Functional Skills
Project Management
Market Research
Program Management
Customer / Vendor Calls
Industry Expertise
Software Skills
Canva
Discord
Dropbox
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
MacOS
Microsoft Word
Outlook
Sector Experience
Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Media & Entertainment
Social & Public Sector
Experience
KJ Marketing Consulting, LLC
Management Consulting
President
5/2017 - Present
Consulting practice focused on helping businesses grow by utilizing my 20+ years of experience in sports, media, and nonprofit to provide guidance on marketing/communications, business development, fundraising, sponsorship evaluation, contract negotiation, retail vendor programs, promotions, and more.
Some of my past and current clients have included: GENYOUth, Mainline, Curious-on-Hudson, Spray-Net, and NextUp Partners.
Some of my past and current clients have included: GENYOUth, Mainline, Curious-on-Hudson, Spray-Net, and NextUp Partners.
GENYOUth
Corporate Strategy & Development
Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships
5/2017 - 4/2021
-Create strategic partnerships with corporations, corporate foundations, private foundations, secure grants and funding from private individuals with the goal of furthering the mission of GENYOUth
-Leverage my extensive knowledge & expertise of working with the NFL to secure funders to expand the flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60, as well as NFL FLAG in-schools program
-Responsible for managing the partnership relationship with the Super Bowl Host Committees in Atlanta, Miami and Tampa
-Leverage my extensive knowledge & expertise of working with the NFL to secure funders to expand the flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60, as well as NFL FLAG in-schools program
-Responsible for managing the partnership relationship with the Super Bowl Host Committees in Atlanta, Miami and Tampa
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sales
Corporate Partnerships Development Manager
3/2010 - 5/2017
-Secured over $19.5 million in revenue during my tenure
-Develop, propose and execute turn-key marketing plans for new and existing partners based on their needs
-Utilize market research to develop successful campaigns and target new prospects
-Work with consumer-facing & B2B businesses at national, regional and local level
-Renew and negotiate sponsorship and media contracts
-Review contract agreements for accuracy
-Proactively look for up sell opportunities when appropriate
-Develop, propose and execute turn-key marketing plans for new and existing partners based on their needs
-Utilize market research to develop successful campaigns and target new prospects
-Work with consumer-facing & B2B businesses at national, regional and local level
-Renew and negotiate sponsorship and media contracts
-Review contract agreements for accuracy
-Proactively look for up sell opportunities when appropriate
Cox Media
Media & Communications
Senior Marketing Consultant
6/2001 - 3/2010
-Develop, propose and execute turn-key marketing plans for clients based on their needs
-Responsible for selling all vehicles available at Cox Media – on-air campaigns, event sponsorships, retail programs, digital media, etc.
-Utilize market research to develop successful campaigns and target potential clients
-Create customized promotional ideas for clients
-Proficient with Nielsen/Scarborough/Arbitron, Marketron/Tapscan/Maximizer
-Responsible for selling all vehicles available at Cox Media – on-air campaigns, event sponsorships, retail programs, digital media, etc.
-Utilize market research to develop successful campaigns and target potential clients
-Create customized promotional ideas for clients
-Proficient with Nielsen/Scarborough/Arbitron, Marketron/Tapscan/Maximizer