Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
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Louis E. Grant

White Plains,USA

Summary

Dedicated and responsible professional with a strong work ethic, bringing enthusiasm and a desire to utilize extensive organizational and interpersonal skills to contribute to your company. Over 15 years of experience as a Manager and Marketing Professional, with a proven track record in strategic planning, team development, production, and effective execution. Demonstrated expertise in reducing costs while increasing revenue. Possesses in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing industry operations. Instrumental in the exponential growth and success of premiere calendar events in the ethnic market, including music concerts and mainstream local and international sporting events. Leader of various teams on special projects, ranging from five to one hundred members, consistently meeting organizational goals. Effective corporate and public relations skill sets have allowed for the development of successful business and community relationships, advancing targeted efforts. Excels in monitoring, directing, and mentoring team members to achieve individual and group goals. In previous role, sourced, compiled, and edited information for accurate news broadcasts and segment features, as well as scheduled commercials. Spearheaded and consulted on efforts advocating relevant community PSAs such as the census, hurricane relief, health initiatives, and food drives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager, Program Director, Event Coordinator

Irie Jam Media Group
01.1998 - Current
  • Managed and directed; a well run administrative office, winning sales team, professional FM Radio broadcasting and engineering staff.
  • Administered equipment and personnel budgets.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and initiatives to incorporate innovative cost saving policies and expand profit margins.
  • Successfully coordinated, marketed and promoted award winning music entertainment, as well as Track & Field and soccer sporting events, both nationally and internationally.
  • Instrumental in co-executed live (and delayed) broadcasts with major TV networks, including NBC, CBS and ESPN, as well as directing international FM radio simulcasts and also webcasting events.
  • Negotiated and subsequently secured otherwise hard to obtain and unprecedented sponsorship for marquis events.

Program Director

Caribbean Media Group
10.2010 - 07.2023
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Compiled. scheduled & edited audio commercial ads for airing

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Iona University

Skills

  • Branding
  • Product Management
  • Value Distillation
  • Objection Handling
  • Sales Strategies
  • Direct Sales
  • Radio Advertising
  • Staff Motivation
  • Ad Campaign Management
  • C-Level Relationship Development
  • Writing
  • Project Management
  • Television Production
  • Problem-solving
  • Operations monitoring
  • Operational efficiency
  • Decision-making
  • Operations management
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Trained and mentored over 300 events planning associates.

Interests

  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as a Coach & mentor
  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
  • Experimenting with different creative mediums, like music, visual arts, and management activities, to expand skills and techniques

Timeline

Program Director

Caribbean Media Group
10.2010 - 07.2023

Operations Manager, Program Director, Event Coordinator

Irie Jam Media Group
01.1998 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Iona University
Louis E. Grant