Harrison Bender
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Charles Judson
Harrison is a pleasure to work with. He's not only knowledgable about film festivals and film, he exudes an energy that is insightful, open and calm. In every task he demonstrates a commitment to give his teammates and clients his best. What I most valued in Harrison were two things. One, as he transitioned into his role as Product Specialist there was a rough patch, as it always is. Yet, he never let that shake him. He took every misstep as an opportunity to improve. My confidence in him was never shaken. Two, at his core he is someone that places great weight on knowing and understanding people. Not sure if he's recognized that in himself. It's a great gift that not only makes him a wonderful teammate, it makes the teams and organizations he works with better. This is a person you want on your project each and every time.
Melissa Simpson
I had the pleasure of working with Harrison for over a year. He is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and one of the best team players I have had the honor to work with. You will not find a better collaborator and enthusiastic coworker.
Charles Judson
Harrison is a pleasure to work with. He's not only knowledgable about film festivals and film, he exudes an energy that is insightful, open and calm. In every task he demonstrates a commitment to give his teammates and clients his best. What I most valued in Harrison were two things. One, as he transitioned into his role as Product Specialist there was a rough patch, as it always is. Yet, he never let that shake him. He took every misstep as an opportunity to improve. My confidence in him was never shaken. Two, at his core he is someone that places great weight on knowing and understanding people. Not sure if he's recognized that in himself. It's a great gift that not only makes him a wonderful teammate, it makes the teams and organizations he works with better. This is a person you want on your project each and every time.
Melissa Simpson
I had the pleasure of working with Harrison for over a year. He is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and one of the best team players I have had the honor to work with. You will not find a better collaborator and enthusiastic coworker.
Charles Judson
Harrison is a pleasure to work with. He's not only knowledgable about film festivals and film, he exudes an energy that is insightful, open and calm. In every task he demonstrates a commitment to give his teammates and clients his best. What I most valued in Harrison were two things. One, as he transitioned into his role as Product Specialist there was a rough patch, as it always is. Yet, he never let that shake him. He took every misstep as an opportunity to improve. My confidence in him was never shaken. Two, at his core he is someone that places great weight on knowing and understanding people. Not sure if he's recognized that in himself. It's a great gift that not only makes him a wonderful teammate, it makes the teams and organizations he works with better. This is a person you want on your project each and every time.
Melissa Simpson
I had the pleasure of working with Harrison for over a year. He is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and one of the best team players I have had the honor to work with. You will not find a better collaborator and enthusiastic coworker.
Charles Judson
Harrison is a pleasure to work with. He's not only knowledgable about film festivals and film, he exudes an energy that is insightful, open and calm. In every task he demonstrates a commitment to give his teammates and clients his best. What I most valued in Harrison were two things. One, as he transitioned into his role as Product Specialist there was a rough patch, as it always is. Yet, he never let that shake him. He took every misstep as an opportunity to improve. My confidence in him was never shaken. Two, at his core he is someone that places great weight on knowing and understanding people. Not sure if he's recognized that in himself. It's a great gift that not only makes him a wonderful teammate, it makes the teams and organizations he works with better. This is a person you want on your project each and every time.
Melissa Simpson
I had the pleasure of working with Harrison for over a year. He is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and one of the best team players I have had the honor to work with. You will not find a better collaborator and enthusiastic coworker.
Credentials
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Foundations of Project Management
CourseraApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Postman - Intro to APIs (without coding)
CourseraMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Eventive
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Specialist
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Nov 2020 - Present
-Develop relationships with clients and key personnel. - Meet with clients to establish their needs, and discuss areas of focus and improvement within the business. - Answering all product-related questions in a polite manner and addressing queries promptly. - Planning and assisting with new product releases and events. - Host onboardings for new organizations, and engage with organizers via chat support and office hours calls -Develop relationships with clients and key personnel. - Meet with clients to establish their needs, and discuss areas of focus and improvement within the business. - Answering all product-related questions in a polite manner and addressing queries promptly. - Planning and assisting with new product releases and events. - Host onboardings for new organizations, and engage with organizers via chat support and office hours calls
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Sarasota Film Festival
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programming Manager
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Aug 2018 - May 2021
• Responsible for the creation and market promotional efforts for filmmakers, sponsors, patrons, and targeted industry professionals to increase year over year ticket sales. • Accountable to negotiate and secure partnerships with Media including, but not limited to Print, Digital, Social and Experiential mediums, including Comcast, A24, Netflix, etc. while maintaining at or below budget. • Viewed and Screened films to cultivate the overall program for the Sarasota Film Festival, all while juggling competing management priorities and obligations. • Supervised the preparation of all materials and manage registration needs for pertinent information and identifications to filmmakers and associates. • Lead and managed the creation of film guides, including content, design, and layout. • Management lead of employees, as well as interns, to assist with program creation and festival execution. Show less
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Sarasota Film Festival
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Features Programmer
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
• Create promotional copy to support marketing efforts of festival sponsors for filmmakers and targeted industry professionals.• Create, maintain, and further partnerships with the film festival to the value of upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars.• Create and manage webpage content, including the creation of blog posts, email marketing campaigns, and all forms of social media strategy.• Responsible for creating the layout and organization of the film guide for the festival.• Provide support for the programming department, managing projects and assisting in logistical and administrative needs.• Prepare materials and manage registration needs for pertinent information and identifications to filmmakers and associates. Show less
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Marketing Director
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Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
• Create promotional copy to support marketing efforts of festival sponsors for filmmakers and targeted industry professionals.• Create, maintain, and further partnerships with the film festival to the value of upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars.• Create and manage webpage content, including the creation of blog posts, email marketing campaigns, and all forms of social media strategy.• Responsible for creating the layout and organization of the film guide for the festival.• Provide support for the programming department, managing projects and assisting in logistical and administrative needs.• Prepare materials and manage registration needs for pertinent information and identifications to filmmakers and associates. Show less
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AdRizer
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media Buyer
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
My position is responsible for acquiring desirable time slots and media space for advertising clients. I also monitor the purchased media to make sure the advertisements appear as planned, and they credit or bill clients as necessary to settle accounts. Primary duties include: -Buying digital media using major display and search networks in order to drive traffic to proprietary sites -Owning all steps of the ad operations process -Text and display creative deployment, split testing, and data analytics and optimization -Landing page optimization -Performance reporting -Maintain and improve good standing network partnerships. -Providing recommendations to the team on successful media buying strategies and marketplace opportunities Show less
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Ipsos
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France
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Market Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Sample Strategist
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
• Design optimal sampling strategies based on feasibility and project requirements that minimize cost. • Work collaboratively in a team environment to support company initiatives. • Act as primarily liaison between internal operations departments and external clients to develop and improve processes mutually beneficial to both the company and the end client. • Manage and approve invoices from external clients. • Design optimal sampling strategies based on feasibility and project requirements that minimize cost. • Work collaboratively in a team environment to support company initiatives. • Act as primarily liaison between internal operations departments and external clients to develop and improve processes mutually beneficial to both the company and the end client. • Manage and approve invoices from external clients.
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DOC NYC
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2013
• Created and managed webpage content, including the creation of blogs posts and e-blasts. Participated in ticket report analysis. • Recruited, oversaw, and directed the online marketing team, street team, and social media coordinator in accordance to ticket reports and promotional strategies. • Spearheaded DOC NYC social media initiatives on new platforms, including Instagram, Vine, and Tumblr. • Identified and managed strategic promotional partnerships for individual screenings and events. Show less
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Distribution Intern
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
• Provided marketing input and created spreadsheets for marketing efforts on upcoming theatrical releases. • Processed purchase orders from Amazon.com and KinoLorber.com. Mailed screeners and products to customers, critics, and theaters. • Manned front desk to handle all incoming calls, orders, and walk-ins. • Identified and managed strategic promotional partnerships for individual screenings and events. • Provided marketing input and created spreadsheets for marketing efforts on upcoming theatrical releases. • Processed purchase orders from Amazon.com and KinoLorber.com. Mailed screeners and products to customers, critics, and theaters. • Manned front desk to handle all incoming calls, orders, and walk-ins. • Identified and managed strategic promotional partnerships for individual screenings and events.
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SnagFilms, Inc.
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United States
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Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programming Consultant
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
• Curated and categorized 5,000 films by genre and quality for future syndication. • Supported members of the marketing, acquisitions, and tech teams with primary focus on acquisitions and retention. • Curated and categorized 5,000 films by genre and quality for future syndication. • Supported members of the marketing, acquisitions, and tech teams with primary focus on acquisitions and retention.
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SnagFilms
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New York, New York
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Marketing Associate
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
• Managed, monitored, and grew SnagFilms’ marketing efforts through social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, etc., resulting in a strong increase of consumer interactions. • Curated and programmed marketable films for Hulu, Crackle, Starbucks, mobile devices, and the web to maximize views. • Core team member enacting multiple nationwide theatrical marketing campaigns. • Responsible for customer support for all users on web and mobile devices via e-mail. • Moderated comments on all social media outlets and provided customer support. Show less
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Thinkmap
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Greater New York City Area (remote engagement)
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Independent Contractor
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2012
• Developed SAT prep contextual multiple-choice vocabulary questions for Thinkmap’s online educational software tool, Visual Thesaurus, for potential test takers and an educator’s tool alike. Identified said questions for the Visual Thesaurus. • Provided quality assurance of written questions for both content integrity and appropriate knowledge base expanding from middle school requirements, collegiate level knowledge, available to educators and end users alike. • Developed SAT prep contextual multiple-choice vocabulary questions for Thinkmap’s online educational software tool, Visual Thesaurus, for potential test takers and an educator’s tool alike. Identified said questions for the Visual Thesaurus. • Provided quality assurance of written questions for both content integrity and appropriate knowledge base expanding from middle school requirements, collegiate level knowledge, available to educators and end users alike.
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Sarasota Film Festival
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programming Intern
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Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
• Created and marketed promotional copy to support marketing efforts of festival sponsors for filmmakers and targeted industry professionals. • Provided support for the programming department, managing projects and assisting in logistical and administrative needs. • Prepared materials and managed registration needs for pertinent information and identifications to filmmakers and associates. • Created and marketed promotional copy to support marketing efforts of festival sponsors for filmmakers and targeted industry professionals. • Provided support for the programming department, managing projects and assisting in logistical and administrative needs. • Prepared materials and managed registration needs for pertinent information and identifications to filmmakers and associates.
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New College of Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Student Admissions Representative
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Aug 2008 - May 2010
Conducted campus tours to prospective students and handled related logistical and administrative paper work. Conducted campus tours to prospective students and handled related logistical and administrative paper work.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
New College of Florida
B.A, Sociology -
2002 - 2006
Lake Brantley High School
