frank mare
Global Team/ Events Manager at DC Shoes · DC Shoes
Los Angeles, California
In My Own Words
Experienced leader in the action sports industry, adept at managing high-profile athlete teams and executing impactful events and activations. With expertise spanning talent management, community outreach, brand strategy, and event production, I have made a career of amplifying brand authenticity and cultural connectivity. I excel at orchestrating dynamic athlete projects, channeling invaluable market insights to drive product evolution, and curating immersive experiences that resonate with diverse creative communities. Currently the Global Team/Events Manager at DC Skateboarding, I bring a passion for grassroots brand building and fostering meaningful industry relationships.
Work Experience
Global Team/ Events Manager
DC Shoes2022 – 2024
Drive the success of our elite athlete team by expertly orchestrating their projects, promotions, collaborations, events and travel while forging partnerships with influential media outlets and brands that elevate our athletes' visibility and the company's cultural cachet.
Store Manager
Palace Skateboards2021 – 2022
Lead the brand's success in the local market by skillfully managing a top-performing team, using up-to-date market feedback to guide product plans, building strong community connections, and growing the local presence through hiring influential people and creating engaging events that truly click with the community.
Team Manager
Vans2018 – 2020
Orchestrate a vast network of athletes and ambassadors from all sports (Skate, Surf, BMX, and Snow), strategically coordinating their activations while channeling invaluable insights from the field to propel product evolution, elevate brand relevance, and fuel growth within Vans' action sports categories.
North America Action Sports events Manager
Vans2017 – 2018
Amplify brand passion and cultural connectivity by executing a dynamic portfolio of global events and hyper-local activations that immerse action sports communities in unique experiences, authentically bringing the brand's identity and product stories to life.
Events and Operations manager - House Of Vans
Vans2010 – 2017
Orchestrate unforgettable brand experiences by overseeing high-energy athletic showcases and events, deftly managing production staff, and curating inclusive community activations that celebrate diverse creative expression - seamlessly delivering recaps that fuel strategic go-to-market milestones.
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