Brian Bott: Action Sports Marketing Professional / Photographer and Videographer in Irvine, CA
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B2 Action Sports Marketing
Action Sports Marketing Professional / Photographer and Videographer | 01/2010 - Current
B2 Action Sports Marketing
Fake Leg Photography
@fakelegphotography
Social Media Content Provider
2010-Current
Abbreviated Client List:
Hurley, Huntington Surf and Sport (3 Locations), Xcel Wetsuits, Quiksilver, Surfline, RVCA, Slater Designs and Individual Professional Surfers and MMA Fighters Worldwide.
• Provide each company with video and photography content of their sponsored athletes, staff and events attended.
• Provide photography and video for use with, but not limited to, Social Media, POS Displays, Catalogs, Trade Show Materials and Websites.
OGIO INTERNATIONAL
National Sales and Marketing Manager - Action Sports | 06/2008 - 06/2010
• Exceeded sales objective by 48% utilizing strategic ‘new products’ pre-booking program with Key Accounts prior to launch.
• Increased sales by 37% in a down market by shifting product focus to KEY MSRP’s.
• Restructured product delivery dates with overseas manufacturing to meet/exceed Industry expectations.
• Saved over $75K in Marketing expenses by transitioning from expensive print media contracts to a more relevant and cost effective social media/web campaigns.
• Increased Divisional profitability 10% by accurate product forecasting.
iShock / Hydrodynamics USA, Inc.
VP Sales and Marketing - Action Sports | 01/2003 - 04/2008
• Created a National Distribution Network responsible for an additional 35% sales increase in new business.
• Added $180K in sales by developing an OEM program in market segments outside of the Action Sports Industry.
• Created and sourced all Visual Material for product packaging, In-store point of purchase, digital and print advertising 20% under budget.
• Recruited, Evaluated and Mentored all Sales and Marketing Staff to achieve our sales target of $1mil in the initial year of business.
• Traveled on average 28 weeks per year, each year coming in on average 15% under allotted travel budget.
Applied Racing
National Sales and Marketing Manager - Motocross Division | 01/2001 - 01/2003
• Shifted Company Trade Show focus leading to a 100% increase in on-site sales.
• Analyzed event data and streamlined Company (event) calendar to fall within budget for the first time in Company history.
• Managed and maintained all Marketing, Event and Trade Show inventory cutting loss by 80%.
• Analyzed, tracked and reported on all post-event communications, opportunities and return on investment (ROI) in formal written summary to Company Owners and Board of Directors.
• Created an athlete support program whereby all sponsored racers purchased products through existing stocking-dealers leading to a 30% increase in sponsorship sales.
Slime Tire Sealant
Global Sales and Marketing Manager - Action Sports | 01/1997 - 01/2001
• Co-branded a specific line of Slime products with leading name brands such as Schwinn and GT Bicycles leading to a 38% increase in sales.
• Added $400,000 in new-business sales by developing modified product packaging and price-points for REI, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s through their Powersports/ATV Division.
• Created a pre-stocked point-of-sale display with interactive element for dealers to demonstrate Slime leading to a 35% increase in dealer sales on average.
• Utilized my relationships in the world of off-road racing to secure global Brand representation from trusted, professional athletes for “pennies on the dollar.” (Baja 500, 1000, Dakar Rally Africa, Grand National Cross-Country Series).
Education history
El Capitan High School
High School Diploma | 1984 - 1988
Grossmont College
No Degree | 1994 - 1996
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Certificate | 2009 - 2009
San Diego State University
No Degree | 1994 - 1996
University of Maryland - Europe
No Degree | 1991 - 1993
US Army
Honorable Discharge | 1990 - 1994
US Army
Certificate | 1991 - 1992
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