mike nelson

chief executive officer

About

AS OF 12/1/14...... The final move to the Big Island is in full swing with plans to relocate to Volcano by December 1. I've spent almost 10 years preparing our land and new home site and the completion is in sight. After a couple weeks getting settled in I plan to reach out early in 2015 to travel partners for seeking opportunities I can participate in utilizse my expertise and management skills with creativity suitable for a variety of rolls. Specialties: Branding, Creative, Community Outreach, Leadership Training, Event Management

Country

united states

City

volcano

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

community outreach, public relations, hospitality, event management, resorts, event planning, real estate, sales management, marketing strategy, public speaking, advertising, marketing, entrepreneurship, social media, social media marketing, budgets, team building, social networking, trade shows, hotels, leadership, sales, management, training, entertainment, b2b, online marketing, time management, online advertising, marketing communications, email marketing, television, small business, fundraising, tourism, corporate events, market planning, strategic partnerships, sponsorship, facebook, start ups, sports, brand development, direct marketing, media relations, integrated marketing, web marketing, press releases, blogging, creative direction

Experience

chief executive officer

volcano art center

various marketing positions

sheraton hotels and resorts

1976-9 - 1984-9 · 8 yrs 1 mo

* Joined Sheraton Hotels and Resorts franchise, Sheration Twin Towers, Orlando in various positions working from Convention Services Manager to Regional Sales Manager, National Accounts. * Promoted from franchise division to corporate at French Lick Sheraton as Director of Sales and Marketing. * Promoted to Open Sheraton Plaza Palm Springs 1981 * Promoted to Area Marketing Director overseeing Opening of Tuscon El Conquistador resort and Sheraton Harbor Island. * Tranferred to Area Director of Marketing for West Coast based in LA to include opening of Sheraton Primiere at Universal Studios. * Departed Sheraton 1984

president and managing director

pacific expositions

2013-1 - 2014-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

Pacific Expos Chairman, Roy Tokojo announced today the Honolulu based company known for production of various consumer exhibitions for the past 35 years has reached an agreement with Mike Nelson to assume the operational and marketing duties of the company. Nelson 's companies have created a variety of exciting entertaining events throughout Hawaii since 1990. Nelson is quoted as saying."Our mission is to maintain the solid business relations already realized with Pacific Expo but look to the future, seeking out new opportunities in our community to celebrate, educate, promote and share our Aloha in the arts, culture and lifestyle of and for the all the people of Hawaii, visitor and Kamaina alike.

pre opening marketing director and ringmaster

ringling brothers barnum and bailey circus

1976-1 - 1976-9 · 9 mos

Acted in capacity of pre opening attractions marketing director handling public relations, advertising, marketing functions. Also acted in talent pool as opening Ringmaster for venue, press and presentations.

marketing consultant

ko olina productions, llc

2001-12 - 2011-11 · 10 yrs

Responsible for various resort marketing, public relations, event productions. - Community Outreach

entertainment stage manager

walt disney world

1973-8 - 1976-1 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Worked in studio as voice over talent, stage managed live stages and entertainment with WDW park and senior stage manager for Top of World in Contemporary Hotel. Acted as convention, catering manager for conventions and events

independent contractor, event producer, nrt realtor associate, marketing, branding, development

nelson & company

1990-11 - Present · 35 yrs 11 mos

Producer of events, tradeshows, marketing, branding and sales strategy for business to business in Hawaii and Pacific Rim. We assist clientele in the development of opportunities to conduct business in within Hawaii throughout the Pacific Rim. With over 40 years experience in event and meeting industry, resort marketing and development. We are now expanding into various residential and resort developments throughout Hawaii and Pacific.

chief operations officer

ocean sports productions

1990-1 - Present · 36 yrs 9 mos

* Event Production and Marketing organization. * Event Producer: * Hawaii Boat Show and Ocean Expo * Ko Olina Triathlon * International Sport and Fitness Festival, World Billfish Challenge. * Various Ocean Sports related events made for televison.

president

nelson & company

1986-9 - Present · 40 yrs 1 mo

Provides sales, marketing and branding consulting to Hawaii Hospitality clients. Offers general brokerage real estate sales assistance with Caldwell Banker Pacific Properties