Charles Boltas

Experience

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  Mobile Media Enterprises (MME)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2011

  Tour Manager, Media Spokesperson, Driver, Emcee, Tour Planning

  One of my first jobs in the experiential marketing world was with MME. I demonstrated all Cingular Wireless cell phones to consumers and communicated their wireless/Bluetooth capability to consumers before and after sporting events. I completed various projects for them for the next few years while attending college. After graduating college, I managed their Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity program for 4 years! The client loved me and made sure that I was a part of the program each year. I built a strong client relationship and maintained it with high standards and high moral. I drove over 50,000 miles in the four years of the program across the US.Over the years, I have managed local markets for MME and will continue to work for them in the future! Show less

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  Experiential Marketing Tour Manager

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2014

  Experiential Marketing Tour Manager

  For a variety of marketing companies across the United States, promoted brands, companies and organizations while on tour. Promoted quickly from Brand Ambassador to lead tours for major brands such as GEICO, NASCAR, and Nintendo.► Logistics: For NASCAR, managed a team of 11 Brand Ambassadors to assist with crowd control and overall flow of consumers throughout the footprint of the tour.► Customer Experience: As Market Manager for the Nintendo Wii debut, answered all consumer questions, researched where units could be purchased, posted the Deals of the Week in our footprint, distributed literature, and coupons for the software titles, and played the software titles with consumers.► Event Production: For the Nintendo Holiday Mall program, produced daily and weekly event recaps, captured event photos and videos; managed a group of Brand Ambassadors ranging from 10-23 team members at a time.► Product Demonstrations: For Cingular Wireless, provided consumer demonstrations and capabilities before and after sporting events.► Tours: Managed “Thrivent Builds” with the Habitat for Humanity program for four years; provided an experience for guests to understand the impact this non-profit has in the community by showcasing new home builds compared to prior housing situations. ► Community Relations: Developed relationships with City staff, leadership and executive teams, government officials, community groups, media representatives and the general public. Show less

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  Big Shoulders Digital Video

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Stage Crew Chief

  Management of a local staff to setup stage, 80' banners, and 20'+ truss work. Setup took anywhere from 10 to 20 hours to complete. Drove heavy equipment and worked with riggers to safely and securely hang 80' banners. During the run of show, I was responsible for set changes on stage in a timely manner and manage crew to make sure everything was in place for a flawless execution.After show was complete, I managed a local crew to tear down stage, truss, and banners. I personally packed two out of three 53' foot semi trailers. Everything had to secure and fit properly so that the CDL Driver could travel safely to next destination.Client was a Fortune 500 company that demanded perfection. Show less

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  US Concepts

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2011

  Mall Manager

  Every year, I am asked by US Concepts for my availability to manage their Nintendo Holiday Mall Program. I have managed three years, one in San Antonio, TX and the other two malls in the Dallas, TX area.Job duties included daily event recaps, weekly event recaps, event photos and videos. I have managed a group of Brand Ambassadors ranging from 10-23 persons. I have passion for the brand and I enjoy working with employees from the client and experiential marketing side. Every year is a success and the expression of "time flies when you're having fun" applies here! Show less

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  Sparks

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  I was the Tour Manager for a Fortune 500 client in the video game industry. I drove one of two Ford F350 Trucks with custom 24' trailers. The trailer was designed to unfold and transform into a living room environment. After the trailers were setup and the footprint was created, my team and I let consumers experience the Gaming Accessory before it was released to the public. Our team drove mostly on the West Coast and north into Canada.Ask for photos of trailers and events if necessary. Show less

  • Tour Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  • Tour Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
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  On Board Entertainment

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Ops Manager

  My duties included driving a 28' box truck safely to each city where we setup our footprint. After the 4 15' Hexagon Tentnology tents were setup, I was responsible for connecting all on-site computers to the onsite network. I maintained all electronic equipment, hung all CAT5e cables to 4 tents. I managed all tour logistics including, vehicle maintenance, equipment, installation and setup of tents, shipping, and warehousing.

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  Momentum Worldwide

  May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Tour Manager

  Brain Quest from Workman Publishing East Coast Tour. I work with kids, ages 2 years old to 14 years old, and host Brain Quest Challenges at libraries, bookstores, schools, and various fairs and festivals. Brain Quest is a curriculum-based question and answer game that test the stuff that kids need to know, when they need to know it! First, I warm the kids up with some light physical activities like jogging in circles, touching their toes, and massaging their brains. Next, I separate the kids by age groups and form teams. After the teams have been formed, I ask the kids questions based on their current grade level. The beauty of Brain Quest is that the kids don't realize that they are learning their curriculum. All kids receive a prize for participating and a certificate. I am driving a branded/wrapped Chrysler Town and Country Minivan from Connecticut to Florida over 5 months and am responsible for taking photos, completing event reports, and managing the client relationship with our retailers. Show less

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  MKTG INC

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  Market Manager/Guru

  This will be my 4th year to work on a Nintendo-based program. This year, the Wii U is being debuted and it is my job as the Guru to answer all questions, research where a Wii U unit can be purchased, post the Deals of the Week in our footprint, pass out literature and coupons for the software titles, play the software titles with consumers, and just have fun! Nintendo and MKTG bring me back every year to this program because they know I possess a passion for Nintendo products and I will represent MKTG in a professional manner. Show less

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  RedPeg Marketing

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

  CDL-Class A Driver for GEICO NASCAR; Emcee; Production; Event Manager; Ops Manager

  The main focus on this tour is to safely drive the GEICO NASCAR 75-ft 18-wheeler to 10 races in 2013. I maintain DOT logbooks, safety inspections, IFTA logbooks, and Hours-of-Service to help keep our company's DOT record clean. In addition, I help setup and break down a 200'x80' footprint that includes a NASCAR Show Car, a green screen photobooth, a Pit Stop challenge with 8 iPad games and 2 Samsung TV's, and Emcee the 40' stage before each race. When the footprint is activated, we will have over 100,000 people see our displays and come in for an interaction based on footprint look and emcee abilities. We manage a team of 11 Brand Ambassadors to help with crowd control and overall flow of consumers throughout the footprint. After each race, we tear down the footprint and load it into a 53' trailer, which I will drive back to either NY or the next race.When not driving the 18-wheeler, I will fly to focus markets around the US to help the local market team with their events. In addition, I will be driving a 44-ft gooseneck trailer for GEICO's NHRA program. The NHRA footprint is smaller, but includes a stage, awning, and green screen element as well. All setup and tear down is completed by myself and a tour manager.The main focus behind this program is a call-to-action and lead generation. We will be successful due to our hard work and superb energy! Show less

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  Auctus agency

  Jan 2014 - now

  Operations, Logistics, and Transportation Consultant

  Consult multiple marketing initiatives from research, pre-planning, pre-production, graphic design, shipping, logistics, and transportation. Source and find marketing vehicles and trailers and create weight distribution analysis. Train drivers and transport vehicles to event locations.

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  Dallas Cowboys

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2023

  Drive overall operations for all commercial vehicles, serve as primarily liaison with all drivers to ensure all vehicles are compliant and drivers are up to date with qualification files; administer the transportation master plan between the city and Dallas Cowboys. ► Training: Direct, manage, and train all drivers, including verifying certifications, ELD logs, DOT medical cards, and drug and alcohol screenings; implemented new ELD logging software and trained all drivers. Provide administrative oversight to current and future transportation initiatives. ► Business Development: Delivered production work for 10+ sponsor golf tournaments, designed a new state-of-the-art trailer and coach; planned large, complex, public events for 4000+ fans. ► Logistics Planning: Partnered with city officials, engineers, and architects regarding the placement of water supply, electrical outlets, and sewage drains; created a flow of foot and vehicle traffic for complex, major, community events. ► Negotiations: Successfully negotiated over $9K of free product, including a 45’ storage container and storage rack system; manage overall transportation budget.► Project Management: Designed a new Hall of Fame trailer, scheduled meetings with SpevCo, created a monetary value-added one sheet for sponsorships, and determined what assets to place on trailer. ► Mobile Marketing: Drive and manage the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame mobile museum, which showcases Superbowl Rings, Vince Lombardi trophies, and historical Cowboys memorabilia. Show less

  • Hall of Fame Driver

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2023

  • Transportation Manager

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2021
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  Hollywood's Productions, Inc.

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  Transportation Manager

  Drive overall operations for all commercial vehicles.

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  Tyler Technologies

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Trade Show Logistics Coordinator
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  Gearbox Entertainment

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  Transportation Manager

  I am the Transportation Manager for Gearbox Entertainment. I work for Captured Dimensions on the photogrammetry team. I manage a fleet of vehicles and trailers and also work specifically on DOT compliance, driving & managing preventative maintenance on all equipment, and warehouse operations.

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  Tyler Technologies

  Apr 2024 - now

  Trade Show Logistics Coordinator

  My key role in marketing revolves around the constantly expanding trade show department. We participate in 800+ shows yearly, and it's my responsibility to ensure all brochures, promotional items, and marketing assets are delivered punctually and in excellent condition for each event.Key duties involve:- Maintaining the shipping log meticulously, promptly reporting any discrepancies, and confirming details with trade specialists- Packing all show materials for shipping- Generating shipping labels using various shipping companies- Receiving and inspecting items from prior trade shows, carrying out Quality Analysis for current shows- Structuring the warehouse by company sectors, implementing labels and color codes- Fabricating Confluence pages and documenting operational procedures- Communicating shipping reconciliations to Accounting for timely payment to shipping partners- Investigating and tracing missing inventory items Show less