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Donald W Forster is a seasoned event management professional with expertise in promotions, trade shows, and team building. He has over 20 years of experience in managing large-scale events and has worked with top brands such as JPMorgan Chase, Verizon, and Best Buy. Forster holds a Master's degree in Communications and Media from Fitchburg State University and a Bachelor's degree in Art from the City College of New York.

Experience

    • Credit Sales Manager
      • Jul 2008 - Mar 2009

      Responsibilities included partnering with Chase/TJX to grow the Rewards Program by calling on TJX Retailers to drive awareness of the Rewards Program. I supported assigned territory by regularly visiting 50 TJX locations, (3 Retail Chains), throughout: MA, ME, NH and VT. I forged relationships w...

    • Territory Manager
      • Sep 2006 - May 2008

      Recruited and trained WSA's (Weekend Sales Associates). Drove sales and marketing efforts in the big box retail environment, (Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart and Comp USA). Developed a working relationship with the store Managers and Sales Associates to carry out Verizon's sales objecti...

    • Retail Trainer/Brand Advocate
      • Sep 2005 - Oct 2006

      The goal was to raise JVC product awareness, sell JVC Digital Products, train the retail sales associates on the JVC advantages and develop lifelong customer loyalty. Trained Retail Sales Associates and Managers Worked to build brand awareness and increase product image Strived to increase market...

    • Retail Training Specialist
      • May 2002 - Sep 2004

      Provides ongoing training to over 30 Retail Stores: (Best Buy, Circuit City and Comp USA)Trained new and existing employees on the features and benefits of the Olympus Digital Imaging ProductsEducated the store staff on the rich history of Olympus and its technical advances and innovationDevelope...

    • Digital Retail Sales Associate
      • Sep 1996 - May 2002

      Developed a reputation of selling my customers a total Digital Imaging SolutionConsistently one of the top three sales people; Provided photographic and technical information so customers could make informed decisionsInformed customers on various accessories and their benefits Assume responsibil...

    • Marketing Consultant
      • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

      Develop and implement short and long range marketing strategy for the specific marketplace.Research and develop cost effective E-Commerce web solution Integrate internet communications as an integral part of the marketing effortsEvaluate all vertical market trade magazines for PR and advertising ...

    • Marketing/Sales Rep
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

      Responsible for the hiring and training of an organization to sell financial services and teach money management. Licensed in Life & Health Insurance and Securities.Developed PR and marketing campaignGave money management and retirement planning seminarsDeveloped and implemented a direct mai...

    • Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
      • Jan 1979 - Jan 1992

      Developed media and communication solutions for Digital's Engineering Systems Group (ESG). Worked closely with Product Management to create marketing programs. Managed a variety of concurrent projects from inception to completion, including advertising, brochures, video tapes, sales kits, pro...

Education

  • 1983 - 1985
    Fitchburg State University
  • 1971 - 1974
    City College of New York

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