William Gross

William Gross

Sales & Tour Director · Matchstick Productions

Los Angeles, CA

In My Own Words

Experienced Sales and Tour Director in the Action Sports & Documentary Film industry looking to take the next step in my career with a company that thrives on innovation and making decisions outside the norm.

Work Experience

Sales & Tour Director

Matchstick Productions

2016 – 2017

Set meetings with CEO/Decision Makers of Fortune 500 companies (Bose, Under Armour, Avery Brewing Company, etc.) Pull in $800,000 at a minimum in sponsorship dollars for film and tour each year Book Venues, take care of all marketing decisions and put on a successful tour Plan all events for premiere VIP- Receptions, After parties, etc. Make sure all deliverables on contracts are met Use Salesforce to organize my day and see where we stand as far as revenue goals Put together excel spreadsheets for tour and all expenses Summary: Make sure that the tour sells at least 90% capacity and that we have partners that fit our brand and we fit theirs.

Account Manager

Aspen Times

2013 – 2015

Managed over $800,000 in advertising dollars annually through digital and print advertising

Concert Promoter

Belly Up - Aspen

2012 – 2013

Promote Shows and events throughout the community

Stock Broker

Charles Schwab

2011 – 2011

Demonstrate energy, empathy, and problem solving skills while delivering unparalleled investment advice and outstanding service to clients over the phone

Assistant Blogger

TheBlaaahg.com (VICE Blog Network)

2009 – 2010

Reached out to artists, musicians, and creative individuals for editorial pieces, interviews and albums reviews

Media Consultant

Yellowbook

2008 – 2009

Generated an average of one new account and three renewed account weekly ($5,000-$10,000 of existing annual revenue)

Education

Bachelor of Science

Virginia Commonwealth University

2003 – 2007

Bachelor of Science

Interests

MusicWritingCampingSnowboardingClimbingSurfingReadingFilmTravelingOutdoorsClassic carsClassic motorcyclesScuba diving and yoga

Industries

GolfDiveCreative AgenciesFashionLifestyleMusicOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwimWakeYogaHealth & Fitness