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District Marketing Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USADistrict Marketing Manager
Nov. 2024
Sales Associate
32 MarineSales Associate
Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024United StatesSales associate for an upstart boat dealership. I was responsible for selling boats, accessories and the lead on fishing related projects. Organized 4 free to the public fishing seminars with 4 of the top names in the sport. Keeping this principles in mind. As a fishing seminar event planner, my duties would typically include the following: 1. **Event Conceptualization**: Definedthe purpose and goals of the seminar, such as educating participants about fishing techniques, conservation, or specific species. 2. **Budget Management**: Created and managed a budget that covered equipment, marketing, speaker fees, and any other expenses. 3. **Venue Selection**: Chose an appropriate location for the seminar, ensuring it had the necessary facilities, such as audio-visual equipment, seating, and accessibility. 4. **Speaker Coordination**: Identified and invited knowledgeable speakers or experts in the fishing industry who provided valuable insights and engaged the audience. 5. **Marketing and Promotion**: Developed a marketing strategy to promote the seminar through social media, email newsletters, flyers, and fishing-related communities. 6. **Registration Management**: Set up a registration process for attendees, whether through an online platform or physical sign-up, and kept track of participant numbers. 7. **Logistics Planning**: Oversaw all logistical aspects, including catering, transportation, signage, and on-site registration. 8. **Material Preparation**: Prepared seminar materials such as handouts, brochures, and any equipment needed for demonstrations or workshops. 9. **Engagement Activities**: Planned interactive activities or Q&A sessions to encourage participant engagement and networking opportunities. 10. **Feedback Collection**: After the seminar, I gathered feedback from attendees to assess the event's success and identify areas for improvement for future events.
General Manager
Cove 5 CabinsGeneral Manager
Jan. 2023 - Nov. 2024Windsor, Illinois, United States
Brand Ambassador
Yozuri USABrand Ambassador
Mar. 2017 - Nov. 2024Neoga, IL Fresh and Saltwater Brand Ambassador for Yozuri USA. Specializing in bass tournament fishing, working promotional events and reaching out to new and accomplished anglers.
Project Coordinator
Precision Builders & Associates, Inc.Project Coordinator
Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2022Coordinate scheduling and safety plans on jobs for a medium sized, union construction company. Also responsible for all social media for the company, human resources point of contact, business development and head of window shading division
Firefighter/EMT
Minooka Fire Protection DstFirefighter/EMT
Jul. 2014 - May. 2015Firefighter/EMT/Fire Investigator for suburban Chicago fire protection district.
Owner, Founder
BassLab-BassClassOwner, Founder
Oct. 2012United StatesResponsible for all aspects of the day to day operations at the newest all inclusive bass fishing education company in the Midwest and United States
CEO, President
Standing Timber Outdoors LLC & Helping Heroes Outdoors (H2O) CEO, President
Oct. 2012 - Nov. 2024Sullivan, IllinoisStanding Timber Outdoors is raising the bar in the outdoor industry through education, fundraising opportunities for non-profit organzations. Helping Heroes is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping, Firefighters, Police Officers and EMS workers deal with PTSD through the outdoors. Helping Heroes was founded in 2016
Laborer Foreman/Safety Specialist
Precision Builders and AssociatesLaborer Foreman/Safety Specialist
Jun. 2007 - Jul. 2012Coordination of site specific safety plan, fall protection implementation, delivery coordination, general laborer for a mid-size union carpentry contractor. Also some bidding and supervision roles

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