Ability to stay on a balanced learning curve and being able to help my clients to achieve their goal
Timeline
Gary German
Communications Specialist-Consigliere-Chief Of Staff-Investment Relations-Public Relations For Charities
Celebration, FL,FL
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Executive with proven record of accomplishment in Entertainment, Mobile, Charity, digital Streaming during 25-year career. Driven and ambitious change manager dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Diligent in driving profit maximization through multifaced business approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Black Spire Public Relations
Orlando, FL
07.2015 - Current
Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility, resulting in major profit margin.
Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
Achieved top sales in company for two consecutive years, growing annual revenue by 400%.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
Supported and supervised team of 6 Communication professionals.
Interviewed, supervised and motivated 6 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
CEO
ICaptivate Entertainment Public Relations, Inc.
Hollywood, CA
03.1993 - 06.2015
Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
Increased company revenue by 200% in early nineties through Mobile app and gaming entry through aggressive new market strategies.
Spearheaded product line diversification to achieve 300% increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
Boosted team productivity through enhanced leadership guidance and streamlining of Communications tasks.
Developed and implemented strategic updates to Web Site Design and Social Media Entry operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, profitability and production.
Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
Led strategic and business initiatives to successfully grow revenue in areas such as Streaming Entertainment on the WWW and through Mobile Entertainment and Digital Rights Management.
Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of ICapitivate.
Improved business profits by 600% through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
Flight Attendant and South PAC Sales
Continental Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
09.1984 - 02.1993
Addressed passengers' concerns about delayed and canceled flights and resolved issue through [Action].
Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats.
Served beverages and food items from refreshment cart and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.
Operated in compliance with all airline and federal aviation regulations for complete compliance with safety and security procedures.
Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
Reassured and comforted passengers during turbulent flights and unavoidable delays.
Drove passenger satisfaction by answering questions and providing solutions to issues arising during flights promptly.
Answered passengers' questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
09.1979 - 05.1985
Skills
Comminations
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Interests
Voice Over Acting, Screen Writing, Being able to stay ahead of the Curve
Ability to stay on a balanced learning curve and being able to help my clients to achieve their goal
By creating a hour glass for future technologies and making them come to fruition as an asset
Timeline
President
Black Spire Public Relations
07.2015 - Current
CEO
ICaptivate Entertainment Public Relations, Inc.
03.1993 - 06.2015
Flight Attendant and South PAC Sales
Continental Airlines
09.1984 - 02.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations
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