Ned DeBary

Experience

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  ESPN

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2011

  ESPN X Games Media Relations & Venue Manager

  ▪ Successfully built and maintained relationships between ESPN X Games athletes and global media representatives.▪ Worked with public relations team, TV production, operations, and security personnel, to manage media areas at competition venues. ▪ Coordinated and scheduled on-site athlete interviews, media events, and TV appearances, as well as post-competition interviews and onsite press conferences ▪ Interviewed athletes and medalists to obtain quotes and reported from the venue to staff writing to deliver timely and detailed press releases. Show less

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  OneSide Music

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  Writer of Songs & Maker of Sounds

  - Founder of "indie/folk" rock band, Oneside, performing as the band’s principal singer, songwriter and guitarist.- Oversaw team of musicians, managers, agents, media, business, and creative partners.- Performed 60 - 100+ shows per year, during multiple national tours, and appearances at festivals such as Austin City Limits, SXSW, Bristol Rhythm and Roots, High Sierra, Floyd Fest, and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and many more.

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  Allen & Gerritsen

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2019

  Led clients and internal teams through the concept, development and execution of all experiential marketing programs, corporate events, VIP events, and education and non-profit conferences and fundraisers ▪ Managed a team of 2 direct reports, and all event staff to successfully execute events and national tours ▪ Oversaw the allocation and management of client budgets ranging from $50,000 to $4,000,000 ▪ Negotiated and activated client sponsorships with organizations including the New England Patriots, the Boston Bruins, and for large scale events such as Boston Calling, HubWeek and the Boston Marathon▪ Liaised with, and managed relations with venues, vendor partners, event organizers and municipalities, serving as the on-site client representative and media spokesperson Show less

  • Experiential Marketing Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Brand Experiences Producer

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
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  Special Needs Advocacy Network

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Marketing & Event Specialist

  ▪ Oversaw all aspects of SPaN’s professional education workshops, conferences, discussion groups, and member events both in-person and online. ▪ Responsible for pre-and post-event communications, marketing, registration, presenter, exhibitor, sponsor, and volunteer coordination, financial reconciliation, and reporting to the President of the Board of Directors. ▪ Managed daily operations and delivered high-level, administrative support and documents for SPaN’s Board of Directors, and committee chairs, contributing new strategies to evolve policies, and procedures and improve efficiencies and operations.▪ Oversaw daily communications with SPaN BOD, members and event customers, providing exceptional and engaging customer service and support and created targeted marketing and promotional content for SPaN emails, website, and social media.▪ Improved customer experience, built SPaN event customer attendance during switch to Online programing, increased, member retention and acquisition by over 25%. Show less

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  Discover Downtown Westbrook

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Events and Community Engagement Mangager
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  GoNetspeed

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Marketing & Community Engagement Manager
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  Glacial Multimedia

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Client Account Manager
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  Burgess Advertising & Marketing

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  Account Executive
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  WHILDE

  Feb 2025 - now

  Communications & Marketing Coordinator