Michael Shane Stephens
Global Director, Luxury Travel at Curated Global Travel- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
When it comes to getting publicity and social media results Michael Shane Stephens is the go-to person for the job. If you have any notion of getting more exposure, more business and building your brand, he is the person will always make sure you get much-needed results. He is an astute Account Executive who is proactive, thinks through his campaigns and gets results that keep your clients happy.
Genevieve Ascencio 👩🏾💻
I worked with Michael Shane during a high stakes, high intensity time - New York Fashion Week. I found him to be a quick starter who produces results. Once armed with proper information and the right assets, Michael doesn't walk, he runs with the ball. Within the first few days of working together he produced stellar press - including a story in The Wall Street Journal. He is a strong leader and a problem solver. He would be an asset to any team.
LinkedIn User
When it comes to getting publicity and social media results Michael Shane Stephens is the go-to person for the job. If you have any notion of getting more exposure, more business and building your brand, he is the person will always make sure you get much-needed results. He is an astute Account Executive who is proactive, thinks through his campaigns and gets results that keep your clients happy.
Genevieve Ascencio 👩🏾💻
I worked with Michael Shane during a high stakes, high intensity time - New York Fashion Week. I found him to be a quick starter who produces results. Once armed with proper information and the right assets, Michael doesn't walk, he runs with the ball. Within the first few days of working together he produced stellar press - including a story in The Wall Street Journal. He is a strong leader and a problem solver. He would be an asset to any team.
LinkedIn User
When it comes to getting publicity and social media results Michael Shane Stephens is the go-to person for the job. If you have any notion of getting more exposure, more business and building your brand, he is the person will always make sure you get much-needed results. He is an astute Account Executive who is proactive, thinks through his campaigns and gets results that keep your clients happy.
Genevieve Ascencio 👩🏾💻
I worked with Michael Shane during a high stakes, high intensity time - New York Fashion Week. I found him to be a quick starter who produces results. Once armed with proper information and the right assets, Michael doesn't walk, he runs with the ball. Within the first few days of working together he produced stellar press - including a story in The Wall Street Journal. He is a strong leader and a problem solver. He would be an asset to any team.
LinkedIn User
When it comes to getting publicity and social media results Michael Shane Stephens is the go-to person for the job. If you have any notion of getting more exposure, more business and building your brand, he is the person will always make sure you get much-needed results. He is an astute Account Executive who is proactive, thinks through his campaigns and gets results that keep your clients happy.
Genevieve Ascencio 👩🏾💻
I worked with Michael Shane during a high stakes, high intensity time - New York Fashion Week. I found him to be a quick starter who produces results. Once armed with proper information and the right assets, Michael doesn't walk, he runs with the ball. Within the first few days of working together he produced stellar press - including a story in The Wall Street Journal. He is a strong leader and a problem solver. He would be an asset to any team.
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Experience
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Curated Global Travel
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Director, Luxury Travel
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May 2016 - Present
LGBT owned and operated, Curated Global Travel, an independent affiliate of Protravel International, is a travel agency dedicated to creating bespoke luxury travel experiences. ★ Improved annual sales from $250K in 2017 to $1.2M in 2019. ★ Negotiated and closed sales of luxury travel concierge services, using a consultative approach to develop insights into customer preferences, budgets, and styles. ★ Recommends and sells travel experiences tailored to meet and exceed expectations. LGBT owned and operated, Curated Global Travel, an independent affiliate of Protravel International, is a travel agency dedicated to creating bespoke luxury travel experiences. ★ Improved annual sales from $250K in 2017 to $1.2M in 2019. ★ Negotiated and closed sales of luxury travel concierge services, using a consultative approach to develop insights into customer preferences, budgets, and styles. ★ Recommends and sells travel experiences tailored to meet and exceed expectations.
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Board of Directors
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Jan 2007 - Present
Committed to providing advanced education to impoverished children around the world beginning with one child at a time. Committed to providing advanced education to impoverished children around the world beginning with one child at a time.
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kenwerks
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Senior Account Director, Men's and Women's Fashion
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Feb 2015 - May 2016
Kenwerks is a creative marketing firm with teams in Los Angeles and New York, specializing in creative marketing, brand management, event production, public relations and creative direction. ★ Managed all PR, marketing, social media, celebrity, influencer and VIP divisions for men’s and womenswear clients streamlining communications. ★ Executed new creative engagement strategies, via top-tier media and influencers in the North American market resulting in 250% increase in earned media impressions. ★ Supervised marketing budgets for multimillion dollar brands. ★ Worked with CEO and Creative Director on new business and managed staff of 15 across offices in New York City & Los Angeles. ★ Over tenure, delivered billions of media impressions for clients through product launches, interactive events, and press previews. Executed a global media strategy for a US press tour that yielded 800M earned media impressions and a 600% increase in sales over three months. ★ Brands included Cockpit USA, Cult of Individuality, Simple Shoes, Matiere, Tailor Vintage, Slate & Stone, Boohoo, Raffi Cashmere, Flower Children Only, Australia Luxe, Punk Royal, Scot Langton, Training Zone, and Triton Jewelry. Show less
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M Booth
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Fashion & Lifestyle Media Manager
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Apr 2012 - Feb 2015
M Booth is an award-winning creative communications agency with offices in New York and San Francisco. ★ Partnered with M Booth executives to build creative media strategies for Fashion and Lifestyle companies that included Lands’ End, Brooks Running, Aerosoles, BHLDN, The Macallan, Brugal Rum, and American Express. ★ Advised The Macallen’s Masters of Photography series with Annie Leibovitz on amplification strategies that led to over 400 million media impressions. ★ Facilitated a digital pop-up shop for Lands’ End, working with influencers to deliver 105% ROI with a reach of 60 million consumers. Increased new customer traffic to the site by 38% over eight weeks. Show less
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Draw Group
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media and Digital PR Manager
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May 2011 - Apr 2012
Draw Group (formerly Last Exit) is a digital marketing and advertising agency. ★ Designed and executed global social media and digital public relations campaigns on behalf of Belvedere Vodka and Chegg, two key clients. Worked with outside agencies on global branding strategies. ★ Increased Belvedere Vodka’s positive digital SOV by 25% and garnered over 500 million digital impressions within the first six months by working with influencers and brand evangelists. Draw Group (formerly Last Exit) is a digital marketing and advertising agency. ★ Designed and executed global social media and digital public relations campaigns on behalf of Belvedere Vodka and Chegg, two key clients. Worked with outside agencies on global branding strategies. ★ Increased Belvedere Vodka’s positive digital SOV by 25% and garnered over 500 million digital impressions within the first six months by working with influencers and brand evangelists.
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FACTORY PR
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Menswear Account Executive
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
★ Executed fashion week logistics for menswear accounts Macy’s, Bar III, Andrew Buckler and NUMBER:Lab securing a feature story in the Wall Street Journal within the first 3 days. ★ Pitched and acquired pre and post press, managed front of house logistics, and created post-show reports. ★ Executed fashion week logistics for menswear accounts Macy’s, Bar III, Andrew Buckler and NUMBER:Lab securing a feature story in the Wall Street Journal within the first 3 days. ★ Pitched and acquired pre and post press, managed front of house logistics, and created post-show reports.
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blogdowntown Weekly
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Editor-at-Large
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
★ Assisted in the launch of and provided consulting to the overall creative direction of the weekly print newspaper. ★ Assisted in the launch of and provided consulting to the overall creative direction of the weekly print newspaper.
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Gorgeous PR
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Feb 2008 - Oct 2010
★ Pitched, acquired and managed new accounts resulting in 200% growth in new business in music and fashion. ★ Conceptualized and executed media strategy, securing placement with top tier national and international media. ★ Pitched, acquired and managed new accounts resulting in 200% growth in new business in music and fashion. ★ Conceptualized and executed media strategy, securing placement with top tier national and international media.
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Live Nation Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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PR and Marketing Assistant
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Jan 2006 - Feb 2008
★ Assisted the marketing and public relations directors, liaising with artist's management to coordinate appearances. ★ Provided support during events by escorting media, arranging interviews and photo opportunities. ★ Assisted the marketing and public relations directors, liaising with artist's management to coordinate appearances. ★ Provided support during events by escorting media, arranging interviews and photo opportunities.
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Revolution Productions
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Owner
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Apr 1996 - Aug 2004
★ Provided crisis management for concerts and events in South Florida. ★ Worked with music industry agents, publicists and record label executives to secure appearances. ★ Sourced and contracted sound, lighting and staging crews. ★ Produced events for the City of Miami, City of Miami Beach and the City of Fort Lauderdale. ★ Provided crisis management for concerts and events in South Florida. ★ Worked with music industry agents, publicists and record label executives to secure appearances. ★ Sourced and contracted sound, lighting and staging crews. ★ Produced events for the City of Miami, City of Miami Beach and the City of Fort Lauderdale.
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Winter Music Conference
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Registration/Production Coordinator
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Oct 1997 - Apr 2002
★ Coordinated the operations of registration for one of the world’s largest music industry events with over 6,500 attendees, processing over $4 million in registrations. ★ Directed and supervised entertainment for the International Dance Music Awards. ★ Supervised staff of over 40 personnel. ★ Coordinated the operations of registration for one of the world’s largest music industry events with over 6,500 attendees, processing over $4 million in registrations. ★ Directed and supervised entertainment for the International Dance Music Awards. ★ Supervised staff of over 40 personnel.
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Sun Sentinel Media Group
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Editor - Next Generation/Teentime
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Jan 1996 - May 1998
★ Managed a staff of 12 student journalists ★ Lead editorial meetings ★ Created and produced content ★ Managed a staff of 12 student journalists ★ Lead editorial meetings ★ Created and produced content
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Education
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2004 - 2007
University of Southern California
B.S., Music Industry -
2001 - 2004
Broward College
A. A., Business Administration
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