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Max Elk

Fort Lauderdale,US

Summary

Highly motivated sales and talent management professional. Experience Driven professional with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategies to grow and improve business operations. Highly organized and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Effectively collaborates with colleagues and builds strong relationships.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Manager

Grail Talent
08.2023 - Current
  • Signed and onboarded creators of all different verticals including lifestyle, fashion, comedy and entertainment.
  • Maintained relationships with high-profile clients in entertainment industry through consistent communication.
  • Fostered relationships with industry professionals for future connections.
  • Assisted clients with developing personal brand and public image.
  • Facilitated communication between agents, talent and clients by using interpersonal skills.
  • Confirmed smooth operations between clients and talent by acting as liaison.

Account Executive, • Leader

Yelp
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Leader in sales month after month
  • Gained extensive knowledge on the industry's leading CRM tool, Salesforce
  • Prospect and manage leads through Salesforce CRM and actively prospect sales funnel
  • Oversee and manage end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting clients to securing deals and onboarding new businesses
  • Implement and manage advertising campaigns for all types of businesses
  • Led team meetings designed to increase sales performance
  • Cold called and warm called local businesses.

Managing Partner

Bull Elk Investment Group US
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Provided seed round investments into startups
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Investments include: Vavotar Life Sciences, Medterra CBD, The Grey Dog Restaurant Group, Straight Up FIlms, Cruise Labs inc, Washe - Car Washes On Demand.

Cruise Labs Inc US
01.2018 - 12.2021

Directed end-to-end operations of micro-mobility bike renting application development. Devised innovative marketing.
strategies to promote application. Acquired capital funding, and recruited talented professionals to support development of application. Delivered high level of customer service, formulated innovative marketing action plans, and lead cross-functional.
teams for software/hardware development.
● Collaborated with experts and SpaceX engineers to develop a smart lock by utilizing leading-edge technologies.
● Delivered best-in-class customer service to new and existing clients to maximize experience on daily basis.".

Vibin Entertainment
08.2009 - 07.2013

• Spearheaded overall operations of event organization from inception to execution. Utilized effective marketing strategies to promote concerts and increase audiences. Reached agreements with talents and venues. Booked venues including UCF Arena- Orlando, Club Cinema - Pompano Beach, Potbelly’s-Tallahassee.
• Sold-out entire arenas by collaborating with multiple A-list celebrities including Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Mike Posner, Sieve Aoki, Mac Miller, and Dillon Francis.

Education

Business Administration

Florida State University Business Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fl
2012

Skills

  • Sales
  • Salesforce
  • Business development
  • Event Planning
  • Start-Ups
  • Talent Managing
  • Negotiation

Timeline

Talent Manager

Grail Talent
08.2023 - Current

Account Executive, • Leader

Yelp
01.2023 - 08.2023

Managing Partner

Bull Elk Investment Group US
01.2019 - 01.2023

Cruise Labs Inc US
01.2018 - 12.2021

Vibin Entertainment
08.2009 - 07.2013

Business Administration

Florida State University Business Florida State University
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