Event Planner Community Liaison

William Gubrud

****.******@*****.*** +1-773-***-**** Chicago, IL 60613

Work Experience

Founder/Producer 2001 to Present

Out At Wrigley - Chicago, IL

• Established the first LGBTQ outreach event at a major league sporting franchise, engaging a previously underserved fan base

• Coordinated with the Chicago Cubs’ senior leadership, including directly with the owners

• Secured appearances with high-profile Cubs talent, both current and former

• Established and oversaw competitions for on-field entertainment (national anthem singers and first pitches)

• Generated $20,000+ in sponsorship deals annually

• Organized pre/post-event activities with local businesses to maintain fan engagement Executive Director / Board Director 2013 - May 2017 National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame - Chicago, IL

• Filed and Certified 501-(c)(3) Non-profit organization

• Organized and facilitated induction ceremonies to recognize the achievement of athletes, sports writers, companies and organizations, and allies of the LGBTQ community in the field of sports

• Oversaw media strategy, including writing press releases and appearing on television to promote the organization

• Collaborated to create the organization’s media kid, marketing material, and website Senior Account Representative / Event Planner 2000 - 2006 Chicago Free Press - Chicago, IL

• Developed and executed the publication’s business section, generating more than $300,000 in annual revenue

• Negotiated the first-ever ad buy from a major league sports franchise in a gay publication

• Redesigned the Nightlife and Entertainment sections - focus on tone and content

• Served as a community liaison between major ad firms and local business to promote films, television programs, concerts, and new products in the LGBTQ community

• Facilitated the press and sponsorship of publication-sponsored charity events Education

AA - Public Relations & Public Speaking

Wright College - Chicago, IL

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