel and parking with University Police for

special guests. Produced sound and video for entire event. Planned and provided music.

EXTRACURRICULAR

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Fall 2011-Spring 2014

Assisted in rush coordination, skit production, provided music for events, participated in numerous

sorority philanthropic events raising funds for various charities.

Terp Thon Spring 2013, Spring 2014

Coordinated musical performers and production. Terp Thon raised over $735,000 for the Children’s

Miracle Network over two years.

Terrapin Beat Society Spring 2014

Honed own disc jockey skills and taught the art of disc jockeying to fellow students.

UMD Varsity Cheerleader Summer 2011-Fall 2012

Participated in summer NCAA cheer camp and cheered for NCAA Division I football games.

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