BRIAN
RICCARDI
San Francisco, CA
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Experience
Apple Inc. via Apex Systems Cupertino, CA
Data Imagery Editor (2D Environment)
2022
• Efficiently identify and correct issues by annotating 2D imagery
• Optimize existing processes in order to meet client’s goals
• Skillfully analyze and remedy deficiencies by making 3D generated data
• Communicate effectively in a team environment in order to increase productivity
• Use comparative analysis to establish conformity throughout projects
• Self QA designed tasks prior to completion
• Ability to be open and receptive to feedback and execute necessary changes in a timely manner
Legion Greater Bay Area
Sales Rep & Account Director
2021
Direct marketing & sales for businesses, including California Lifeline, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants & Peppermill Reno Resort
Facilitate the California Lifeline Program by helping California residents receiving State of Federal benefits qualify for free cell phones and cell phone service
Interview, hire, train and manage new sales reps
Managed a team of 5 sales reps
Super Solutions : Cannabis Wholesale & Procurement California Field Rep & Account Manager
2020
Prospect various suppliers
Vet and visit various farm and cultivation facilities
Meet with suppliers to pull samples for procurement department
Pull testing samples for procurement team
Manage laboratory testing sample submissions'
Manage and execute product transportation and logistics
Coordinate and schedule meetings with new dispensary buyers.
Weekly calls with cultivators and buyers to check on available product/pricing, and inventory needs
Create and manage product inventory menu for cultivators and buyers TurnStyle Music Group San Francisco, New York, Boston Co-Founder & Owner
2008-2020
Founded TurnStyle Music Group at the age of 24, bootstrapping the company from nothing, to a thriving concert production agency.
Coordinate events and calendar management for 45 venues in San Francisco, New York City and Boston.
Promotions, vendor management, and social media marketing for all shows and artists throughout the U.S.
Secured over $150,000 in sponsorship deals to present concert series for high profile clients such as Coors, Grolsch, Heineken and Cleartone.
Booking management for 10,000 bands including Santigold, members of Dave Matthews Band, We Are Scientists, and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. The Milk Bar San Francisco, CA
Social Media Manager and Promoter
2016/2017
Coordinate, promote and manage production for up to 6 shows each week.
Manage production team of sound engineers, lighting, and staging crew.
Facilitate booking, ticket sales, door staff and promotions.
Cultivate strong social media presence and successfully grew Facebook and Twitter followers by 30% in 4 months.
Create and sustain new stream of talent for the venue, generating new sources of revenue while bringing in a new and varied audience. Columbia Records New York, NY
Marketing Specialist / A&R
2006
Provided detailed reports for bands, music websites and blogs.
Talent scout for A&R department.
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Education
Fordham University Bronx, NY
2002 - 2006
BA, Communications and Media Studies
Double Minor: Music Theory and Economics
Udacity
2019
Digital marketing nanodegree in value propositions, marketing objectives, KPIs, targeted personas, customer journeys, marketing channels and content strategy.
Proficiency with Moz, Google Ads, MailChimp and Google Analytics Skills Expert in social media marketing; with experience creating content across paid, owned and earned media for web, socials, email, search and messaging platforms
Brand strategy with a focus on KPI/metrics/ROI
Website UX, landing page and search optimization
Google Ads and AdSense/email campaigns with MailChimp
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Competent in WordPress
Full use of Google Docs Suite
Calendar management across multiple venues and time zones