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Evan Corn

Evan Corn

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly driven and innovative creative strategist with a proven track record of designing and executing out-of-the-box solutions to create unique added values, increase brand loyalty and drive growth for both young and established brands. Seeking active roles where I can leverage my passion for design thinking, extensive sales experience, and exceptional client relations talents to create bespoke, memorable experiences with lasting impact for clients and consumers alike and be instrumental to the growth and success of the company.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Strategist

Consumer Dynamics
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Ideated, developed, and optimized names, design ideas, and positioning for over 30 product concepts with viable go-to-market strategies launching nationally between 2023-25 for clients including – LVMH, Colgate-Palmolive, Keurig/Dr Pepper, Rich Foods, Abbott, and iRobot
  • Increased rate of new product launches by 6x over two years through the implementation of customized, real-world client ideation experiences throughout the greater New York City area and beyond

Event Manager / Brand Strategist

Heaven's Door Whiskey
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated and executed all promotional brand events in the Greater NYC market for an award-winning startup in the beverage industry, driving sales growth in excess of 110% YoY
  • Managed sponsorship events and whiskey tastings for large corporate groups, celebrities, and top-level industry professionals

Client Services Manager / Tour Guide

Urban Adventures
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Forged partnerships with local business to increase client exposure and help drive revenue growth of more than 200% YoY

East Coast Sales Director

MatchaBar
12.2015 - 02.2017
  • Opened over 500 new accounts and generated sales in excess of $250,000 in the company's first year
  • Developed and executed proprietary field marketing campaigns that directly led to national distribution via US Foods, as well as all national Whole Foods Markets within the first year of operation

Front of House Manager

Union Square Hospitality Group
03.2009 - 07.2010
  • Opened and managed a team of 40 employees with daily sales in excess of $35,000 across several operations at CitiField and The Whitney Museum
  • Liaised between multiple corporate partners, coordinating ordering, delivery, and processing of 3000 lbs. of fresh meat and produce from multiple outlets each week
  • Coordinated special live art and music performances, educational and promotional events after hours at The Whitney Museum

Education

MBA - Zicklin School of Business

Baruch College
New York City, NY
05.2021

BA - International Studies

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12.2015

AA - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Denver, CO
05.2003

Skills

  • Creative Writing
  • Design Thinking
  • Brand Strategy
  • Product Naming
  • Event Design
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing Strategy
  • B2B Sales
  • D2C Sales
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Associate Strategist

Consumer Dynamics
05.2021 - 04.2023

Event Manager / Brand Strategist

Heaven's Door Whiskey
02.2019 - 05.2021

Client Services Manager / Tour Guide

Urban Adventures
03.2017 - 10.2018

East Coast Sales Director

MatchaBar
12.2015 - 02.2017

Front of House Manager

Union Square Hospitality Group
03.2009 - 07.2010

MBA - Zicklin School of Business

Baruch College

BA - International Studies

University of Arizona

AA - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Evan Corn