jessica cox

* Managed charitable giving at Harpoon Brewery. * Evaluated charitable requests and fulfilled accordingly. * Participated in evaluation, planning and execution of promotions. * Worked with Harpoon’s Promotions Manager in the planning and execution of four athletic events, listed above. Managed registration for all four events. * Coordinated with Harpoon’s event manager on schedules, equipment use and other resources.

* Host all Brewery visitors * Give 15 tours a week for groups ranging from 1 to 80 people * Manage retail operations on site and Estore

* Manage all logistics for above athletic events. * Plan and run committee meetings; advise, instruct and support committees on responsibilities. * Provide organizational visibility through promotional efforts and electronic communication to event participants. * Work with city/town officials to secure all permits and approvals. * Support the design, development and production of all written materials, including registration materials, promotional materials, online website content, html emails to participants and event signage. * Secure sponsorship base by managing returning corporate partners and closing new sponsorships. * Plan all operations for day of execution, communicate with colleagues/volunteers and assign tasks. * Responsible for event budget and awarding final donation amounts to beneficiaries. * Work with beneficiaries to ensure their cause/message is communicated to participants; coordinate presence at events. * Manage planning of award ceremonies at races and check presentations to beneficiaries.

* Manage local sponsorships (100+/year) for Harpoon Brewery throughout the New England region. * Review sponsorship requests and, upon acceptance, negotiate and plan level of Harpoon Brewery’s participation. * Communicate with event directors for brewery’s involvement and organize execution of sponsorship, including staff, equipment and logistics. * Ensure that the Harpoon brand is well represented, from promotion of event to day of execution. * Research and write proposals for new event opportunities in key markets. * Work with sales team to ensure sales opportunities and financial goals surrounding events are met. * Manage $100,000 promotional budget and order/maintain promotional resources and equipment. * Manage relationships with athletic team sponsorships (total of 8 teams/year). * Recruit and hire sales/marketing staff and manage training of all new employees (2004-2007). * Started company recycling program. * “Good Neighbor Award” (2005), “Harpooner of the Year Award” (2007).

Director of Harpoon Helps & Sponsorships at Harpoon Brewery

Concentration: Advertising/PR Minor: Sports Studies Activities and Societies: Memeber: AAF and PRSSAAwards: Advertising Women of New York, 2000