Experience

Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, Inc.

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Business Developer

  • Oct 2008 - Present



MPC Marketing

• Cleveland, Ohio/New York, NY

• Public Relations/Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Oct 2008

  MPC Marketing Corp\Wizard of Ah's, New York, NY/Cleveland, OH 2005 - 2009 An international event-planning/producing firm, specializing in ground breakings, grand openings, branding campaigns, theatrical productions and corporate events. Event Production Produced all aspects of events cradle to grave. Produced trade shows, balls and galas, corporate functions, fundraisers, holiday spectaculars and much more. * Streamlined processes for a more effective event for client as well as production team. * Instrumental in increasing annual billing. * Negotiated more favorable terms with vendors which benefited bottom line. Public Relations Responsible for planning and implementing campaigns to increase corporate image and president's awareness within the industry and community. • Procured speaking engagements for company president with industry organizations. • Implemented program the enabled regular article contributions by company president in national industry publication. • Secured published articles featuring president’s professional accomplishments and community involvement. Marketing Management Responsible for new market development as well as re-establishing once-productive relationships. • Developed and implemented a retainer program specifically targeted at non-profit organizations with the intent to carry over into the corporate community. • Crafted a strategic plan to reconnect with past clients while at the same time establishing a new client base designed to increase yearly billing. Show less



Michael Acri Boxing Promotions

• Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Public Relations Specialist/Site Manager

  • Sep 1988 - Jun 2005

  An internationally recognized promotion company featuring (through HBO, ESPN, MSG Network and Pay-Per-View) nationally recognized/champion boxers. Publicity Management Responsible for planning and directing all aspects of publicity and media relations for specific events. • Analyzed and overhauled internal policies and procedures which significantly improved my ability to multi-task and efficiently complete tasks which would normally require several individuals. • Earned a high level of trust and confidence with the President which positioned me to be instrumental in effectively managing other critical aspects of company operations other than publicity. • Restructured media relations in ways that created the highest level of organization the company has known. Site Management Responsible for overseeing all floor management and fighter transportation / medical activities • Centralized and restructured numerous procedures which eliminated duplication of efforts and lack of team focus. • Minimized what is normally a very constant chaotic environment thereby creating a much calmer, results-oriented company culture. • Eliminated, by being a very effective liaison, unnecessary demands on the promoter resulting in much better utilization of time and resources. Show less