Brian Gallagher

Experience

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  Acorn Distributors, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - May 2003

  Sales Representative
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  Olan Mills Church Directories 2003 - 2006

  May 2003 - Dec 2005

  Church Representative

  Managed accounts through the booking processMaintained normal communications with volunteers and staff to ensure a smooth process.Prospected for new business through face to face and email marketing to meet monthly sales goalsInstituted the Seven Touches policy in the territory to not only increase the sales volume and was subsequently granted a second territory doubling the total size of the territory.

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  Anthony Wayne Area Boy Scouts 2006 - 2008

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

  District Executive

  Developed a leadership team to ensure training on policies and procedures for fundraising, programs, safety and recruitingManaged 4 of the largest district level events in the history of the councilMaintained a high level of professionalism in the community while recruiting non-involved community leaders to make financial asks for fundraisingActively recruited youth and their parents to participate in the programs we had available while adopting the lifestyle that accompanied their enrollment in the programWorked on various committees to move forward the marketing of the council using the best messages to impact the most prospective youth Show less

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  Fort Wayne Philharmonic

  May 2008 - Aug 2011

  Audience Development Manager

  • Within the first year, implemented a training program that assisted the sales staff in achieving 119% of its sales goal.• Working with the Director of Marketing & PR, was able to terminate the contract of the outside marketing firm due to our sales strategies and effective use of direct mail and telephone sales • Achieved subscription goals and single ticket goals for the first time in 12 years• Developed and managed the social networking and social media program for The Phil making it the envy of other corporations and nonprofits in the region• Managed group sales and ticketing policies to ensure the best ROI• Developed pricing and projections for season series sales and strategies for marketing to ensure the projections• Helped develop the telefunding program from scripting to management of the campaign data Show less

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  Embassy Theatre Foundation

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

  Sales Director

  Responsible for developing a patron growth program from single ticket buyer through the patron/donor chain to the final bequest. Tasked with growing group sales and corporate partnerships through ticketing, sponsorship and advertising. Also responsible with social engagement and promotion of the Embassy as a destination for company parties, social events, fundraisers and mixed uses of our facilities.Focused on individual giving for capital campaign towards the $10 million dollar renovation of the adjoining Indiana Hotel. Developed recognition tools and programs for fundraising efforts at the Embassy Theatre. Handled Concierge Level members. Show less

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  United Way of Howard County

  Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

  Resource & Volunteer Development Coordinator

  - Identify, coordinate and cultivate new and existing corporate volunteer partners, workforce campaigns and individual donors.- Identify, recruit, train, facilitate and inspire Volunteer Activities Committee, Resource Development Committee, and to be formed Women United.- Manage and lead all Resource Development lines of revenue including Corporate Partners, Major and Planned Gifts, New Partnerships, Donor Engagement including creation of a resource development strategy aligned to the organizational strategy.- Help instill new thinking, focus and prioritize relationships with donors and volunteers- Oversee all aspects of annual campaign, loaned associates, year-round donor cultivation, corporate engagement and specialized corporate volunteerism. Show less

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  Jefferson Manor, a Five Star Senior Living Property

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Executive Director

    Mar 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Sales Counselor

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2019
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  Jefferson Manor, a Five Star Senior Living Community

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

  Executive Director
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  Aviation Advisor, Inc.

  Jan 2022 - now

  Operations Manager