Douglas Chapman: in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Marketing Events Coordinator | 03/2016 - 10/2020
Took the goals and objectives of the marketing team and made it a relevant story to the consumer by bringing the company’s brand to life at consumer and corporate events, new model introduction, and PR activations. Managed logistics and coordination of the national demo tour including three event semi-trucks and inventory life cycles of product. Traveling to the top 30% of industry events to follow through on KPIs and ensure ROI is achieved. Worked with media on-site for new model loan and technical insights.
- Managed indoor tradeshow booth renovation to reduce show operating costs by over 25% while successfully maintaining a high level of brand recognition.
- Identified, negotiated, and executed a 10-show national ATV branding tour, including an additional 5 show add-on option, with a company savings of approximately 30% annually while simultaneously growing our partnership with a nationally recognized publishing firm.
-Successfully built and managed the company events calendar with a minimum of fifty shows per year including indoor tradeshows, outdoor dealer demos, road races, off road, and ATV.
- Worked with Executive Management on annual seven figure budget.
- Factory Liaison for items relating to Marketing, Media, Events, and New product Introduction
- Lead ideation and execution of new model introductions
Scorpion Sports, Inc.
Manager of Development, Special Projects and Rider Support | 05/2007 - 10/2015
Managed annual show and event budgets to optimize brand exposure opportunities and ROI. Lead timelines for new product development and owned communications with editors, reps, dealers, and international distributers to ensure synergy. Coordinated National Sales Meeting materials and trained reps on new products and features. Managed and maintained rider contracts and budgets.
- Designated company spokesperson for the MIC which included attending the quarterly Aftermarket/Allied Trades Committee Meetings.
- Managed the expansion of distribution to Brazil including brand introduction and training while simultaneously managing US demands by traveling between the two countries.
- Factory Liaison to Canadian and U.S. distribution.
- Managed all media inquires and new model introductions
- Represented company as subject matter expert during litigation and lawsuits
- Oversaw the establishment and day to day operations of Kido Sports U.S.A., a standalone Warranty/Customer Service facility.
- Created the corporate booth design that was displayed at all industry tradeshows during my tenure.
- Awarded the MVP, Golden Helmet award for my contributions to the sales department, despite not actually being in a sales capacity.
Education history
Universal Technical Institute
Associates of Science | 2002 - 2004
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