David Stern

Started my own advertising specialty and premiums and incentive business. Sold an array of products and services to small business and Fortune 1000 companies, mainly NYC area , and nationally as well. Managed all aspects of business, thousands of products and vendors, logo and artwork & marketing ideas for clients. Produced product tradeshows, helped out with client events where our products were being utilized.

Peak sales in 2017-18 were $350K +

• Troubleshot issues that arose during productions with quick solutions. Escorted vehicles in security role and provided vendor assistance. Interacted successfully with sponsors, artists, and vendors of various relevance to the timely production of one of the world's biggest and most complex music festivals. Used work as a stepping stone to World Cup 2026 & Olympics 2028 upcoming in California.

Responsible for all aspects of managing and operating a retail fine arts business.

Curated artists and their works for display and sale. Marketing and branding for a start up gallery to participate in our own event/popups.Recruited and sold dozens of artists for our services, 1st year sales $140,000. Created temporary gallery space to show artworks. Negotiated contracts. Managed finances. Participated in 4 national calibre art fairs/tradeshows that were competitive/vetted to gain access to. Handled all aspects of customer service , public relations and sales. Donate 5% of sales via artists works to various charities and causes in New York and Los Angeles. $8,000+ in 2019

Had a diverse role assisting and developing business for co-founder of multi billion wealth management and insurance company brokerage. Developed leads from databases, cold and warm calling to prospects. Helped fill pipeline for appointments to partners to sell services like trusts, insurance and investments. Created from scratch , events for up to 150 people for presentations, arranged caterers, transportation , invitations and follow up after attendance. Helped grow sales to partner of services in the million + range. Developed expertise selling to high net worth individuals and business owners.

Attended a wide range of internal and trade events to learn about insurance, wealth management, trusts and estates, business transfer, corporate and personal taxes, charitable giving and sophisticated philanthropic planning techniques.