Christopher P. Gangai
5210 Terner Way #113, San Jose, CA. 95136 • Phone: 408-838-1953 • chris.gangai@live.com
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Event management
Marketing coordination
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Account Management
Administrative Duties
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Creative Direction & Design
B2B & B2C Development
WORK EXPERIENCE
vThirtyFive Development Studios (San Luis Obispo, CA.)
Business Consultant
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11/2002 – Current
Established quality working relationships with B2B, B2C, and internal colleagues.
Coordinated editorials, photo shoots, ad layout, media kits and design for print and web.
Managed travel, hotel, and budget for upcoming meetings, trade shows, and events.
Shared design concepts, marketing ideas, sales strategies, and customer feedback with publisher and editorial team.
Generated real time content for social media sites.
Created and maintained marketing / cross promotion events calendars, materials, and campaigns.
Recruited and managed staffing and/or volunteers for events.
Assisted with transportation and organization during events and/or trade-shows.
Photographed and conducted editorial for entertainment and sporting events such as X-Games and Formula 1 racing.
Directed and proofed advertisement materials for web and print (banners, accessories, magazine/newspaper, etc.).
Assisted retailers with product and brand communication content.
Managed and processed purchase orders and invoices.
TechShop, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA.)
Senior Corporate Account Manager
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08/2012 – 11/2013
Managed accounts at a senior level including Google, Facebook, Intuit, Genentech, Apple, Nokia, and Microsoft.
Supported planning and operations for events including logistics, budgets, metrics, research, and communications.
Managed post-event reporting, tracking, analysis, and proper filing of contracts.
Formed solid relationships with outside vendors and internal team members to support expectations and ensure high-quality
event management.
Managed, directed, and produced promotional marketing material for trade shows and local events.
Developed new relationships with prospective clients thru in-person interactions, networking events, and/or cold calling.
Element Case Inc. (San Carlos, CA.)
Marketing & Sales Development
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Managed “Custom Case” program for professional athletes, celebrities, and corporate accounts.
Shared design concepts, marketing ideas, sales strategies, and customer feedback with owner/GM.
Created concept for marketing project and video, “What’s Your Element?”
Maintained and organized daily email inbox for customer support.
Assisted with shipping department to pack and ship orders.
12/2010 – 08/2011
ADDITIONAL FREELANCE WORK
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Orange Club Media (11/02 – Current): Account Management, marketing & promotions, business development.
Sushi 2-2 Train (11/11 – Current): Social media management, marketing & promotions.
FamiliesCan: The Ronald Whittier Family Foundation (05/01 - 02/12) – Volunteer & Assistant to program director.
Y&D Cabinet Shop: (01/07 – 05/2009): Project management, B2B & B2C development, administrative duties
Girl Powder Inc. (01/08 – 02/10): Marketing, samples management, design concepts, product & samples management,
catalog production.
Eternal Industries (08/05 - 11/07): Athlete & celebrity relations, product & samples management, photo shoot coordination,
trade show & event management, social media management.
Family RV (05/05 - 11/06): Marketing, social media management, promotions, and events/trade shows.
Intense Sport Magazine (11/02 – 06/05): Journalism, Photography, Graphic Design, Account Management, Marketing
San Jose State University Ice Hockey Club (08/99 - 04/04) – Director of Entertainment, music director, M.C.
RECOGNITION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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Received “Top Multiple Sales” award for North West United States in 1994 with Footlocker.
Exceeded sales goal by 150% for Q4 2012 with TechShop.
Created limited edition “Japan Relief” case concept to benefit Japan Disaster Relief fund in which 100% of 200 cases created
sold out within first week for Element Case.
Co-oped efforts with magazine publisher to solicit personal contributions resulting in $250,000 in ad sales for Intense Sport
Magazine (Orange Club Media) within the first year.
Increased readership and distribution for Intense Sport Magazine by 50% in the Bay Area within the first year through grass
roots marketing and promotions.
Teamed Family RV with Fresh Choice to head a marketing campaign which resulted directly in 15% rental increase for
Family RV
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Adobe CC Programs (ie. Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Audition, & Lightroom).
Google Drive, Calendar, Google +, photos, email.
Microsoft Office (ie. Word, Excel, & Power Point)
EDUCATION
1996 – 1997
1997 – 1999
Mission College, Santa Clara, California (Marketing)
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec- Canada (Communications)
MORE ABOUT ME
HOBBIES: Family, cooking, photography, traveling, ice hockey, golf, snowboarding, mountain biking, swimming, hiking,
motocross, camping, and living life.
WEBSITE: http://christophergangai.weebly.com/
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Growth means change and change involves risks, stepping from the known to the unknown.” – George Shinn
REFERENECES: Upon request