Description

JOHN E. REILLY

22-63 28th Street Apt 2F

Astoria, NY 11105

516.819.0628

PROFILE SUMMARY

Results-oriented, dedicated candidate with experience in event and venue management.

Proficient in event operations.
Creative mind with an ability to excel in fast-paced challenging environments
Hard working, goal oriented team player and leader.
Professional experience

AESNYC                               New York, NY        May 17th, 2010-Present

Director of Operations

Director or Operations of one of NYC’s top Venue Management Companies.

Facility & Event Management:

• Scheduling and assigning positions of staff for events and pre/post event cleaning.
• Ensuring a clean space for clients and prospective clients.
• Inventory management and budgeting.
• Works with event producers and vendors before and during event to ensure smooth execution.
• Post venue meetings with vendors and event producers to access any damage to venue.
• Fire Guard, Security Guard, & First AID/CPR Certified
• Working with building vendors such as but not limited to: electricians, plumbers, elevator technicians, contractors, and IT professionals to ensure proper facility maintenance.
• Experience in NYC building codes and operations
• Working relationships with New York City’s high end event producers and vendors.
• Continues to run successful events with diverse clients including Google, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble, Air France, Rockefeller Foundation, Marchesa, Lexus, Bentley, BMW, IBM, and AOL.

Manager of venue website

• Proficient in WordPress.
• Works with web designer on look and layout
• Edits and adds all information on website
• Takes photos and organizes photo galleries
• Makes all measurement documents for website

Venue Marketing

• Social media manager
• Creates ad campaigns for marketing outlets such as: BizBash.com, BizBash Venue Guide, & Constant Contact.

SCHOOLWIDE INC.                        Bohemia, NY   February 16th, 2009-May 8th, 2010

Marketing Assistant-Internet Marketing Division & Event Marketing Division

Assistance on marketing plans, event marketing, internet marketing and social media for successful launch of educational blog and video website.

• Assist in selling product to our workshop audience.
• Transportation and set up of event materials.
• Execute events at college venues across New York City.
• Advertising and promotion on social media websites
• Engage educators, teachers, bloggers, and clients on a personal level to facilitate sales.
• Work closely with sales, web design, event coordinators, product development, and marketing director.
• Develop interactive ideas for website and other advertising avenues.

CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO                          Poughkeepsie, NY January 2007- May 2007

Sales and Advertising Intern                       

Provided exceptional support to the radio station’s sales and advertising team in all broadcast media and advertising activities.

• Organized and implemented promotional programs.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions.
• Corresponded with a variety of organizations via telephone contact and in-person to          successfully promote upcoming station promotional events.
• Participated in the management of client accounts.
• Fostered and maintained solid business relationships with radios station clients, advertising agencies and vendors.

RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS

Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Chapter                                    2006-2008
Executive Board President, Vice President, Social Chair, Philanthropy, Special Events, and Promotion.

Academic Achievement of Greek Honor Roll
Awarded as President of the Year – 2008
Earned award of Outstanding Chapter of the Year – 2008
EDUCATION

                                                               
State University of New York – New Paltz             2005-2008                                2005-2008

Bachelor of Arts in Media Management

Relevant Coursework: Marketing, Advertising Campaign Management, Media Research Methods, Public Relations, Communication.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.