Eric Grady

Experience

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  Best Buy

  Feb 2010 - Sept 2010

  3D TV sales Specialist

  worked with costumers to find them the best solution to fit there 3D home theater needs.

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  Order of the Arrow BSA

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Section Chief

  Lodge Leadership Development, Section Leader, Meeting Management, Youth Development, National Promotions, Region Representative

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Dec 2011 - Oct 2013

  Worked with professional staff to develop a program and marketing plan for several inner-city Cub Scout packs. Worked with schools and local churches to recruit members. Worked with local and international businesses to raise funds for Boy Scouts of America. Planned and coordinated a formal grad gala event, which raised over 90,000. Worked with both professionals and volunteers in this position.

  • Scout Reach coordinator

    Jan 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Fund Development intern

    Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
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  University System of New Hampshire

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Student Member of Board of Trustees

  Serve as a student's voice for over 25,000 university students. Worked with other board members to balance a budget for the university system. Serve on the Student Affairs and Governance Committee.

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  Abercrombie & Fitch

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Brand Model- Visual Team

  Work with others to build and represent the style of the brand. Assist costumers, in finding their ideal style solutions.

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  MetLife

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

  Personal Marketing Assistant
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  Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Program Director

  Mange, coordinator, and execute the summer camp program for over 500 scouts and Scouters. Train and lead a staff of over 45 adults and youth. Work with local scout council to promote camp and its program. Coordinator an offseason online and print marketing plan.

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  Keene State College

  Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Student Body President

  - Leader of Student Government -Chairmen of Student Government Executive Board - Co-Chairmen of the Student Government Events Committee - Server as Student Representative on City and College Planning Commission - Student Representative on President Inauguration Planning Committee- Student Senator on the College Faculty Senate - Trip Leader, Keene State Delegation to the American Association of Student Government Conference -Parliamentarian of Student Assembly -Serve as Voice for over 5,000 on several committees with college administration Show less

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  Macy's

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  Commissioned Sales intern

  Sales Associate in a commission based depertment.

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  District Executive

  In this role, I served as the first professional leader in the newly created Cannon District, which consisted of 8 communities in the southern metro west, including the city of Framingham. I was responsible for the Order of the Arrow, Scoutings National Honor Society, and advised both youth and adults in this role. I also gave leadership to the scout reach inner-city scouting program and had several staff reporting to me in this role.

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  REI

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2020

  - Developing, planning, and executing an annual calendar of events and experiences that connect people to the REI brand in the New England Region.- Partnering with local and regional nonprofit organizations whose mission it is to care for outdoor recreation places and connect people to the outdoors. Supporting their initiatives with grants and charitable giving through REI's Community Investment Program.-Manage local social media, e-mail, and community marketing. Lead Visual merchandising for the entire store, including both national and local floor moves. The leader of the camping department trained and mentored 15 staff. Worked closely with the retail manager on staff scheduling, and yearly store inventory. The camping department was up 18% during my time as Sale Lead due to my leadership and training.

  • Regional Events and Community Engagement Coordinator

    Oct 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Store Visuals and Hard-goods Sales Lead

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Retail Associate

    Feb 2015 - Sept 2015
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  Ski Ward Ski Area

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Events, Marketing, and Guest Service Manager

  Seasonally managed social media and community marketing for a local ski area. Lead a staff of 20 customer service employees.

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  Wegmans Food Markets

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2020

  Server

  Server at Wegman's-owned experiential high-end Mexican restaurant - Blue DahliaBarista at Wegman's The Buzz coffee shop

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  Helly Hansen

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Boston Area Manager

  -Develop local marketing, events, and promotions in the Boston area to build the Helly Hansen brand. -Manage a diverse team of retail leaders.-Manage Boston area budgets, schedules, and sales. -Lead the opening of a new store in the Boston Seaport Neighborhood.

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  Night Shift Brewing, Inc.

  Apr 2021 - now

  Server

  Server at one of Boston's most popular breweries.

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  Volo Sports

  May 2021 - now

  Developed and Managed 6 Club Volo- Sports and Entreatment venues in 4 markets: Boston, Baltimore, Denver, and Washington, DC. Lead events, marketing, program development, and overall venue strategy. Managed large budgets and grew revenue at venues by 40% year over year. Volo Sports is the largest social sports company in North America. Formally Social Boston Sports, Volo Boston is committed to offering the highest quality sports leagues, events, fitness programs, and trips across the Boston Metro area.In this role, I lead Events, Brand Partnerships, Sponsorships, and Grassroots Marketing, and launched an all-new membership product, Volo Pass.

  • National Director of Venues and Entertainment

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Director of Events, Partnerships, and Innovation

    May 2021 - Apr 2024