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Erik Coffin

Sandpoint ,ID

Summary

Versatile leader with a track record of entrepreneurial success, including as CEO at Gotham Corporate Group. Expert in leveraging CRM management and creative direction to drive market innovation and growth. Excelled in real estate development at Running Brave Properties, significantly enhancing property values through strategic improvements. Skilled in building robust marketing strategies and fostering strong professional networks.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Gotham Corporate Group
01.2010 - 02.2018

Gotham Corporate Group is a family of integrated companies.

Gotham Corporate Group is the only international vertically integrated real estate firm of its kind. Our unique platform specializes in servicing both domestic and overseas clients, providing a true holistic one-stop-shop. Our wide array of services range from traditional residential and commercial real estate, to property management, construction, design, investor relations, EB-5, and international tax assistance. We pride ourselves in being domestic and international relocation experts, catering to clients that prefer to have all of their needs met with one firm. Our international staff, rolls out the red carpet, ensuring our clients are provided with VIP concierge style services. Revolutionizing real estate, Gotham Corporate Group is the ideal standard for leading international firms of the future.

CMO

Avatar Imaging, LLC
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new markets and devising targeted expansion strategies.
  • Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.

Fund Manager

CBR Holdings
09.2015 - 04.2017

CBR Holdings Fund LLC is a fund created to launch multiple celebrity-branded restaurant and retail projects in Las Vegas, Nevada. CBR Holdings is utilizing EB-5 funds and investing them into Celebrity Brands LLC, the job creating enterprise that will develop, build and operate the facilities. This project is part of the Nevada Regional Center, which is an approved USCIS center and includes Clark County. There will be 5 restaurants and 1 women’s clothing store, as listed below:

James Dean All American Grill

Canter's Deli of the Stars

Bettie Page Bar & Clothing Store

Amelia Earhart Aviators Restaurant

Joe Louis Brown Bomber Burgers

CBR is working with the largest celebrity licensing agent in the world, CMG Worldwide, for the licensing of the celebrities to be featured in the venues. Established over a quarter of a century ago, CMG is the business agent for over 300 of the world’s most sought after and recognizable celebrities, including James Dean, Bettie Page, Mark Twain, Neil Armstrong, and more. They are internationally recognized as the best and most experienced company in the marketing and management of intellectual property. The Celebrity Brands™ restaurants are licensed through CMG for use of the celebrity names, photos, and branding, providing for an authentic, truly one-of-a-kind experience for the venue patrons.

CEO

Gotham Dynasty
01.2014 - 02.2017

Gotham Dynasty is the most exclusive ultra-high end concierge service in the world, with its primary focus on large core assets and values. We identify and engineer specific vertically integrated niche products that solve market inefficiencies. Our lifestyle solutions focus on elite international clients with limited time who are coming to the U.S. to investigate, research and consider business, education, real estate, immigration, medical services, and lifestyle.

Our clients range from parent’s coming to look at the U.S. private school system, Executive MBA Programs, Corporate Executives, Independent Businessmen, Real Estate Connoisseurs, Individuals considering Medical treatment and Immigrants.

Gotham Dynasty’s primary mission is to ensure clients are on the fast track to reaching their goals. We assemble ultra-luxury turnkey itineraries while partnering our clients with the most acclaimed, powerful and influential professionals in their respected industries. Gotham Dynasty prides itself as being a matchmaker to the who’s who of the world in politics, education, medical, business, wealth management, real estate, immigration and luxury lifestyle.

Real Estate Developer

Running Brave Properties
02.2006 - 06.2011
  • Developed schedules for projects and managed all processes to obtain jurisdictional permits and approvals.
  • Valued residential real estate investment opportunities
  • Used retention strategies to maintain high occupancy rates
  • Negotiated favorable terms for land acquisitions, resulting in cost savings
  • Increased property value by identifying and executing strategic improvements and renovations.
  • Evaluated potential investment opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments
  • Cultivated a robust professional network with the industry, leveraging connections to facilitate business growth and expansion opportunities.
  • Performed regular property inspections to assess conditions and identify areas requiring maintenance or improvement.
  • Developed accurate budgets and financial projections for each project phase, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the development process.
  • Oversaw marketing efforts for new properties, successfully attracting prospective tenants and buyers.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
  • Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.

Director, Writer, Actor

Self Employed
02.1999 - 01.2009

Direct Marketing Manager

Self Employed
08.1992 - 12.1995
  • Coordinated list orders from both list vendors and client internal CRM teams to support direct mail programs.
  • Implemented testing methodologies to refine targeting approaches and increase response rates.
  • Designed and managed email, SEM, affiliate, and banner, and tile ads.
  • Improved lead generation process by refining segmentation criteria based on demographic factors.

Education

Theater Arts

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Applied Economics

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO

Film And Video Production

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA

Skills

  • CRM management
  • Creative direction
  • Event marketing
  • Search engine marketing
  • Content creation
  • Market research analysis
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Marketing campaign development
  • Brand-building strategies

Timeline

CMO

Avatar Imaging, LLC
03.2016 - 04.2017

Fund Manager

CBR Holdings
09.2015 - 04.2017

CEO

Gotham Dynasty
01.2014 - 02.2017

CEO

Gotham Corporate Group
01.2010 - 02.2018

Real Estate Developer

Running Brave Properties
02.2006 - 06.2011

Director, Writer, Actor

Self Employed
02.1999 - 01.2009

Direct Marketing Manager

Self Employed
08.1992 - 12.1995

Theater Arts

Santa Monica College

Applied Economics

University of Colorado At Boulder

Film And Video Production

Pasadena City College
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