Zachary Tomasio

Experience

• 

  Taco Loco Mexican Restaurant & Catering

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2010

  Manager

  I have to motivate the staff and make sure they are giving outstanding service to each and every customer while everybody is moving at a fast pace. It is a high intensity job and I am responsible for a whole team of people, everything needs to be accomplished all while remaining calm and cool. I did not start off my career in the restaurant business as a manager. I first was a bus boy, cashier, host, food runner, and bartender before being promoted. I know what it takes to rise through the ranks and excel as a leader. Show less

• 

  Trumbull Recreation Department

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2010

  Camp Director

  I am the creator and camp director of the Give and Go Soccer Camp, a camp for children with special needs and disabilities. The camp was incorporated in 2004 and is now run in correspondence with the town of Trumbull recreation department. The focus of the camp is for the campers to learn basic soccer skills while learning teamwork, sportsmanship, and building self-esteem. The camp is a great success in town and highly popular throughout Fairfield County. In creating such a successful camp I had to start from scratch and find techniques that worked. First off, I had to develop a curriculum. Once that was in place I needed a way to create funds for this non profit, completely volunteer program. Intense fund raising and gathering of donations has been keeping the camp going. As camp director I have to recruit outstanding individuals to volunteer and properly staff the camp. Along with making sure the staff is always on their feet I am also constantly surveying the overall program and making sure it runs smooth. Community and media relations is also a big part of my job. Parents always have questions with their children and are always interested in what is going on. Newspapers frequently make their way to the camp for a visit so they can get a few pictures and quotes for their articles. Show less

• 

  Bridgeport Bluefish

  Apr 2006 - Jun 2007

  Intern

  As an intern with the Bridgeport Bluefish I held many responsibilities. I gained valuable experience working with a professionally run sports organization. Working for an Independent League team was a challenge, we did not have a large budget so we had to us guerilla-marketing tactics to promote the team and build a fan base. Over the course of time I spent with the organization I was the Press Box Assistant, I was also trained and became proficient in jobs such as Statistician, Promotions Team, Scoreboard Operator, Cameraman, Appearance Personal, Vendor, and even Mascot as I wanted to be a very versatile employee. Show less

• 

  Pro Sports Experience

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Marketing & Sales Executice

  • Worked in the sales and marketing department of a firm that manages four NFL team youth football camps.• Owned the support of the business strategy as it related to marketing, customer sales, administration support, database management, curriculum creation and public relations.

• 

  NBC Universal

  Sept 2010 - Jan 2011

  Research Analyst

  Coordinate with producers of Football Night in America: Sunday Night Football; Create highlight material, in-game notes, and game overviews for on-air talent; Monitor specific NFL pre-game shows, football games, and rehearsal sessions.

• 

  TracyLocke

  Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

  Account Executive, Project Manager

  Brands Included: Reebok, Pepsi & Frito-Lay portfolio, Manzanita Sol, as well as local business interests• Oversaw creative development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns.• Participated in internal strategic planning as well as concept development in execution of national and local promotions. • Managed client timelines, budgets and financial tracking for internal departments. • Created and launched point-of-sale (POS) concepts promoting market penetration and product awareness.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and worked with key stakeholders on creative strategic development of marketing plans for 360-degree retail programming and activation ranging from broadcast, digital, promotions, retail, loyalty and experience. • Focused heavily on Hispanic market penetration with customized targeted campaigns Show less

• 

  Loco Catering Group

  Mar 2014 - now

  Owner

  • Built successful grassroots ground up catering and food truck business in a competitive market, grossing $1M annually• Conducted analysis and planning for profitability and sales levels goals resulting in YoY profitability in a volatile market• Led strategic planning initiatives season over season to ensure a year-long slate of business• Planned and implemented marketing initiatives including a digital marketing strategy, SEO optimization, ad placement, printed material• Oversight of customer relationship management database with a 40k population • Owned responsibility over day to day operations including managing a multi-lingual staff of 15, payroll, inventory, quality control and maintenance, and ensuring all legal compliance and regulations are met.• Established contacts and coordinated with local city leaders in support of fundraising initiatives and community events• Facilitated sales meetings with potential and current clients, oversaw contract negotiations with vendors, led company meetings, coordinated with external stakeholders• Relationship builder Show less