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
New York, USA
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
1975 Linden Blvd Elmont NY
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
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