Marketing and PR Manager

Experience

DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING, *-ANSWER DATA SOLUTIONS, ORLANDO, FL — 11/20 - PRESENT

Developing Sales Leads, Cold Calling, Social Media, Website Management, Networking Events, Zoom Meetings, Creating Sales Decks/PowerPoints.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, FLIPPERS PIZZERIA RESTAURANTS, ORLANDO, FL — 1/19 - 4/20

Marketing plans for 10 restaurants, Media Buying, Group Sales, PR, Manager to Ad Agency, Google analytics, Copywriter of creative content for social media

MARKETING & PR MANAGER, UNITED EFFICIENCY (UEFF), MOUNT DORA, FL — 4/17 - 1/19

Internet Marketing, Lead Generation, Development of Collateral, Social Media, Press Releases, Media Relations, Marketing Plans, Research

MARKETING DIRECTOR, BULLHORN MARKETING AGENCY, ORLANDO, FL — 5/14 - 3/17

Internet Marketing, Sales, Press Releases, Social Media, Media Buying, SWOT Analysis, Government Advocacy, SEO and Google analytics, Media event planner, Marketing Plans

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, FUN SPOT ATTRACTIONS, ORLANDO, FL — 9/01- 4/14

Increased Gross Revenues by 500% during 12-year tenure, Wrote and Direct TV commercials, Media Buying, PR, Government Advocacy, Group Sales, Social Media, Public Speaker, Tour Operators, Developed Key Partnerships, Film Shoots, Charitable Giving, Community Relations, Managed a staff of 7.

Education

B.A. in Journalism - University of New York, New Paltz, NY

A.A. in Communications - Dutchess Comm. College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Business Management Course with Crestcom University, Lakeland, FL

Graduate Classes at International Seminary, Plymouth, FL

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office; Buyer for LinkedIn & Facebook (Adwords, PPC, Display); CRM Experience in Insightly, Asana. Smart Sheets, ZenDesk, ISN, Mojo, BombBomb, MailChimp, Core Cashless, MS Access

Proficient in WordPress; Interpreter for American Sign Language

Winner - 3 IAAPA Brass Ring Awards for ADVERTISING (2001, 2004, 2013)

Keynote Speaker – Ontario Attractions Association Annual Convention 2008

Speaker at IAAPA, Breakout Sessions – for 6 years

Speaker at Florida Attractions Association conference for 2 years

Speaker at Florida Restaurant & Lodging convention 2019

Osceola Resort Area Council, 2013 Chair, Board Member for 7 years (2006-2013)

Orlando Fun Partners, Treasurer for 12 years (2002-2014)

IAAPA - Government Affairs, Board Member for 3 years (2012-2015)

International Drive Chamber, Board Member for 8 years (2005-2013)

CFHLA Board Member for 2 years (2012-2014)

CFHLA Government Affairs Board for 4 years. (2009-2013)

CFHLA PAC for 5 years (2008-2013)

West 192 Economic Advisory Board, Board Member for 2 years (2010-2012)

192 Business Alliance, Chair for 4 years, member for 5 years (2009-2014)

Vineyard Community HOA Vice President for 10 years (2010-2021)

References

•John Arie, Sr - Retired CEO of Fun Spot Attractions - 407-***-****; adl3vf@r.postjobfree.com

•Ryan Mezzell - VP of Sales and Marketing at UEFF - 239-***-****; adl3vf@r.postjobfree.com

•Bill Lupfer - President - Florida Attractions Association - 850-***-****; adl3vf@r.postjobfree.com

•Mike Meadors - Account Executive Lamar Outdoor, Board Member UCP of Central Florida - 407-***-****

MARK BRISSON

407-***-**** adl3vf@r.postjobfree.com LINKEDIN.COM/PUB/MARK-BRISSON/4/2A/1A5

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