Manager Marketing
Resume:
Joshua M. Panzer
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 561-***-****
Email: g69a0k@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
MBA Marketing candidate seeking a career opportunity in marketing and corporate events management. Meticulous and creative management professional with 10 years of experience in marketing, events planning, and special events management. Proven ability in creative problem solving, development of marketing/events management strategies, and facilitating client needs. Dynamic team leader, equipped with
powerful communication, coordination and analysis skills.
EDUCATION
DePaul University Chicago, IL
Masters of Business Administration, concentration in Marketing Strategy and Planning September 2010 - Present
Tulane University New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, History, and Italian Studies August 1999 - May 2003
EXPERIENCE
Jameson/Sotheby’s International Realty Chicago, IL
Internet Marketing and Social Media Internship April 2011 - Present
*Responsible for digital marketing strategy, on-line brand management, and social media development. Planning and logistics for real estate related events, showings, and open houses.
David Pavlik’s Campaign For 32nd Ward Alderman Chicago, IL
Special Events Manager November 2010 – February 2011
*Responsible for the logistical planning and execution of all campaign related events including fundraising (both for the campaign and various charities), marketing events, community events, and public relations/media events.
Media Iris Chicago, IL
Marketing Researcher/Data Entry March 2010 - July 2010
*Online researcher compiling advertising information into database in order to provide marketing and advertising recommendations to various firms in the Chicago area.
Best Agency Las Vegas, NV
Entertainment Manager February 2007 - August 2009
*Creative development and management of entertainment events including all aspects of their final implementation.
*Responsible for having scouted talent, held auditions, budget preparation, produced contracts, and hiring vendors, caterers, and other subcontractors.
*Daily liaison between Best Agency and clients, and supervised all event marketing productions on
property.
*Managed staff of up to 50 employees per account.
*Shows & Entertainment Programs: The Pussycat Dolls in Caesars Palace, Runway models at Fashion Show Mall, The Artiste Del Arte Opera program in The Venetian, The Can-Can Cabaret in The Paris, The Pleasure Pit in Planet Hollywood Hotel Casino, and The Roman Characters in Caesars Palace.
*Special Events, & Productions: Ellen Degeneres “Big Big Show Live from The Coliseum,” the Heart Bar in Planet Hollywood, Shadow Bar in Caesars Palace, $100,000 Black Jack tournament in Caesars Palace, $2 Million World Series of Poker tournament in Caesars Palace.
The Beach Nightclub Las Vegas, NV
DJ/Head of Entertainment February 2006 - January 2007
*Special events planning and management including but not limited to: budget preparation, travel arrangement, décor planning, set-up direction, theme party creation, show direction, talent booking, hiring vendors, organizing retail sales, audio visual set up, and customer relations)
*Buyer and kept track of all maintenance for sound equipment (amplifiers, CD players, mixers, etc.)
*Playing music, hiring and training of all DJs, writing and arranging the DJ schedule
Atlantic Records (Warner Music Group) New York, NY
Worked as part of “The Biz” program September 2005 - November 2005
*Assisted in conceptualization, logistical planning and filming for Jason Mraz’s music video, “The Geek in
the Pink.”
*Assisted in production arrangement for photo shoot of rap artist Pall Wall
*Promotions and show set up for Panic! At the Disco concert at The Knitting Factory
Scarlett’s Nightclub New Orleans, LA
DJ/Head of Entertainment April 2003 - August 2005
The Famous Door New Orleans, LA
DJ/Head of Entertainment July 2002 - February 2003
The Big Bad Wolf New Orleans, LA
DJ/Head of Entertainment February 2001 - June 2002
*Special events planning and management including but not limited to: budget preparation, travel arrangement, décor planning, set-up direction, theme party creation, show direction, talent booking, hiring vendors, organizing retail sales, audio visual set up, and customer relations)
*Buyer and kept track of all maintenance for sound equipment (amplifiers, CD players, mixers, etc.)
*Playing music, hiring and training of all DJs, writing and arranging the DJ schedule
French Quarter Promotions New Orleans, LA
Promotions Associate August 2000 - January 2001
*Commission-based position working with French Quarter hotels to encourage tourists to sign up for timeshare presentations in exchange for show tickets.
Self-Employed New Orleans, LA
Artist Promotions/Marketing, Music Producer, Artist Booking, Artist Manager June 2002 - August 2005
Chicago, IL
Artist Promotions/Marketing, Artist Booking, Artist Manager August 2009 - July 2010
*Built a home recording studio and recorded local musicians to produce demos and full-length releases.
*Developed an in home Marketing, Promotions and PR department
*Online music distribution through: iuma.com (Internet Underground Music Archive), TheOrchard.com, CDBaby.net, Cornerband.com, MusicNet.com, Amazon.com (Amazon Advantage Program)
*Online music promotions and marketing through: Virb.com, Bebo.com, GarageBand.com, OverPlay.com, Last.fm, Reverbnation.com, PureVolume.com, We7.com, Soundclick.com
*Developed media lists, one sheets, and press kits for artists
*Booked artists at various venues
*Consulting work and developed business plan for Hilltop Productions (Chicago, IL)
SKILLS
Computer Skills
*Mac and IBM proficient, MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
*Google Analytics
*Music Software: Serato, Abelton, Pro-Tools, Sony Acid, and FL Studio
*Intelligent Lighting Software: Martin Light Jockey, Hog 3PC
Personal Skills
*Bi-lingual: English/Italian, both reading and writing
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