Theodore Panagiotis: Brand Marketing Manager @ Foxwoods Resort Casino | Project Management, Problem Solving, Marketing, Advertising in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

• Develop casino marketing plans and manage advertising agencies to implement, monitor, and track results for one of the largest gaming resort destinations in North America. • Facilitate the creation, production, and distribution of all advertising materials and on-property signage designed to raise guest awareness and engagement and oversee the full range of creative and production elements of the Foxwoods Insider Magazine. • Manage all advertising facets of new attraction openings and multi-departmental advertising initiatives. • Manage the day-to-day operations, assign jobs, and provide creative direction to the in-house creative team. • Oversee the implementation and daily integration of project management tools to organize, assign, and track all jobs. • Spearhead all major on-property advertising projects including shuttle wraps, wall wraps, and seasonal displays.

• Oversee all business operations, notably event planning and scheduling for the area’s leading promoter of Caribbean events. • Design and implement full range of marketing initiatives, including online and social media advertising. • Negotiate, schedule, and contract with venues and talent. • Served as advisor and cutman for professional boxers.

• Cultivated and scaled relationships with 300+ assigned casino players. • Handled client relations, including complimentary hotel reservations, show tickets, and dinners for assigned players.

• Developed and launched brand concept and business model for full-service restaurant. • Hired, trained, and motivated staff to consistently sustain high customer satisfaction. • Purchased and inventoried food and supplies. • Oversaw accounting and financial strategy to scale business profitably.

• Directed the marketing and distribution of BIC & Oxbow Surfboards & Stand-Up Paddleboards to achieve aggressive revenue objectives. • Traveled extensively throughout the North American territory to coach, manage, and mentor sales representatives. • Strategically handled the opening of new accounts and incoming orders to optimize full account revenue potential. • Conceptualized, designed, and executed innovative trade show booth experiences. • Approved and produced marketing and advertising campaigns. • Advised on product inventory levels and overseas container orders.

• Matched professional boxers against each other in competitive and profitable fights. • Solicited and closed high profile sponsors and advertisers and negotiated TV dates. • Prepared press packages, press releases, and client biographies for media distribution. • Consulted on the design of program books, posters, and website and coordinated press conferences to drive unified messaging and engagement. • Negotiated professional boxer contracts and ensured proper documentation. • Served as on-air color commentator for events aired on Cox Cable and NESN. • Coordinated and implemented advertising and marketing campaigns.

• Conceptualized brand concept and store design to capture excitement of surf culture. • Drove sales to meet or exceed objectives through strategic decision making. • Built a consistent and engaging brand presence both in-store and online. • Performed full scope of accounting procedures and made bottom line financial decisions. • Recruited, hired, trained, and coached employees. • Coordinated and implemented advertising and marketing campaigns.

• Provided in-depth coverage of the Providence Bruins A.H.L. hockey franchise, professional boxing and local youth sports coverage.