Christopher Culnane
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Justin Loranger
Chris never turns down the opportunity to network, but more importantly, to be a great leader and teammate. I had the pleasure of working with Chris during our Boston nightclub days, DJing on boats (Boston's Boat Cruise Series), in downtown Boston, and all over. including Miami Music Week. He always maintained an extremely professional candor in this fast-paced and ever evolving industry, and was continually opening doors for not only his clients, but also his friends. As a DJ working for Oxford Group, I'd consider that a client relationship, and Chris was honestly one of my favorites to work with in the music industry. He'd always talk about sponsorship & activations, building out his teams (+ promoters & street teams), and I'm extremely happy to see that he has continued to use his drive and passion for music & branding. I'd highly recommend Chris to any and all brands/musicians/labels that are looking for a very driven individual and team member that will not only boost your sponsorship sales and activations, but also increase morale and rapport amongst your roster.
Justin Loranger
Chris never turns down the opportunity to network, but more importantly, to be a great leader and teammate. I had the pleasure of working with Chris during our Boston nightclub days, DJing on boats (Boston's Boat Cruise Series), in downtown Boston, and all over. including Miami Music Week. He always maintained an extremely professional candor in this fast-paced and ever evolving industry, and was continually opening doors for not only his clients, but also his friends. As a DJ working for Oxford Group, I'd consider that a client relationship, and Chris was honestly one of my favorites to work with in the music industry. He'd always talk about sponsorship & activations, building out his teams (+ promoters & street teams), and I'm extremely happy to see that he has continued to use his drive and passion for music & branding. I'd highly recommend Chris to any and all brands/musicians/labels that are looking for a very driven individual and team member that will not only boost your sponsorship sales and activations, but also increase morale and rapport amongst your roster.
Justin Loranger
Chris never turns down the opportunity to network, but more importantly, to be a great leader and teammate. I had the pleasure of working with Chris during our Boston nightclub days, DJing on boats (Boston's Boat Cruise Series), in downtown Boston, and all over. including Miami Music Week. He always maintained an extremely professional candor in this fast-paced and ever evolving industry, and was continually opening doors for not only his clients, but also his friends. As a DJ working for Oxford Group, I'd consider that a client relationship, and Chris was honestly one of my favorites to work with in the music industry. He'd always talk about sponsorship & activations, building out his teams (+ promoters & street teams), and I'm extremely happy to see that he has continued to use his drive and passion for music & branding. I'd highly recommend Chris to any and all brands/musicians/labels that are looking for a very driven individual and team member that will not only boost your sponsorship sales and activations, but also increase morale and rapport amongst your roster.
Justin Loranger
Chris never turns down the opportunity to network, but more importantly, to be a great leader and teammate. I had the pleasure of working with Chris during our Boston nightclub days, DJing on boats (Boston's Boat Cruise Series), in downtown Boston, and all over. including Miami Music Week. He always maintained an extremely professional candor in this fast-paced and ever evolving industry, and was continually opening doors for not only his clients, but also his friends. As a DJ working for Oxford Group, I'd consider that a client relationship, and Chris was honestly one of my favorites to work with in the music industry. He'd always talk about sponsorship & activations, building out his teams (+ promoters & street teams), and I'm extremely happy to see that he has continued to use his drive and passion for music & branding. I'd highly recommend Chris to any and all brands/musicians/labels that are looking for a very driven individual and team member that will not only boost your sponsorship sales and activations, but also increase morale and rapport amongst your roster.
Experience
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House Hats
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United States
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sponsorship Sales & Activations Director
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Apr 2020 - Present
Sponsorship sales, activations and consulting for FL based concert & promotion company House Hats. House Hats has hosted over 200+ concerts since their start in 2019, bringing some of the largest names in electronic music to Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Miami and more. Sponsorship sales, activations and consulting for FL based concert & promotion company House Hats. House Hats has hosted over 200+ concerts since their start in 2019, bringing some of the largest names in electronic music to Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Miami and more.
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Sponsorship Sales & Activations Director
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Feb 2022 - Present
Handling all brand partnerships, sponsorships, and activations for Boston's largest ongoing outdoor festival. Each summer the Boat Cruise Summer Series welcomes 15K+ concertgoers for an unforgettable concert experience on the Boston Harbor. Handling all brand partnerships, sponsorships, and activations for Boston's largest ongoing outdoor festival. Each summer the Boat Cruise Summer Series welcomes 15K+ concertgoers for an unforgettable concert experience on the Boston Harbor.
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Tasty Creative
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Advertising Services
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Sponsorship, Experiential Marketing and Sales Director
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2020
Handling all sponsorship & advertising opportunities with the entire Tasty Creative family of brands: BostonChefs.com, Lamb Jam Tour, RestaurantWeekBoston.com and more. Have acquired, curated and executed experience focused activations with Weber Grills, Rémy Cointreau/Mount Gay Rum, MillerCoors, Constellation Brands, State Farm, Nestlé Waters/San Pellegrino, and more. Handling all sponsorship & advertising opportunities with the entire Tasty Creative family of brands: BostonChefs.com, Lamb Jam Tour, RestaurantWeekBoston.com and more. Have acquired, curated and executed experience focused activations with Weber Grills, Rémy Cointreau/Mount Gay Rum, MillerCoors, Constellation Brands, State Farm, Nestlé Waters/San Pellegrino, and more.
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Superdigital
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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JE11 - Sponsorship Consultant & Pop-Up Shop Manager
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
Joined the JE11 team for Julian Edelman's annual pop-up shop on Newbury St. in Boston 2018. Was responsible for initial set-up and design for the shop, sponsor integrations, management of staff, overseeing appearances & signings, operations and more. In 2019 was asked to help with sponsorship consulting and pitch design for an upcoming collaboration with Youtube + Julian Edelman. Joined the JE11 team for Julian Edelman's annual pop-up shop on Newbury St. in Boston 2018. Was responsible for initial set-up and design for the shop, sponsor integrations, management of staff, overseeing appearances & signings, operations and more. In 2019 was asked to help with sponsorship consulting and pitch design for an upcoming collaboration with Youtube + Julian Edelman.
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Made Event, LLC
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electric Zoo 10: VIP Manager & Admin
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Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
Managed, organized and executed all VIP programming within the Electric Zoo Festival in 2018, including 3x stages, VIP tables, VIP lounge & bar. Assisted with setup & design of VIP areas, handled customer relations, organized security and all crews associated with VIP ticket holders. Managed, organized and executed all VIP programming within the Electric Zoo Festival in 2018, including 3x stages, VIP tables, VIP lounge & bar. Assisted with setup & design of VIP areas, handled customer relations, organized security and all crews associated with VIP ticket holders.
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DAYBREAKER
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Producer/Experiential Marketing Manager
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
Lead producer of international alcohol-free morning experience in Boston. Responsible for building team, creating/designing events, leading marketing, and managing all sponsor & partnership duties/needs. Secured historic spaces in first 12 months including the House of Blues, City Hall Plaza, Quincy Market Center Rotunda and more. Received letter of Recognition from Mayor Walsh and sponsorships from B.Good, Reebok, Polar Beverage and Luna Bar among others. Lead producer of international alcohol-free morning experience in Boston. Responsible for building team, creating/designing events, leading marketing, and managing all sponsor & partnership duties/needs. Secured historic spaces in first 12 months including the House of Blues, City Hall Plaza, Quincy Market Center Rotunda and more. Received letter of Recognition from Mayor Walsh and sponsorships from B.Good, Reebok, Polar Beverage and Luna Bar among others.
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GroupVisual.io
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Producer
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
Led launch of new private workshop concept 'DVUX Workshop', focusing on Data Visualization and User Experience. Responsibilities included event design, curating new marketing outlets, customer/ticketing management and running all event operations. Led launch of new private workshop concept 'DVUX Workshop', focusing on Data Visualization and User Experience. Responsibilities included event design, curating new marketing outlets, customer/ticketing management and running all event operations.
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The Oxford Group
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United Arab Emirates
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Professional Services
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CEO / Co Founder
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2012 - 2016
Founded and grew company into a leading electronic music concert production and promotion company in the New England market. Was responsible for creative direction, strategy and implementation, event coordination, on-site operations, team-building, and marketing. Secured sponsorship placements and over $30k in funding from brands and companies including Bacardi, Salvatore’s Restaurants, Pretzel Crisps, Blue Chair Bay Rum, and others. Founded and grew company into a leading electronic music concert production and promotion company in the New England market. Was responsible for creative direction, strategy and implementation, event coordination, on-site operations, team-building, and marketing. Secured sponsorship placements and over $30k in funding from brands and companies including Bacardi, Salvatore’s Restaurants, Pretzel Crisps, Blue Chair Bay Rum, and others.
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Lead Event Partner & Advisor
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Curated and booked artist lineup, led venue negotiations, and was lead event advisor for a unique and groundbreaking 3D concert experience at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center arena. Curated and booked artist lineup, led venue negotiations, and was lead event advisor for a unique and groundbreaking 3D concert experience at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center arena.
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Bond University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Tourism and Hospitality Management -
2006 - 2010
St. Lawrence University
Bachelor's of Arts, Economics
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