Ethan Galis

Experience

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  Longhorn Polo 501(c)(3)

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  President

  - Handled all tax deductible donations, tax write offs and other federal accounting documents- Managed 30+ volunteers in day-to-day operations, i.e. merchandising, web development, donation requests, quarterly meetings and asset management- Designed and organized fundraising events for University of Texas Student Organizations- Created fundraiser itineraries, hired entertainment, designed half-time shows, organized catering, found corporate sponsors, oversaw event production and effectively managed 25+ event volunteers. Show less

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  Axis Productions

  May 2010 - May 2013

  Event Coordinator

  - Effectively produced content for PR work for musicians and artists in the Austin area- Oversaw event coordination and event production, ensuring events stayed on schedule, artists needs were met, and sponsors were catered to- Produced and enhanced social media content

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  Parkside Restuarant

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Assistant Sous Chef

  - Helped coordinate gourmet meals on a daily basis for parties of 15+- Handled food preparation and plating in a fast-paced, up-scale restaurant

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  United States Polo Association

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2017

  - Single-handedly produced and distributed all online educational video & interactive content for the PoloSkilz network of 200+ club managers and instructors nationwide- Designed and managed all aspects of Wordpress based website by acquiring all content, drafting updates for my supervisor, and tracking content & user needs on a regular basis- Orchestrated Poloskilz 2.0 redesign, building a user integration platform, and coordinating storage and sharing capabilities- Effectively consulted with numerous club managers around the country on how to successfully and effectively increase profits through organic marketing campaigns Show less

  • Multi-Media Manager/PD-LLC Specialist

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2017

  • USPA Club Development PDLLC Specialist

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Cast & Crew Entertainment Services

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

  Locations Assistant

  - Managed film locations for the Television show “Dallas.” Duties included coordinating with the 60+ person film crew to responsibly utilize the site.- Communicated effectively with the site representative.

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  Big Horn Equestrian Center

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Polo Academy Manager/Announcer

  - Organized and coordinated lesson programs and schedules for 15+ students.- Designed billing invoices and lesson schedules using Microsoft Excel- Organized and implemented coaching leagues ensuring games went according to schedule and students were receiving proper instruction- Managed 5+ volunteer assistant instructors - Designed and launched marketing and advertising campaigns to bring in clients from the Sheridan/Big Horn, WY area- Instructed 15+ students of all ages on hitting technique, riding equitation, and game strategy on a daily basis Show less

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  South Canterbury Polo Club

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Green Horse Trainer/Professional Player/Groom

  - Trainer green horses for polo under the direction of Garth Mackenzi (renowned New Zealand horse trainer)- Professionally played in 4, 6, and 8-goal tournaments- Groomed for medium-goal games and tournaments in South Canterbury, New Zealand

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  Big Horn Polo Club

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

  Announcer/Horse Trainer/Instructor

  - Oversaw and designed all organic social media marketing campaigns for events and lesson program growth- Announced 3+ games/week to a crowd of 500+ - Managed and trained a string of young and consignment for sale, and lesson horses.

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  Myopia Polo Club

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Marketing Specialist, Announcer, Instructor

  - Dealt directly with corporate sponsors in a clear and effective manner to ensure satisfaction with brand exposure on our Social Media channels- Interacted with 10+ students 3 times/week, leading all lesson programs, and maintained 90% customer retention from quarter-to-quarter, 40% higher than previous instructor- Announced 6+ tournament Polo matches/week to a crowd of 700+

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  Bluewater Creek Polo Club

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Instructor/Polo Professional

  - Played professionally in all 4, 6, and 8-goal tournaments - Oversaw and managed string of playing and school horses designed for lesson program- Oversaw all lesson programs and instructed all new players

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  Polo Wicklow

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Assistant Polo Manager

  - Lead client acquisition efforts making 10+ calls/day, presenting personalized and detailed pitches to potential customers with 60% retention rate, quarter-to-quarter- Designed and managed organic social media campaigns, sourcing and creating all content- Re-designed and updated website regularly, creating content and writing all copy

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  Horseplay Productions & Polo Channel, LLC

  Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Crew Member/Social Media Manager/PR Services Director

  - Created, designed and launched successful Social Media PR campaigns for 10+ clients- Designed budgets and oversaw allocation of funds for all advertising and influencer campaigns- Trained and managed team of 4+ on implementing company strategy (i.e. content acquisition strategies, best scheduling practices) and how to professionally collaborate with clients- Conducted weekly, remote client status, content scheduling and ideation meetings with PR team, and created monthly & quarterly progress reports for 10+ clients- Effectively managed production team of 6+, overseeing every aspect of multiple low budget film and content productions simultaneously- Managed and organically grew the social media account, @thepolochannel, from 15k to 47k by designing original and engaging video & podcast content that covered the sport of Polo around the world ( UK, Argentina, Spain, U.S.) in order to grow brand as a news source Show less

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  United Pangaea Corporation

  Apr 2021 - now

  Director of Marketing and Media

  As a Director of Marketing and Media, I am a results-driven leader with a proven track record in developing and executing successful marketing strategies across various media channels. I oversee all aspects of the marketing and media department, managing a team of professionals to create compelling campaigns that drive brand awareness and business growth.My role involves conducting market research and analyzing consumer trends to identify target audiences and opportunities for market expansion. I am proficient in leveraging digital platforms and traditional media to reach diverse audiences effectively. Additionally, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with business objectives, ensuring cohesive and impactful brand messaging.With a keen eye for innovation, I continuously explore emerging technologies and marketing trends to stay ahead of the competition. My strategic mindset and analytical approach enable me to measure campaign performance and optimize strategies for maximum return on investment.As a Director of Marketing and Media, I am committed to delivering measurable results, building brand loyalty, and elevating the organization's market presence through creative and data-driven marketing initiatives. Show less