ANTHONY CHAVEZ

Broomfield, CO ***** 303-***-**** adyg4o@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Detail oriented public communications, special events, marketing professional with extensive experience in implementing and coordination of both national and regional special events for large corporations and not for profit organizations.

• Experienced in event management, coordination, logistics and fundraising for differing companies including nonprofits

• Skilled liaison working with government offices and officials to produce seamless event interaction

• Demonstrated ability to perform under adverse working conditions, strict budget constraints and tight deadlines

• Competently coordinate and collaborate with government and regulatory agencies

• Successfully negotiate all contracts including hotels, event vendors, and corporate sponsorships

• Confidently hire, train, supervise, and direct paid event personnel and volunteer staff numbering over 1500

• Work closely with company representatives to ensure compliance with all agreed to terms

• Highly effective communicator will all volunteers, staff, vendors, management, and other stakeholders

• Ability to manage several, complex projects with competing priorities simultaneously

• Effectively coordinate and manage international events including in Jamaica, U.S. Virgin Islands and Switzerland

• Build strong networks of community and corporate volunteer participation Notable Accomplishments

• Generated over $200K in St. Croix event revenue; targeted and solicited corporate sponsorship and advertising

• Persuasive Spokesperson and Liaison working with corporate and government officials

• Developed and directed public relations and marketing campaigns for renowned international and U.S. based events such as the America's Paradise Triathlon, World Cup USA '94 and the PowerMan Duathlon

• Provided internal and external communications, public relations, marketing, hospitality and special event coordination for Motorola's Racing Team during PPG CART Indy Car season; 200+ guests per event

• Increased Motorola corporate awareness through successful planning and creation of catalog and publicity programs; merchandise sales, driver appearances, team posters and event signage

• Key player in developing the Negril Jamaica Sprint Triathlon; brought in 300+ new participants and guests annually

• Worked closely with Jamaican and U.S. Virgin Island Government Tourism Boards establishing a positive two-way communication environment between diverse cultural and racial lines RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Relations & Event Marketing Consultant, Anthony Chavez Communications 1995 - Present Provided public relations and event marketing consultation for a variety of local, government and national corporate clients including Motorola, World Cup Soccer and U.S. Virgin Islands. Contract Individual Giving & Events Manager, Mi Casa Resource Center 2012 Managed Mi Casa's four major fundraising events and all corporate sponsorship solicitations. Created new funding opportunities and strengthened current partner relationships. Successfully coordinated and managed Founding Mothers & Path to Prosperity Breakfast fundraising events to record fundraising goals. Events/Facility Manager, Buckley Air Force Base/ Corporate Allocation Services, Inc. 2008 - 2010 Oversaw the Air Forces newest education and training facility including coordinated all Buckley community/social events and promotions, scheduled and coordinated all military training. Maintained building and surrounding areas. Managed a staff of 4 and regularly collaborated with the base commander and other military leaders. Conference and Events Coordinator, NARHA 2007 - 2008 Skillfully coordinated and managed 11 regional conferences nationwide including the national conference and annual meeting for this international non-profit organization.

Regional Public Relations Manager, General Motors R*Works 2000 - 2001 Developed and managed public relations programs in support of General Motors brands’ sponsor relationships establishing relationships with various media outlets and community organizations in thirteen state region. OTHER EXPERIENCE

Experience Specialist, Verizon Wireless 2014 - 2016 Welcomed incoming guests and provide post sale support and cell phone setup to customers. Educated customers regarding new phone and assistance on various technical issues that arise on cell phones and other products sold and supported by Verizon Wireless.

Merchandising Execution Team, Home Depot 2013 - 2014 Tasked with maintaining all of Home Depot vendor’s product placement, pricing, and general maintenance. Provide store with monthly product rotation and customer service.

Event Marketing/Communications Consultant, Motorola, Inc., AECS 1995 - 1996 Provided internal and external communications, public relations, marketing, hospitality and event coordination for motorsports racing team including publicity events surrounding each event. Account Executive, Corporate Productions Inc., Events Marketing Intl. Group, Oak Brook, IL 1993 - 1994 Coordinated marketing of event sponsorships and provided public relations strategy for events including World Cup USA’94 Special Event & Public Relations Consultant, Lakeshore Athletic Services, Chicago, IL 1992 - 1993 Directed all aspects of public relations including international and U.S. based sporting events. Director of Public Relations & Marketing, America’s Paradise Triathlon, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 1988 - 1992 Managed event marketing, corporate sponsorships, media relations, and all public relations for annual world-class event

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Technical Journalism-Public Relations, Colorado State University

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