Zach Levis

828.279.3049
3455 W. Moncrieff Place, Denver CO. 80211
zldc7050@westpost.net
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position utilizing my extensive knowledge and successful e
xperience in marketing and organizing complex promotions and events.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
New Belgium Brewery Denver CO.
Marketing/ Events Manager March 2009 - October 2010
www.newbelgium.com
Duties/ Responsibilities: Event Management, Budget Management, Employee Managem
ent, Vendor Contracts and Management, Brand Management,
Achievements:
* Responsible for managing all aspects of New Belgium's event operations includ
ing festivals, outside contracting and local governmental / Non-profit relations
hips.
* Work closely with the Event Director to develop and oversee a $1.5 million do
llar annual budget for entire realm of events department.
* Runs weekly meetings with marketing team to ensure communication for brand is
clear and concise.
* Identified and tracked progress of events including event effectiveness and r
eturn on investment.
* Work closely with Sales Team to ensure all events are matching New Belgium vi
sion and meeting overall sales goals.
* Responsible for Website updates, Social Media and Email marketing pertaining
to NBB events.
* Recruited, hired and trained all full time staff. Coordinated with and train
ed security teams, local Police, EMT and up to 1,000 Non-profit volunteers per s
eason.
* Coordinates daily with Event Director and Sales team for all event routing, v
enue selection and city hearings.
* Coordinates daily with Advertising/ PR agency to ensure local media outlets h
ave all pertinent information regarding the week's events, contents and goals.

Creative Endeavors Events Asheville, NC.

Director of Events & Marketing July 2003 - March 2009
www.creativeendeavorsevents.com
Duties/ Responsibilities: Strategic Concept Development, Event Management, Clie
nt Relations, Budget Management, Brand Management, Employee Management, Vendor
Management
Achievements:
* Plan and implement a $75,000 merchandising program, including development of
an accountability system, budget preparation and reconciliation, artwork selecti
on, purchasing and marketing of souvenirs, and training of merchandise booth vol
unteers
* Organize beverage program responsible for one-third of gross festival revenue
, including budget preparation and reconciliation, purchasing, development of an
accountability system, volunteer training for non-profit groups, and on-site ma
nagement
* Manage all logistical needs, including layout and design of over 400 booths,
budget preparation and reconciliation, proposals and requisitions
* Plan and implement print ads, email blasts and event websites.
* Interact with a variety of executives including Board of Directors, city depa
rtments, business leaders, and government officials

Madison House Inc, LLC. Boulder,CO.

Marketing and Promotions Manager
April 2000 - July 2003
www.madisonhousepresents.com
Achievements:
* Served as liaison to potential vendors, outside agencies, volunteer teams and
the general public
* Onsite Manager for Festivals ranging from Hornings Hideout to Northwest Strin
g Summit.
* Developed and collaborated on magazine advertisements, trade show displays, d
irect mailings, company press packets, fliers, press releases and web-site desig
n.
* Developed numerous creative merchandising pieces that increased company visib
ility and sales

Education: Elon University, Love School of Business

Bachelor of Science, July 1999
Major - Marketing
Minor - Computer Information Systems
Computer Training: Proficient in all aspects of MS Office & Adobe Suite