CHAD BRASSEL
Marketing Specialist
602-***-**** · *****************@*****.*** · Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Effervescent, dynamic, and results-driven leader. A marketing and mobile event professional with extensive experience spanning experiential marketing, brand strategy, and client engagement across diverse industries including technology, spirit/liquor, retail, automotive, food & beverage, entertainment, oil & gas, and green energy. Collaborating with leading agencies such as Mosaic North America, LeadDog Marketing, Blue Door Marketing, Action Marketing Group (AMG), and Team Enterprises. Skilled in delivering high-impact campaigns for top-tier clients including, but not limited to Microsoft, AT&T, Stella Artois, Bacardi USA, Toyota, BMW, JVC, Outshine Fruit Bars, Blue Bunny Ice Cream, BP (formerly British Petroleum), and WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). Recognized for driving brand growth through creative and innovative event footprints, activations, with seamless execution from setup, tear down, to recap. Client impression(s), expansion, and cultivation oriented.
Experience
CEC Manager
CARMAX, Phoenix, AZ
May 2020 - October 2025
Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities
Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures
CarMax Innovation Committee Member, CarMax Cares Committee Member, and CarMax Engagement Committee Member
Regional Manager & Phoenix District Manager
MOSAIC EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING, Chicago, ILLINOIS
September 2012 - March 2020
Regional Manager for Microsoft and AT&T
Phoenix District Manager for Walmart and Stella Artois
Managed promotions, staff and staff hours on premise and in respective CA and PA Markets
Responsible for all activation(s), recap site, photography and company vehicle
Remarketing Specialist
ADESA/OPENLANE INC., Mesa, ARIZONA
June 2008 - April 2014
Teamed with market Account Managers to construct promotional leads for all respective buyers based on past and current buying trends
Master of OPENLANE'S online technology used to drive sales and document all dealer interactions
Built and maintained strong relationships with General Managers and Regional Buyers
Managed all wholesale transactions in New York State remotely from Phoenix Corporate Office
New York Tour Manager
TEAM ENTERPRISES, INC., Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA
April 2007 - May 2008
Tour Manager and extension to Bacardi U.S.A. and Service Universal Distributors for New York's Bacardi Mojito Tour
Executed statewide promotions from set-up to break-down
Managed event schedules, surveyed of markets, completed event recaps, POS, premium distribution and all sampling tools for on and off premise demonstrations
Responsible for our multi-million-dollar mobile PR tool, training, monitoring and managing agency staff and account staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Social Science, Language Arts
Northwood University
May 2003
Certifications
Adult/Child CPR
First Aid Certified
Adult AED Certified
Food Safety Manager (ANSI-CEP) Certified
Accomplishments
ADA - Tour De Cure Publicity Sub Committee Chairman, 2011 – Present Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 2013Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon Nissan sponsor Brand Ambassador, 2010Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Assistant Rush Head, 2000 - 2003