MICHAEL KOSOWICZ
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PARADISE ADVERTISING, NEW HAMPSHIRE/ST. PETERSBURG FLORIDA, 2022 - PRESENT
V.P. Client Services - Split Time in NH (Remote) and St. Petersburg (Hybrid)
As VP of Client Service at Paradise, I lead our account teams in delivering top-tier destination marketing
strategies for an array of clients, including Hendersonville, NC; Naples, FL; Little Rock, AR; Pasco County, FL;
and the adventure-focused Chukka Adventures and Busch Gardens. My role centers on providing strategic
guidance and support to ensure that each destination reaches its unique goals.
Responsibilities include:
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Leadership & Team Development: Mentoring and guiding account teams to foster excellence in client
service and effective campaign execution.
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Strategic Planning: Driving budget forecasting, goal setting, and resource planning to align our efforts
with client objectives.
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Client Relationship Management: Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, ensuring that our
work not only meets but exceeds their expectations.
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Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Working closely with media, creative, digital, and public relations
teams to deliver cohesive and impactful campaigns.
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Portfolio Management & ROI Evaluation: Managing a diverse portfolio with a focus on optimizing ROI
and maximizing results for each client.
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New Business Development: Supporting new business initiatives to expand Paradise’s footprint in
destination marketing.
ICONIC COLLECTIVE (ICONICCOLLECTIVE.COM), CONCORD, NH, BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY
2014 TO 2022
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – REMOTE FREELANCE
Dana-Farber Cancer Center
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Managing the development and launch of multi-year hospital fundraising campaign
communications.
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Supervision of all research, planning and branding initiatives.
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Fundraising Campaign Initiatives: Branding, Digital Development, Direct Marketing, Printed material,
Social Media Strategy & Execution and Event Marketing.
Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, HBS, MIT, Bates College, UCSF, Princeton and Exeter Academy
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Managed the development and launch of multi-year university fundraising communications.
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Execution of all research, planning and branding initiatives.
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Fundraising Campaign Initiatives: Branding, Digital Development, Direct Marketing, Print and Social
Media and Event Marketing.
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Lead producer for over 70 fundraising campaign films.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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Strategic development of all museum launch and fundraising communications: Broadcast TV, Digital
Initiatives, Social Media, In-Theater Ads, Print, Direct Mail and Event Production.
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Production of launch film that aired on the 2019 Academy Award broadcast and film featuring
Whoopi Goldberg.
International New York Times
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Account lead for the global rebranding of the International New York Times, formerly the International Herald Tribune.
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Created a teaser campaign, TV commercials, direct response advertising, banner ads, print ads, in-flight advertising, outdoor ads, business-to-business ads, and retail signage.
Bloomberg Financial
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Charted the development of marketing programs within the Bloomberg product and service portfolio.
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Development of B2B and consumer marketing programs utilizing storytelling and messaging.
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Managed the creative development of digital and traditional collateral materials.
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Developed internal messaging for training and program promotion.
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (themmrf.org)
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Campaign development for all branding and communication materials: Digital and Print initiatives
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Produced multiple films (featuring Tom Brokaw & Matt Damon)
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Organized yearly campaign launch events.
Jefferson Health
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Responsible for the launch of the new Jefferson Advanced Spine Center campaign.
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Execution of all research initiatives and development of brand insights.
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Development of Broadcast TV Ads, Digital Initiatives, Social Media, Print and OOH.
MPK, CONSULTING, NEW YORK, NY
2013 - 2014
INDEPENTANT MARKETING CONSULTANT
Schwinn Bicycles
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Development of retail marketing and shopper marketing programs for Walmart and Target: Digital Initiatives, Print, In-Store Display and Promotions.
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Execution of the Spring 2013 National TV commercials for Schwinn Bicycles.
UPROAR! (OMNICOM), NEW YORK, NY
2011 TO 2013
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – BROADCAST TV
Hasbro Global Family & Preschool Board Games
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Development of the Hasbro Global Family and Preschool gaming portfolio.
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Execution of national television commercials for Monopoly, Scrabble and The Game of Life.
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Execution of the Hasbro Family Game Night national promotion featuring TV spots with Neil Patrick
Harris.
RE:VISION, NEW YORK, NY, 2009 TO 2011
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - BROADCAST TV
Golden Corral Restaurants
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Managed the development and execution of 10 national broadcast TV commercials.
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Development of all integrated promotional, digital and social media programs.
COLANGELO (OMNICOM), DARIEN, CT, 2006 TO 2009
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - RETAIL PROMOTIONS & SHOPPER MARKETING
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - RETAIL PROMOTIONS & SHOPPER MARKETING
Diageo Guinness USA, Luxury Reserve Portfolio, Global Shopper Marketing and Global Trade Marketing
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Management of the entire on/off premise Diageo Guinness USA beer portfolio and the Diageo Luxury Reserve portfolio.
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Strategic lead on Diageo’s first-ever portfolio-based shopper marketing initiative called “Simply Cocktails.” (Awarded the 2009 Diageo Global Shopper Marketing Plan x the Year).
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Member of the leadership team for the worldwide 250th anniversary of Guinness.
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​Managed the repositioning of Green & Black's U.S. iniaitives. Launched new advertising campaign in print and digital programs.
RED ROCKET,SOUTH NORWALK, CT, 2004 to 2006
CO-FOUNDER
Multiple Luxury Destination Clubs, Multiple Private Jets Companies
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Developed the rebranding for two leading multi-million dollar luxury destination clubs, Quintess and Dream Catcher Retreats.
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Developed the branding and marketing plan for Tanner & Haley Retreats
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Repositioned private jet companies OneSky and Flight Options
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Authored the transition presentation for Sotheby’s International Realty’s U.S. affiliate presentations.
EDUCATION
ADVERTISING COMMUNICATIONS
Baruch College, New York City, New York
AWARDS AND HONORS
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2009 Diageo Global Shopper Marketing Plan of the Year (Simply Cocktails)
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Former member of the Luxury Council of New York
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Gold and Silver Winner of Case awards