Steven M. Schauf,Jr.
605 S. Buchanan Street | Marion, IL | (407) 575-8861
Sschauf21@yahoo.com
Business Development Strategist
Solution-oriented, outstanding leadership skills
Professional Overview
A motivated and confident individual with leadership ability and dedication to provide innovative solutions that will result in growth for the company and a more preferred experience for the customer. A reliable and purpose driven professional dedicated to creating a fun, motiving environment that promotes passion and creativity for his team. Team-oriented; consistently maintaining solid relationships with co-workers, administration, vendors, and business colleagues.
Education
Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science
Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Anticipated: December 2025
Experience
C.E.O | IMPRESSIVE EVENT SOLUTIONS INC. | Tampa, FL | Oct. 2020 – Present
Created and Co-Engineered the first decision management software for the live event industry.
Create strategies around scalability and substitutability within the market.
Assembled a strong software development team to build our unique product.
Develop pitch decks for the company to assist with funding round efforts.
Operations Manager | RUSH HOUR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | St. Pete, FL | Dec. 2020-Aug. 2022
Developed digital advertisement campaigns that extended the reach of promotions.
Implemented marketing strategies that helped grow the customer base.
Created a hiring system that streamlined onboarding and training of the staff. Plus managed the daily workflow of the business.
Implemented internal controls that saved the company from fraud and theft, which saved the company a substantial amount of money.
Club Manger | DREAM NIGHTCLUB | Carbondale, IL | June 2019 – April 2020
Structured and supervised a team of twenty-five employees.
Created budgets for events, along with financial quarterly projections.
Booked live talent for events that heighted the customers experience.
Developed a metric system to show event attendance, that assisted with securing Sponsorships.
Marketing Manager | ENVY MAGAZINE | Tampa, FL | November 2013 – August 2015
Created digital advertisement campaigns to generate more followers on social media.
Developed a recruitment process to help facilitate the number of quality interviewees we were able to secure.
Created graphic layouts for promotional items.
Sold ad publication slots to small and medium size businesses.
Event Promoter | HEADLINER MARKET GROUP | Miami, FL | December 2010 – March 2012
Helped manage the guerrilla marketing efforts of the promotional street team.
Created investment decks to secure investment funds for events.
Managed the coordination of event and controlled event flow.
Co-Owner | ICEBOX BAR AND GRILL LLC | Carbondale, IL | June 2008 – August 2009
Supervised a staff of fifteen.
Managed the daily operations of the business.
Developed advertisement for events that extended awareness to our targeted audience.
Ensured safety measures for our customers to make sure everyone had a safe and fun experience.
Skills
Creating growth strategies
Create innovative sales and marketing systems
Adept in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Design and present Keynote presentations
Implementation of solution-based processes
Team building and managing.
Event planning and coordinating
Market research
Data analyzing and reporting
Market segmentation for optimal marketing efforts
Adaptability to innovation
Customer service oriented
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request.