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Corey Gough

Sales and Marketing Expert
Amherst, NY
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linkedin.com/in/CoreyRussellGough
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corey.gough@hotmail.com
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716-308-3308
Highly motivated, results-driven professional seeking the next career step as an experienced and proven marketing strategist, successful sales representative, and team leader.
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Work Experience

Fan World Entertainment

Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2015 - Current

Responsibilities include creating and expanding the copyrighted brand and image of significant Niagara Falls-based media events, incorporation, building and training operational and marketing staffs, contract writing and legal execution, and overseeing departmental managers regarding the operational needs of the events.

  • Create and oversee budgets and financial allocations
  • Build and maintain effective sales and marketing staff
  • Arrange trade show and promotional travel
  • Reserve and confirm venue reservations, equipment, and necessary supplies
  • Oversee contracted needs of VIPs for transportation, accommodations, etc.
  • Oversee overall business plans, corporate structure, and Intellectual Properties

DHL

Driver and Courier
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May 2016 - Current

Responsibilities include accepting international freight, sorting freight by delivery regions, and delivering to rural and urban customers.

  • Meet federal mandates in freight handling, delivery, and all legal standards
  • Expand delivery efficiency and accuracy, while preventing company loss and maximizing customer satisfaction

Midwest Media Expo

Head of Celebrity Relations and Marketing
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Aug 2014 - May 2015

Responsibilities included scheduling celebrity attendance at media events, executing celebrity appearance contracts and travel needs, promoting and marketing the celebrity appearances and media events.

  • Promoted events and services to the general public, B2B, and Internet / social media marketing
  • Executed marketing plans, and organized promotional staff to include B2B marketing, trade shows, and community events
  • Created appearance and service contracts, negotiated appearance terms, and so-coordinated event programming
  • Executive assistant experience with the chairman and CEO

Acenet

Sales and Billing Specialist
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

Responsibilities included telephone and Internet customer support for web hosting services, including service and billing concerns.

  • Developed expertise concering Internet web hosting systems, from domain registrations and SSL certificates to website building / maintenance on SATA or virtual servers

Cimulus, LLC. / Onsite ERT Systems

Business Development Head / Channel Accounts Manager
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Jan 2006 - Nov 2012

Responsibilities included developing software sales leads and building corporate and industrial clientele, meeting and surpassing sale goals, and overseeing sales professionals to maximize sales success.

  • Developed and executed marketing plans and strategies to build product lines into industry standards
  • Maintained sales databases for business records, customer satisfaction, and perpetuated repeat business
  • Coordinated and scheduled live / online product demonstrations for manufacturers and municipal services
  • Managed a nation-wide outside sales organization of 80+ field representatives

Various Process Server Firms

Process Server
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2011

Delivered court documents (complaints, subpoenas, garnishment, etc.) to individuals or corporations found at residences and businesses.

  • Efficiently and safely completed the delivery of confidential legal documents, with an excellent track record
  • Met and followed all federal and statutory requirements for the handling and delivery of protected, sensitive legal materials and documents

ICT Group

Customer Service / Home Loan Representative
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Apr 2003 - Aug 2004

Responsibilities included accepting customer service and mortgage sales-related inquiries for lenders including GMAC Mortgage.

  • Specialized in originating HELOC, refinance, and other home loan product applications

U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Bureau of the Census

Census Enumerator
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Jan 2000 - May 2010

Responsibilities included visiting Census evaders and assisting residents with the completion of their mandatory Census forms in 2000 and 2010.

  • Passed federal and local background checks as required for employment with the Department of Commerce, and was sworn in as a contractor for the U.S. Government

Education

University of Buffalo Law

Juris Doctrate
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

Law student with a focus on Intellectual Properties, Contracts, Corporations, and Property law

Hesser College

Bachelors Business Administration
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Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

Graduated early with a 3.76 GPA

Washtenaw Community College

Associates Business Management
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2007

Niagara County Community College

Associates Liberal Arts
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Sep 2000 - Jan 2003

Projects

Fan World: Media Event

Chairman and CEO
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Sep 2015 - Current

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Advanced Computer Skills
  • Types at 70+ WPM
  • Office Systems
  • Coordinating remote meeting
  • Teleconferencing
  • Sales
  • Project Management
  • Business Networking
  • Computer Networking
  • Legal Systems
  • Legal Research
  • Customer Service
  • Financial Systems
  • Mortgage Loans
  • Mortgage Customer Service
  • Appointment Setting
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Management
  • Project Lead
  • Organization
  • Trade Shows
  • Incorporation
  • Hiring and Human Resources
  • Travel Planning
  • Contracts and Negotiation
  • Executive Assistance
  • Management
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Channel Accounts Management
  • Web Hosting
  • Software Sales
  • Promotional Management
  • Quickbooks Online
  • Inventory Systems