Executive Director Social Media

Dan Defendorf, Executive Director ***.*********@*****.*** • LinkedIn

Parkville, MD 21234 • 913-***-****

Accomplished and results-driven professional with expertise in driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and delivering seamless solutions to accomplish desired outcome. Proven success in motivating staff by establishing vision, designing action plans, and aligning resources for organizational needs. Well-versed in conceptualizing and executing corporate strategies, administering transformative installations for diverse venues, as well as meeting deadlines and budgets, while maintaining uncompromising quality. Excels at translating complex concepts into accessible language, suggesting solutions with specific business needs, and ensuring optimal functionality across all A/V platforms. Refined communicator, ensuring professional relations with key stakeholders to foster a culture of excellence in operations with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Project & Timeline Supervision

• Event Planning & Operations

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• Project Management

• Data Analysis

• Pre & Post-Production Administration

• Technical Equipment Management

• Creative Atmosphere Development

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Computer Skills

• Relationship Management

• Audio / Video Production

• Regulatory Compliance

• AV Design & Installation

• Music Programming

• Leadership

• Organizational Skills

Career Experience

Director of A/V & Corporate Programming, Entertainment Consulting International, LLC, Baltimore, MD 2012 – 2025

• Negotiated partnerships with businesses and strengthened connection to achieve best pricing with companies such as Samsung, Chauvet, Martin Audio, Aurora, and countless others.

• Created, formulated, and edited number of corporate and venue video projects that include hiring, forthcoming tasks, social media posts, and regional athletic teams.

• Coordinated planning for multi-million-dollar projects, such as Bossier City Live! - $10MM, Texas Live! - $4MM, Cary, NC - $1.1MM, Vivo! in Miami - $1.2MM, Live At the Battery in Atlanta - $1MM, Philadelphia Live Casino -

$10MM, Ballpark Village -$3.5MM, Waterside District - $1.8MM, Pittsburgh Live! Casino - $4.5MM, Power Plant Live!

– $1.7MM, Fourth Street Live! - $2.4MM, and other Live! associated venues.

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• Oversaw high-value A/V projects and corporate video initiatives.

• Evaluated musical programming for all DJs and locations and provided weekly variance reports.

• Developed and managed music collections for 100 + locations using software.

• Maintained image, idea, and atmosphere for 100+ locations by programming music.

• Supported all musical computers, apparatus, and systems at Live! venue(s).

• Trained and instructed more than 100+ DJs and performers.

• Opened and upgraded 100 + bars and restaurants.

Owner/Operator, The Office Restaurant & Dueling Piano Bar and The Office Too, Topeka, KS 2008 – 2012

• Monitored organizational records and inventory to streamline workflow.

• Administered daily bookkeeping, bank deposits, and transactions to improve operational efficiency.

• Boosted venues' profitability by managing expenses.

• Led all national artists and bands helped to increase performance and productivity.

• Arranged and scheduled all travel activities and lodging.

• Grew sales of companies using both traditional and social media.

• Collaborated with big businesses, such as US Foods and American Foods as well as regional alcohol distributors.

• Coordinated general consumer experience to enhance satisfaction level.

• Organized street festivals to stimulate the downtown economy by supporting people in downtown areas that were normally dead.

• Served as a member of the chamber of commerce and assisted in rebuilding downtown Topeka. Additional Experience

Entertainment Director/Lead Programmer, PBR Cowboy Bar, Kansas City, MO / Baltimore, MD Account Executive, KTPK Radio, Topeka, KS

Manger, Radio Shack, Topeka, KS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism

Washburn University, Topeka, KS

References

References available on request

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