James Pelz

Brand Consultant

SKILLS

Marketing Management. Meeting Management. Tour Promotions. Field Management. Product Specialist. Lead Generator. Promotional Model. Brand Ambassador. Street Team Promotions. Concierge.

EXPERIENCE

Product Sales Specialist

MONITOREAL - (Smart Home Security Startup) - ISC WEST Security Show 2019 (Las Vegas, NV)

APRIL 2019-June 2020

● Attract & qualify leads to the company booth and share about product offerings.

● Communicate with leads via email, phone, text, social media platforms.

● Input all communication of leads into CRM for follow up.

● Sold devices to security businesses for demos of smart home solution with the goal to create partnerships & distribution deals. Marketing Manager

SoMee.Social - (Blockchain Social Media Startup) - Las Vegas, NV AUG 2018-JAN 2019

● Attend industry tradeshows & generate new leads.

● Connect with business people & influencers for new partnerships.

● Manage digital communications via website, social media.

● Report weekly to executives on progress of work. Field Manager

AAA - (Autonomous Vehicle Program) - Downtown Las Vegas, NV NOV 2017-JULY 2018

● Send daily reports to Program Manager.

● Inform people of benefits of autonomous technology.

● Setup/Breakdown shuttle locations.

● Manage staff breaks.

Meeting Manager

Amazon - (AWS Conference) - Encore/Wynn Hotel - (Las Vegas, NV) NOVEMBER 2017

● Assist producers with meeting requests/staff management.

● Ensure meeting spaces are properly set-up to client expectations.

● Train and manage meeting hosts to meet producers needs. Staff Manager

Zappos - Coworking Lounge, Venetian Hotel - (Las Vegas, NV) JAN 2017-AUGUST 2017

● Manage brand ambassadors/scheduling/client relations.

● Lead generation via email address.

● Embody Zappos culture and convey to the space.

Field Manager

Zappos - Porta Party Experience (Las Vegas, NV)

SEPT 2016-JUNE 2017

● Setup/breakdown for each event (technical/operations)

● Maintain cleanliness and WOW factor throughout experience.

● Entertain & inform guests about brand culture and activation. Market Manager

Boost Mobile - JAY-Z Concert Sweepstakes (Las Vegas, NV) OCTOBER 2017

● Collect sweepstakes entries at various Boost Mobile locations.

● Photograph/collect/send information to client for winners to be chosen.

● Send reports to clients about feedback from stores. Field Manager

Sony PS4 VR - Playstation 4 Virtual Reality, Best Buy (Las Vegas, NV) JULY 2016-OCT 2016

● Collect sweepstakes entries at various Boost Mobile locations.

● Photograph/collect/send information to client for winners to be chosen.

● Send reports to clients about feedback from stores. PROMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Trade Show Exhibitor Concierge

FREEMAN - National Hardware Show 2019 (Las Vegas, NV) APRIL 2019

● Attend to exhibitor needs throughout show dates.

● Liaison between Freeman Exhibitor Services and exhibitor to provide smooth show experience for both sides.

● Help make sure orders, shipments, freight is fulfilled at proper locations.

● Assist with payment issues, inquiries with show management. Booth Host

LG Signature Kitchen Suites - Kitchen & Bath Show (Las Vegas, NV) FEBRUARY 2019

● Welcome guests at host stand, scan badges, and provide with information about products.

● Make announcements, setup introductions, and help to increase leads. Booth Host

Faurecia (French Automotive)- Consumer Electronics Show 2019 (Las Vegas, NV)

JANUARY 2019

● Welcome guests at host stand, set up appointments, and connect scheduled meetings.

● Provide company information to guests, scan badges for qualified leads, and provide first point of contact positive customer service. Promotional Model

Flight Evening News - NBAA - Aviation Show (Las Vegas, NV) OCTOBER 2017

● Wear flight jumpsuit and hand out evening newspaper to attendees.

● Engage with attendees so they have a positive experience with the brand.

● Report number of magazines given away each day.

Promotional Model

Malibu Rum - Route 91 Harvest Festival (Las Vegas, NV) OCTOBER 2017

● Entertain concert goers by bringing energy to the activation.

● Engage people with games, prize giveaways, dancing, and fun conversation.

Tour Promotions Lead Specialist

GoPuff - Delivery App, College Campus Tour (Philadelphia, PA) AUGUST 2017-SEPT 2017

● 5 week tour to college campuses in Philadelphia, State College, Delaware, and Washington D.C. to promote delivery app.

● Acquire new downloads and first time purchases with promotional giveaways and social media engagement.

Street Team Promotions

Live Nation - The Killers Concert, Caesar’s Palace (Las Vegas, NV) JULY 2017

● Hand to hand flyering to tourists on Las Vegas Strip.

● Promote new album, and upcoming tour dates.

Street Team Promotions

Adidas - LVL3 Basketball Event, Cosmopolitan Hotel (Las Vegas, NV) JULY 2017

● Hand to hand flyering to promote event at high school basketball tournaments and on the Las Vegas Strip.

● Encouraged high school basketball players and family to attend event. Lead Brand Ambassador

FOX Network - The Orville (TV Show), Comic-Con 2017 (San Diego, CA) JULY 2017

● Manage & entertain queue of people to bring energy to the activation.

● Engage fans/colleagues with informative and fun conversation. Brand Ambassador

EA Sports - NBA Live 18, NBA Summer League (Las Vegas, NV) JULY 2017

● Invite fans to come experience new NBA Live 18 game.

● Engage with fans to bring fun/positive energy to the activation. Brand Ambassador

UFC - EA Sports, T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, NV)

JULY 2017

● Walk around & inform fans about UFC mobile app.

● Entertain conversation with fans about UFC sport. Sales Lead Generator

Corona - Nightclub & Bar Show 2016 (Las Vegas, NV) MARCH 2016

● Collect leads to sell new product to wholesale/retail consumers.

● Provide brand education and awareness to industry professionals. Actor

Jason Bourne - B5 Productions, Aria Hotel (Las Vegas, NV) JANUARY 2016

● Background for new Jason Bourne film starring Matt Damon.

● Action, running scenes working alongside principal talent. Brand Ambassador

Samsung - CES 2014 (Las Vegas, NV)

JANUARY 2014

● Promote Samsung products via t-shirt giveaways, photo booth and product demonstrations.

● Gather/engage crowds inside booth to ensure quality experience.

● Manage crowds to ensure safety of all guests.

EDUCATION

Hospitality Management

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)

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