Scott E. Rothschild
49 Millay Road
Morganville, New Jersey 07751
Phone: 917.538.4848
Email: scottroths@yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Creative, practical, and customer-focused professional with a broad range of experience encompassing
various sectors of industry. A dedicated team player that possesses outstanding interpersonal skills.
Displays excellence in problem solving and hands-on operations and negotiating. Accustomed to a fast
paced environment with the ability to take on multiple projects, meeting priorities and deadlines.
Expertise includes: Children’s Summer Camp Operations / Meetings Logistics / Conference
Operations / Contract Negotiation / Budgeting / Enforcing Policy
Procedures / Technology / Sales / Extensive Knowledge of the Action
Sports Industry
Experience:
KenMont and KenWood Camps, Kent, CT (2012- Present)
Children’s Summer Camp Director – Oversee all Camp Logistics and Operations for a traditional
northeast summer camp running two four week sessions (440 campers and 285 staff members).
• Create and maintain the organizations operating budget
• Manage a staff of 60 employees (both international and domestic) covering the support areas of
summer camp: Maintenance, Housekeeping/Laundry, Food & Beverage (Dining Hall) and Health
Center along with other areas of the summer camp population
• Handle all business-to-business transactions, purchasing and contract negotiations
• Work directly with clients from initial contact, to close-of-sale and successful execution of service
American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey (2005-2012)
Meetings Director – Conference producer of the largest Trade Show and Conference (Tri-State CAMP
Conference) in the country for the Summer Camp Industry.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Meetings Dept, NY, NY (1998-2005)
Meetings Manager - Full logistical development and maintenance of two major (1,200 to 3,000
attendees) and five minor conferences (200-550 attendees).
• Managed on-site conference operations including food and beverage, audio/visual, staging,
production, speaker and technical session management, and talent rehearsals.
• Negotiated and sign-offs on all cost effective hotel, audiovisual, and vendor contracts.
Developed and maintained all conference budgets, policies and procedures.
• Facilitated, designed and produced all conference marketing materials and projects including
onsite program books, conference CD-ROMs, preliminary marketing pieces and email
campaigns to enhance conference exposure.
• Actively communicated with all conference vendors (including hotels), suppliers, volunteer
committees, corporate sponsors and trade show exhibitors.
• Researched and developed corporate sponsorships and on-site events (including tours, dinners
and receptions) to promote the conferences.
• Planned and attended all conference programming, board and volunteer meetings.
Office Relocation – Project Manager – American Institute of Chemical Engineers – (December
2003-Present) Served as project manager on the office relocation that took place, Summer 2004.
Handled all time schedules with employees and contractors, negotiating all contracts, vendor relations
and timelines. (Received the company’s service award – Summer 2004)
Direct Marketing Association, Conference Department, NY, NY (1996-1998)
Manager, Speaker Relations
• Planned, organized and implemented the department’s daily conference activities (including
programming meetings and conference board meetings).
• Handled all speaker communication and conference promotion/marketing, including production
conference CD-ROM projects, attendee surveys and website program planners.
• Provided on-site conference management for speakers and education sessions.
• Maintained the Speaker database for the Conference Programming Department.
• Negotiated all conference vendor contracts (Print Production / Marketing / CD-Rom Projects).
Amusitronix – Virtual Reality Special Events, Bardonia, NY (1994-1996)
Operations/Office Manager
• Successfully oversaw company activities both in-house and on-site at events (Tradeshows,
Conventions, Corporate Functions, College and Special Events).
• Took part in client relations and sales for all corporate events and tradeshows from pre to post
production.
• Managed all corporate meetings and site demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Organized the client and supplier contracts for event planning and production, the in-house
vendor/client database, and marketing materials.
• Managed a staff of 10-20 event coordinators at a time for various events throughout the year and
created a sound workplace for all Amusitronix employees.
• Hired and trained new employees. Maintained and revised the company training and equipment
manual as needed.
• Clients include: Blockbuster Entertainment, NCAA College Basketball – ACC Conference, VH1
Music Television, Tanqueray Gin, New York Life, Vibe Magazine, Multiple Sclerosis Society
Time Warner Cable, Customer Service Department, NY, NY (1991-1992)
Customer Liaison
• Worked in the collections and customer service departments.
• Applied the use of computers to assist in daily office activities.
• Negotiated account plans and new contracts with various types of difficult cable subscribers.
Event Planner/Music Entertainer (Disk Jockey) (1990-2002)
• Helped promote, market and organize all contracted special event activities.
• Designed and produced events for various clients throughout the United States, including
corporate, private and non-for-profit organizations.
Education & Training:
• Member of the American Camp Association
• Attendee and Conference Volunteer for the ACA Tri-State CAMP Conference
• Member of the PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)
• TSNN (Trade Show News Network) – Interactive Seminar ’99 – “The Internet Marketing Mix for
World-Class Results”
• Meeting World Conference, New York, NY
• Rockhurst University – “The Essentials of Printing & Prepress”
• Catapult Computer Training - “Access Fundamentals & Intermediate” courses
• American Management Association – “Successfully Managing People”
• Direct Marketing Association – “Beyond the Basics of Direct Marketing”
• Direct Marketing Association – “Success @ www – How to Survive Internet Marketing” & “The
Basic Institute of Direct Marketing”
• New York University, School of Continuing Education, Center for Direct Marketing, “Direct
Marketing: Direct Mail and Mail Order”
Ithaca College - Roy H. Park School of Communications, Ithaca, NY (1990-1994)
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Communications – Cinema, Photography & Video Production
Dean’s List: Spring 90 – Spring 92 / Regents Scholarship: Fall 90 – spring 94
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts,
Major: Instrumental Music - Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute New York, NY (1987-1990)
Performed various concerts in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center (1986-1990)
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Front Page Web Design, Acrobat Reader, FileMaker
Special Interests: Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Volleyball, Running, Reading non-fiction,
Watching films, Spending time with my wife and two sons
References: Available upon request

RESUME

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    Scott E. Rothschild 49Millay Road Morganville, New Jersey 07751 Phone: 917.538.4848 Email: scottroths@yahoo.com Summary of Qualifications: Creative, practical, and customer-focused professional with a broad range of experience encompassing various sectors of industry. A dedicated team player that possesses outstanding interpersonal skills. Displays excellence in problem solving and hands-on operations and negotiating. Accustomed to a fast paced environment with the ability to take on multiple projects, meeting priorities and deadlines. Expertise includes: Children’s Summer Camp Operations / Meetings Logistics / Conference Operations / Contract Negotiation / Budgeting / Enforcing Policy Procedures / Technology / Sales / Extensive Knowledge of the Action Sports Industry Experience: KenMont and KenWood Camps, Kent, CT (2012- Present) Children’s Summer Camp Director – Oversee all Camp Logistics and Operations for a traditional northeast summer camp running two four week sessions (440 campers and 285 staff members). • Create and maintain the organizations operating budget • Manage a staff of 60 employees (both international and domestic) covering the support areas of summer camp: Maintenance, Housekeeping/Laundry, Food & Beverage (Dining Hall) and Health Center along with other areas of the summer camp population • Handle all business-to-business transactions, purchasing and contract negotiations • Work directly with clients from initial contact, to close-of-sale and successful execution of service American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey (2005-2012) Meetings Director – Conference producer of the largest Trade Show and Conference (Tri-State CAMP Conference) in the country for the Summer Camp Industry. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Meetings Dept, NY, NY (1998-2005) Meetings Manager - Full logistical development and maintenance of two major (1,200 to 3,000 attendees) and five minor conferences (200-550 attendees). • Managed on-site conference operations including food and beverage, audio/visual, staging, production, speaker and technical session management, and talent rehearsals. • Negotiated and sign-offs on all cost effective hotel, audiovisual, and vendor contracts. Developed and maintained all conference budgets, policies and procedures. • Facilitated, designed and produced all conference marketing materials and projects including onsite program books, conference CD-ROMs, preliminary marketing pieces and email campaigns to enhance conference exposure. • Actively communicated with all conference vendors (including hotels), suppliers, volunteer committees, corporate sponsors and trade show exhibitors. • Researched and developed corporate sponsorships and on-site events (including tours, dinners and receptions) to promote the conferences. • Planned and attended all conference programming, board and volunteer meetings.
  • 2.
    Office Relocation –Project Manager – American Institute of Chemical Engineers – (December 2003-Present) Served as project manager on the office relocation that took place, Summer 2004. Handled all time schedules with employees and contractors, negotiating all contracts, vendor relations and timelines. (Received the company’s service award – Summer 2004) Direct Marketing Association, Conference Department, NY, NY (1996-1998) Manager, Speaker Relations • Planned, organized and implemented the department’s daily conference activities (including programming meetings and conference board meetings). • Handled all speaker communication and conference promotion/marketing, including production conference CD-ROM projects, attendee surveys and website program planners. • Provided on-site conference management for speakers and education sessions. • Maintained the Speaker database for the Conference Programming Department. • Negotiated all conference vendor contracts (Print Production / Marketing / CD-Rom Projects). Amusitronix – Virtual Reality Special Events, Bardonia, NY (1994-1996) Operations/Office Manager • Successfully oversaw company activities both in-house and on-site at events (Tradeshows, Conventions, Corporate Functions, College and Special Events). • Took part in client relations and sales for all corporate events and tradeshows from pre to post production. • Managed all corporate meetings and site demonstrations to prospective clients. • Organized the client and supplier contracts for event planning and production, the in-house vendor/client database, and marketing materials. • Managed a staff of 10-20 event coordinators at a time for various events throughout the year and created a sound workplace for all Amusitronix employees. • Hired and trained new employees. Maintained and revised the company training and equipment manual as needed. • Clients include: Blockbuster Entertainment, NCAA College Basketball – ACC Conference, VH1 Music Television, Tanqueray Gin, New York Life, Vibe Magazine, Multiple Sclerosis Society Time Warner Cable, Customer Service Department, NY, NY (1991-1992) Customer Liaison • Worked in the collections and customer service departments. • Applied the use of computers to assist in daily office activities. • Negotiated account plans and new contracts with various types of difficult cable subscribers. Event Planner/Music Entertainer (Disk Jockey) (1990-2002) • Helped promote, market and organize all contracted special event activities. • Designed and produced events for various clients throughout the United States, including corporate, private and non-for-profit organizations.
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    Education & Training: •Member of the American Camp Association • Attendee and Conference Volunteer for the ACA Tri-State CAMP Conference • Member of the PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) • TSNN (Trade Show News Network) – Interactive Seminar ’99 – “The Internet Marketing Mix for World-Class Results” • Meeting World Conference, New York, NY • Rockhurst University – “The Essentials of Printing & Prepress” • Catapult Computer Training - “Access Fundamentals & Intermediate” courses • American Management Association – “Successfully Managing People” • Direct Marketing Association – “Beyond the Basics of Direct Marketing” • Direct Marketing Association – “Success @ www – How to Survive Internet Marketing” & “The Basic Institute of Direct Marketing” • New York University, School of Continuing Education, Center for Direct Marketing, “Direct Marketing: Direct Mail and Mail Order” Ithaca College - Roy H. Park School of Communications, Ithaca, NY (1990-1994) Degree: Bachelor of Science in Communications – Cinema, Photography & Video Production Dean’s List: Spring 90 – Spring 92 / Regents Scholarship: Fall 90 – spring 94 Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts, Major: Instrumental Music - Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute New York, NY (1987-1990) Performed various concerts in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center (1986-1990) Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Front Page Web Design, Acrobat Reader, FileMaker Special Interests: Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Volleyball, Running, Reading non-fiction, Watching films, Spending time with my wife and two sons References: Available upon request