BRETT ROTTMAN

30 Newfield Dr., Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

brbf4a66@westpost.net
847/287-7559
EDUCATION
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
May '09
B.S. in Regional Development
Minor in Business Marketing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Impact Sports Management, New York, NY
March '10
Marketing Event Consultant, Sports Management Firm
* Conducted 1st round draft pick video correspondents at 2010 NFL Draft EA sport
s event for ESPN.com
* Created and designed marketing brochures that were sent to potential clients
* Liaised between agents and clients during press event
* Managed client information, contact lists and created spreadsheet templates fo
r daily use
The Seaport Group, New York, NY
October '09 - January '10
Marketing Analyst, Investment Bank
* Instrumental in marketing fixed income products to institutional investors, re
sulting in new investments ideas
* Consulted top level financial executives and legal departments in the finance
community to develop business plan to enter new distressed trading markets
* Developed a comprehensive "sell-side" report on large Gaming Company, which en
abled research team to make accurate "buy" and "sell" recommendations about High
-Yielding bonds to market to target clients
* Benchmarked firm's trade performance and reconciled trades on a daily, weekly
and monthly basis; reported performance metrics to upper management
Cbeyond, Los Angeles, CA
May '08 - August '08
Summer Sales Consultant, Enterprise IT Solutions Firm
* Generated over $90,000 in sales revenue in 4 months by cold calling, face-to-f
ace sales visits and closing a high percentage of prospects.
* Consulted with C-level executives on implementing various business solutions f
or their business' telecommunication strategy.
* Conducted needs assessment and quantitative analysis of each client's business
to custom-fit a solutions package utilizing Cbeyond's communication products an
d services
* Received "Top Rookie" award for exceeding monthly sales goals by 300% and cult
ivated leads that consisted of various companies from numerous industries.
Marcus and Millichap, Tucson, AZ
August '07 - December '07
Marketing Intern, Real Estate Investment Firm
* Expanded client base by designing marketing material that attracted numerous i
nquiries for a $550 million commercial real estate portfolio.
* Increased broker productivity by creating spreadsheets organizing assets to be
sold and an extensive network of clients to be called.
* Ensured closings proceeded smoothly by liaising between brokers and clients du
ring negotiation process.
PromoWorks, LLC, Schaumburg, IL
May '06 - August '06
Marketing Intern, Marketing and Advertising Firm
* Created PowerPoint presentations for the national sales team to illustrate in-
store and event marketing program results to clients for this leading marketing
services company which executes millions of in-store events and promotions for t
op-tier consumer goods companies
* Retrieved, analyzed and summarized product in-store sales on day of event usin
g the firm's propriety database
* Conducted sampling programs for both in-store demonstrations as well as event
marketing for clients

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
Epic Promotions, Tucson, AZ
January '07 - May '08
Student Business Owner of events planning and promotion firm
* Generated $14,000 in revenue to pay for college tuition by sponsoring and mana
ging weekly events on campus.
* Priced and branded each event to insure profitability.
* Created all marketing collateral and advertising materials, resulting in 700%
increase in sales.
* Hired and trained three college students to assist in operations.
Greater Arizona Bicyclist Association, Tucson, AZ
August '06 - December '06
University of Arizona Team Project
* Designed comprehensive strategic plan for non-profit organization, increasing
membership and improving finances by changing their fee structure.
ACTIVITIES
Mentor, Street Wise Partners, New York, NY 2010
Empower motivated, low-income individuals to secure employment.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity Member
Collegiate Club Lacrosse