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RESUME

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Professional ​
info​​

I'M A STORYTELLER – An innovative marketing professional who has honed his skills at the most engaging and successful entertainment and hospitality brands in the world.

Work​
experience​
Executive Director of Communications & Advertising
Silverton Casino Las Vegas
2022 - present
 

Executive Director of Public Relations
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

​2012 - 2022   (10 years)

Director of Public Relations & Promotions
Waldorf Astoria Orlando & Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

​2010 - 2012      (2 years)

Director of Public Relations & Chief Storyteller
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Orlando

​2001 - 2010      (9 years)

Director of Marketing and Editorial Content, PlanetHollywood.com
Planet Hollywood International

​2000 - 2001      (1 year)

Senior Publicist

Busch Entertainment Co. - SeaWorld Orlando

​1998 - 2000    (2 years)

Assistant Public Relations Manager

Time Warner - Six Flags Theme Parks

1995-1998   (3 years)

Publicity Coordinator / Publicist

Walt Disney World Company

1992-1993;  1994-1995    (2.5 years)

Intern/Special Writer
News-Herald Newspapers

1988-1994     (7 years)

Skills

Public Relations

Advertising
Writing and Editing

Photography

Content Creation

Public Speaking

Blogging

Social Media

Marketing

Event Creation and Execution

Award Highlights

Best Experiential PR, silver
(Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Adrian Awards)  Inaugural award, for BAZ Boot Camp

 

Best PR Campaign, gold  
(Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Adrian Awards)  for opening of The Dorsey cocktail bar

Best Feature Writing (Michigan Press Association)

Inaugural Larson Award winner (Kissimmee CVB, Osceola Chamber) honoring hospitality employee of the year

Flagler Award (Visit Florida), for outstanding tourism marketing, creativity in PR

Presidents Award, creativity
 
(Gaylord Hotels), company's top honor

ADDY Award, In-Room Magazine (American Advertising Federation)

Education
Michigan State University

​Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (with honors)

Disney University
Ducktorate, Studio Production
Leadership Las Vegas
2019-2020

EXPERIENCED • INNOVATIVE • STRATEGIC • CREATIVE

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