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Dave Freeman

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position within your company that offers professional and creative challenges where I can utilize my skills to build brand equity and achieve company goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Disclosure Desk Specialist

Statewide Funding
09.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with underwriters, processors, and closers to ensure smooth transactions and timely closings.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and regulations, ensuring appropriate application in daily tasks.
  • Streamlined the disclosure process for faster turnaround times by implementing efficient workflows.
  • Increased efficiency through regular audits of existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between internal departments by acting as a liaison for all matters related to loan disclosures.
  • Set up loan file with accurate fees according to selected loan program and other loan parameters.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing prompt responses to inquiries about loan disclosures and document requirements.

Slay The Giant

Founder / Owner
06.2016 - 07.2020
  • Develop and execute social media strategies for clients across various platforms
  • Conduct social media audits and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Create and curate content for social media channels, including graphics, videos, and written copy
  • Manage social media advertising campaigns and track performance metrics
  • Monitor and respond to social media comments and messages in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure social media aligns with overall marketing and business goals
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to inform social media strategy
  • Analyze and report on social media performance, providing insights and recommendations for optimization
  • Develop and maintain relationships with influencers and brand ambassadors
  • Manage and grow social media communities through engagement and outreach efforts.

Entertainment / Marketing Consultant

1933 Group
03.2014 - 05.2016

● Owner of nine unique themed bars, 1933 Group is one of the most prominent bar groups in Los Angeles
● Developed, directed, and implemented all aspects of entertainment for each bar

● Direct day-to-day operations, providing budget oversight, managed talent, marketing plans,
and booked talent
● Responsible for growing new business and developed solid media relationships with print,

radio, social media
● Accountable for developing and directing ideas of the highest caliber in a team environment
● platforms, and blogs relating to the companies business and creative ventures.
● Flyer design and manage promotional content for social media platforms
● Booked and managed entertainment for company events
● Coordinated social media content to make sure events were promoted on all platforms as well as other media outlets
● Managed artist and brand relations

Marketing / Entertainment Director

213 Inc.
10.2008 - 02.2014

● Was responsible for marketing, branding, and promoting 15 unique themed bars located throughout Los Angeles as well as additional bars in Texas and Las Vegas with branded entertainment
● Develop and deliver ideas and creative solutions that strengthen 213's brand equity and leadership position as the top nightlife development company

● Created promotional and marketing campaigns, planning, and execution of events
● Manage relationships with sponsors, radio stations, other forms of promotional media outlets
● Communicate with deejays, bands, talent managers, and promoters

● Responsible for cultivating creative online strategies and awareness

● Design flyers and promotional material
● Manage social media promotions and marketing for events across all social media platforms as well as with media outlets
● Participate in many new business development efforts and partnerships with such regional
and national radio stations as K-Earth 101, 95.5FM KLOS, 106.7 KROQ, 98.7FM, 100.3FM The Sound, Downtown L.A. Art Walk, Relief International, and TV broadcast media outlets.
● Booked the talent for the largest outdoor St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Downtown L.A. for Casey’s Irish Pub

Creative Director

Bug Music
04.2005 - 05.2008

● Bug Music was the 5th largest music publisher worldwide
● Worked day-to-day pitching music for TV and films from such high profile clients as Iggy Pop, Kings of Leon, Johnny Cash Estate, Ryan Adams, Spoon, Wilco and other A-List musicians and bands
● Led all creative and strategic concepts and ideas and pitched them to ad agencies and new
media outlets to have music licensed
● Managed social media presence of the company’s identity, raised brand equity in both the
company and clients utilizing social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs and
email campaigns
● Conceived and developed one of the most successful ad campaigns Bug Music did with Volkswagen and Crispin, Porter ad agency that resulted in the license of 8 songs from Wilco’s “Sky Blue Sky” for a national broadcast campaign
● Led the creative for the only IPod commercial campaign Bug Music ever did for Apple that aired in the U.S. nationwide during prime time hours. The spot was targeted to the Latin American market followed by a nationwide billboard ad campaign
● Developed, strategized, and executed new ways to bring life to such heritage clients for nationwide advertising campaigns for TV and films
● Set up live showcases for clients at various ad agencies and production companies to perform for creative directors and producers

Independent Music Supervisor / Music Licensing

Self
07.2000 - 04.2005

● Provided music supervision and licensing on all accounts for TV and films

● Worked side-by-side with music editor to put music to pictures for clients and studio executives

● Contacted, coordinated, and organized music with top record labels and music publishers

● Negotiated, oversaw, and managed budgets for both original and licensed music

● Oversaw all of the creative and business aspects of music that is used in TV, films, and on soundtracks

● Supervised the acquisition and delivery of all music elements for the studio projects

● Spearheaded ongoing relationships with record labels and music publishers for choosing, negotiating, licensing, and securing music for studio projects

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.1991

Skills

  • Creative Marketing
  • Detail Oriented
  • Design Savvy
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Brand Building
  • Entertainment
  • Art Direction
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

Disclosure Desk Specialist

Statewide Funding
09.2020 - Current

Slay The Giant

Founder / Owner
06.2016 - 07.2020

Entertainment / Marketing Consultant

1933 Group
03.2014 - 05.2016

Marketing / Entertainment Director

213 Inc.
10.2008 - 02.2014

Creative Director

Bug Music
04.2005 - 05.2008

Independent Music Supervisor / Music Licensing

Self
07.2000 - 04.2005

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Chaffey College
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