PJ Antonik

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Founding Principle
Dedham | United States

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PJ

Sports marketing and sales professional with 8+ years of experience in public relations, communications, retail marketing, event management, production and business development.

I have experience on both the athlete and corporate side. Corporate partnerships and sponsorship management is a key attribute I have earned by working with the NFL, MLB, NHL and MLS teams to create in stadium promotions and sponsorships. I have deployed marketing strategies for major retail outlets, managed a $1 million sales office, and have managed large scale productions for still and video shoots. I have managed creative, digital and public relations agencies as well as directed the creative process from inception to reality. I take every challenge head on and love when someone tells me a task is impossible... Because that is never true.

Trajectory

Sep 2015 — Now
Founding Principle · Cadence Agency LLC
- Work with consumer goods brands to create content and marking materials for seasonal launches, pr, print and web - Produce RFP’s, briefs and develop production plans to produce all content - Produce and art direct still and video productions from conception to reality both on location and studio - Consult on graphic design, branding, copywriting, web design and brand positioning - Sports marketing and talent procurement consulting
Aug 2013 — Sep 2015
Director Sales and Marketing · OYO Sports
Director Sales and Marketing OYO Sports, (September ’13 – Present) Promotional Sales Establish relationships with marketing teams at professional sports teams. (NFL,MLB,NHL,MLS) Develop plans to utilize company product in promotional activities in stadium Work with corporate sponsorship teams to build integrated sponsorships with retail and commerce teams Business Development Pursue future clients and establish an ongoing retail relationship including Bed Bath and Beyond, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Modell’s, Barnes and Noble, Belk and regional chains Pursue corporate clients to utilize product as a promotional item when activating sponsorships with NFL, MLB and NHL and MLB teams Built and management 8 person internal sales team Marketing Manage in stadium sponsorships within NHL, NFL and MLB teams Develop integrated digital and physical presence of sponsorships and report ROI of each marketing stream Point of contact for marketing team to manage expectations and needs from sales team Develop in store marketing experience and POS displays Advise marketing team on PR activities, social media posts and selling collateral in conjunction with retail marketing activities
Jan 2011 — Aug 2013
Marketing Manager · Vibram USA
Production Management Developed creative briefs for all still and video productions Managed all pre-production activities surrounding location shoots Booked all photographers, makeup, hair, models, location scouts and photo editors Art directed and acted as company representative on location during production Conducted castings and location scouting for future productions Negotiated and reviewed all third party production contracts and licensing agreements Marketing Managed the layout and execution of all product catalogs Developed and published product descriptions and names of products Wrote copy for internal publications used world wide Worked with international marketing teams in Italy and China to execute universal content across all channels Developed in depth plans to distribute content through social and industry trade channels Managed Creative, SEO/PPC activities through third party agencies (Amirati, AMP, Nail) Managed all aspects of company events including Go Pro Mountain Games, Outdoor Retailer and all grassroots events. Public Relations Represented Vibram at all media appointments during industry trade shows including Outdoor Retailer, ISPO and The Running Event Acted as main point of contact and spokesperson for media requests Managed third party agencies to develop and execute a detailed PR plan year round. (Greenough PR, Tommasi PR) Facilitated media training for company executives Athlete Relations Established and managed athlete relationships Developed sponsorship with Bode Miller for 2014 Winter Olympics Negotiated contract and marketing plan with Miller representation at Creative Artist Agency Developed brief around sponsorship and executed photo shoot and video shoot Managed ongoing relationships with pro athletes, Amanda Beard, Pat Mideltich, multiple NFL players, ultra runners, MMA and
Sep 2004 — Jan 2009
Manager Hard Goods · Outdoor Traders - Greenwich CT
Developed buying strategies for upcoming seasons and managed relationships with vendor sales reps Attended seasonal showroom buying sessions with vendors and placed future buys Organized marketing strategy to increase ski rental sales by 400%

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Hoftra University

Bachelors of Arts | 1998 - 2002

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