Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining the highest level of product quality.
Established clear communication channels among team members to facilitate collaboration on projects with tight deadlines.
Increased readership with targeted marketing strategies and engaging content development.
Expanded distribution channels by negotiating contracts with new partners and vendors.
Sold advertisements ranging from full pages to 1/12 of a page to marine manufacturers across the nation.
Publisher
Larry Flynt Publications
01.1986 - 04.2007
Publisher of Hot Boat Magazine, one of Larry Flynt's nationally distributed mainstream publications.
Collaborated with external agencies for targeted advertising campaigns that drove subscriber growth.
Monitored industry trends staying ahead of competitors through continuous improvement in publishing techniques.
Mentored junior staff members to foster professional growth and skill development within the team.
Coordinated cross-functional efforts between editorial, design, production, marketing, sales departments ensuring a cohesive workflow from ideation to final product delivery.
Sold advertisements ranging from full pages to 1/12 of a page to marine manufacturers across the nation.
Utilized desktop publisher software to examine printed materials and verify design elements remained intact.
Owner
Self-Employed
01.2000 - 03.2004
• Conceived, organized and staged various musical tribute shows at the Frontier Hotel and Edgewater Casinos in Las Vegas, including "Rock and Roll Legends," "Day Tripper" (Beatles) and "All Shook Up" (Elvis Presley).
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