1. Alexander Mark Collins
2204 8th Ave S, Rear Unit Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 574-360-6788 E-Mail: alexandermcollins@gmail.com
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Objective
Business management professional offering 10 years of dynamic leadership experience, in both the non-profit and for-profit
sectors. Utilized experience leading Invisible Children, one of the most recognized non-profit organizations by millennials, by
building strategic relationships with influential artists, celebrities and brands to build large-scale engagement networks.
Experience
Founder / Owner, Salt Management [San Diego, CA] January 2015 – August 2016
n Company was responsible for overall general/strategic management and event/concert bookings for Quartyard – a new
2,000 person outdoor amphitheater in downtown San Diego
n Defined strategy and successfully executed 1st and 2nd year business plans – mentioned in The New York Times in July of
2016
n In Y1, the venue featured top level talent, including Skrillex, Switchfoot, X Ambassadors, Thomas Jack, BØRNS,
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, etc.
n Created cohesive branding for digital platforms and marketing campaigns to launch new business
n Generated revenue of $350,000 in first three quarters of operation
Strategic Partnerships Manager, Invisible Children [San Diego, CA] March 2014 – December 2014
n Responsible for overall partnership relations, including strategic planning, budgets, revenue targets and personalized
stewardship – reported to COO as part of Business Development Team
n Responsible for 300+ artist and celebrity supporters and utilized professional and personal networks to gain leverage
during campaign development and execution
n Brokered partnerships with Guess, UBER, Billabong, Soul Pancake, Warped Tour, Stitcher Radio, etc.
n Built financial model for new business unit, raising $250,000 in first quarter of operation
Artist Relations Manager, Invisible Children [San Diego, CA] February 2008 – March 2014
n Executed dozens of advertising campaigns across multiple digital media channels – including KONY 2012, which to-date,
is the most viral video in the history of the internet [100M+ views in under six days]
n Executed 33 National/International tours, including a benefit concert on the White House Lawn, raising a total of $1.5M+
n Handled logistics, people, budgets and sales targets in a face-paced and high-pressure environment
n Produced 60+ music videos with 5M+ collective views on YouTube
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies – Bethel College [Mishawaka, IN] 2002 - 2006
Concentrations in Business Administration, Sociology and Social Science
Public Speaking
Featured speaker at CMJ Music Marathon, Parachute Music Festival, Blue Ocean Film Festival and Creative Mornings San
Diego