TONY TRUPIANO
DEARBORN HEIGHTS MI, 48127
313-***-**** CELL
313-***-**** LAND LINE
E-MAIL: bzutpa@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To fully utilize my extensive entrepreneurial expertise and experience to bring a new and desirable level of production and accomplishment to a business or organization that seeks loyalty, intelligence and drive.
Qualifications
Through my previous work experiences I have been employed as a lobbyist, owned my own Public Relations firm, owned and operated three restaurants, and hosted four nationally syndicated radio programs and worked as a media trainer and consultant. I am also author of the books, “The Best Deals In America Today.” (Empowerment Press 1996) and “The Emancipation of Thomas J. Everyman: Ten Step to Finding Your Personal Power” (First Books 2003).
Work History
HOST/PRESIDENT, THE TONY TRUPIANO SHOW, INC, AMERICA GOOD MORNING, GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT AND CONNECTED. Responsible for producing, researching, and hosting four nationally syndicated radio programs heard collectively on over 180 stations nationwide. Wholly responsible for the overall content and quality of the program, including: staffing, production, marketing and affiliate relations. The radio programs were syndicated by the Talk America Radio Network, I.E. America radio Network, Syndicated Solutions, and The Michigan Talk Radio Network
PRESIDENT TONY TRUPIANO & ASSOCIATES, PUBLIC RELATIONS & PUBLICITY: Founded a fast paced, innovative public relations and publicity company that saw sales grow over 15% annually. Directed a staff of seven people and was chiefly responsible for procuring and retaining clients. Successfully placed clients in over 12,000 combined media appearances, including Television, radio, print and internet placements.
OWNER, EFFECTIVE MEDIA TRAINING AND MEDIATONY.COM: Freelance media consultant that provided expert counsel and training to individuals and companies looking to improve their public profile through the media in all forms. I have media trained and provided freelance writing duties of press materials for over 4000 clients. The vast majority of my work was done under confidentiality agreements and clients ranged from celebrities and politicians to author and experts and companies of all sizes.
SPOKESPERSON/CONSULTANT BASIC RESEARCH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Responsible for acting as a spokesperson for their health supplement Leptoprin. Through my efforts on television, the internet and radio was part of a team that saw sales reach 12 million dollars annually. I was the public face of the product and ran a support website that had as many as 400,000 unique visitors a week.
OWNER/OPERATOR, TONY’S CONEY, TONY’S TOO AND GOOD EATS CAFÉ & GRILL, LLC. : Owner/Operator: Complete responsibility for the creation and implementation of all aspects of the restaurants. From menu creation and design, to staffing, inventory control, quality control, marketing and advertising.
CANDIDATE FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS : Was the Democratic Nominee for the United States Congress from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. Ran a competitive campaign against a four term member of congress losing by only seven percentage points.
Accomplishments
Chairman, Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority
Transitional Executive Director for Detroit Area Film & Television,
Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors, North Oakland Medical Center.
Oakland County (MI), Foster Care Review Board.
President & Vice President, Dearborn Heights Raiders Junior Football,
Vice President, Hillcrest Elementary School Parent Teacher Student Association,
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, ALMA COLLEGE, ALMA, MI
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL, MILFORD, MI
References
Available upon Request