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Van Miller

Del Mar,CA

Summary

Accomplished leader from Miller Consulting with a proven track record in driving revenue growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in strategic planning and customer satisfaction, adept at project management and negotiation. Successfully expanded product offerings and identified new sponsors, significantly increasing revenue year over year.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Miller Consulting
01.1997 - Current
  • Selling sponsorships for Fairs and Festivals.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed contracted sponsor benefits and deliverables.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.

Sponsorship Sales/Radio & TV Producer

San Diego State University Athletic Department
01.1994 - 12.1996
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing favorable terms that benefited the overall production budget.
  • Created the first NCAA college to broadcast on the web.
  • Incorporated sponsors into broadcasts.
  • Offered Jim Rome and Tony Gwynn their first TV broadcast jobs.

Sales Associate

Pacific Insurance Group
10.1990 - 03.1993

Sold commercial insurance to businesses and municipalities.

Associate Producer

ESPN
11.1985 - 09.1990
  • Oversaw post-production activities including video editing, sound mixing, color correction, and motion graphics creation to achieve high-quality final products.
  • Supported producers in decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights from a diverse range of perspectives.
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Television Production

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1985

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Negotiation
  • Revenue Generation
  • Event Planning
  • Contract Management

Timeline

President

Miller Consulting
01.1997 - Current

Sponsorship Sales/Radio & TV Producer

San Diego State University Athletic Department
01.1994 - 12.1996

Sales Associate

Pacific Insurance Group
10.1990 - 03.1993

Associate Producer

ESPN
11.1985 - 09.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Television Production

Arizona State University
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