John Kalinowski

Experience

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  Here Media, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  Marketspace Sales Manager

  Managed sales and client relationships for the Marketspace Section of OUT & The Advocate magazines, while developing pitches and sales decks for other blue chip advertisers.

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  MTV Networks

  Apr 2008 - May 2009

  Executive Marketing Assistant

  Managed the busy schedules of several MTV executives and participated in the development and execution of various Integrated Marketing campaigns.

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  Singer/Comedian - Wendy Ho

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Tour Manager - Strategy/PR/Marketing

  Managed touring, strategy, PR, and logistics for performance artist, Wendy Ho. • Planned, booked, promoted, and organized a full-scale 3-month tour • Wrote and submitted press releases to announce tour and album release dates• Designed marketing and promotional ads, posters, materials and merchandise

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  Tim Rosta Inc.

  Dec 2009 - Mar 2012

  Chief of Staff

  Supported Tim Rosta and Tim Rosta Inc., in partnership with the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). • Acted as a key partner for the SVP of Integrated Marketing in executive-level decision-making, developing and executing strategic vision, and cross-functional project management• Advised and assisted on team-building, marketing strategy, and development• Generated regular marketing presentations, pitches, and Powerpoint decks• Planned and executed private networking and not-for-profit events Show less

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  VisionMethod LLC

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2022

  NYU-Certified Executive Coach & E-Commerce Co-Founder

  Created successful coaching and e-commerce businesses serving executive leaders and customers to enhance their leadership, mindfulness, productivity, and personal empowerment • Visualized, built, marketed, and advertised a unique coaching and e-commerce business• Coached leaders to analyze organizational problems and strategize actionable solutions• Collaborated with clients to devise multi-faceted leadership communication strategies• Wrote and published articles, developed quarterly editorial and social media calendars• Facilitated talks and presentations on leadership, mindfulness, and productivity• Co-wrote and published Happy Warrior, Your Practical Guide to a Happy Life Show less

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  Grind Spaces

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  Consulting Chief Wellness Officer

  Collaborated with GrindSpaces to develop and implement their first-ever pilot wellness program, GrindLife.• Created a strategic communication plan to launch and promote GrindLife• Supervised the execution of scheduled wellness and fitness activities • Curated a collaboration of ideas with a new GrindLife advisory board• Designed and installed the GrindLife Lounge for recharging, meditation• Planned and secured sponsors and speakers for GrindLife launch event

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  New Level Work

  Feb 2022 - now

  Coaching Program Head & Executive Coach

  As a trusted part of the core team for a fast-growing leadership development startup, I collaborate and strategize with senior stakeholders at top companies to build custom solutions for their leadership teams. I also manage the coaching and coach-onboarding programs, oversee internal and product communications, and coach leaders in top organizations to be visionary, strategic, effective, and empowering• Manage key relationships to gain stakeholder buy-in for relevant projects / programs• Provide a strategic point-of-view for various members of the senior leadership team• Influence culture to create an atmosphere of collaboration and empowerment• Coach leaders to develop, prioritize and implement clear vision and strategy• Serve as a thought partner to help executives optimize their performance• Work with the product team to design and implement new features• Design and streamline coaching programs and communications• Support a global network of executive coaches and their clients Show less