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HEATHER MCDOWELL Email: EXPERIENCE Antiquorum USA, Inc. Business Coordinator, Auction Manager New York, NY March 2006-Present • Manage and organize logistical aspects of New York City auctions: including security, decor, securing location, timing, and client participation. • Register bidders and process bids before and during auctions. Input all auction information into databases. • Provide client services, process all shipments of merchandise, maintain databases of all inventory received and delivered, manage all catalogue subscriptions and book sales. • Complete all accounting aspects and advertising sales of Timezone.com (website owned by Antiquorum), including invoicing, site administration, and advertising sales. Experience Experience (e2) LLC New York, NY Principal, Business Manager, Producer January 2007 February 2008 • Oversee and manage all day to day business affairs of the music, film, and non-profit worlds for my client and business partner. • Produce film and music projects - from development to final product. (Most recent example: "Pop Life" music video by Pras Michel. Secured investors, Raised Sponsorship: Clients include: Audemars Piguet, Don Julio Tequila. Elite Traveler Magazine, Sunseeker Yachts, and Miskeen T-Shirts. Hire artists and technicians to create video. Exercise general supervision of all stages of production of video filmed in 7 International cities. • Advise and counsel talent/artist about professional matters and personal decisions which may affect his career. US Concepts New York, NY Luxury Brand Ambassador Feb 2004- May 2006 • Represent and effectively showcase luxury brands at events, VIP functions, and business gatherings. • Promote and market up to 40 various Diageo Brand spirits and wine to clients and consumers in bars, restaurants and events. • Fulfill duties as On-Site Manager at given promotions; including managing other staff, recording effectiveness of advertising, and acting as "go-to" person for the client and account representatives. New York City Concours d• Elegance New York, NY Event Director, Executive Assistant to Chairman July 2005- January 2006 • Responsible for selling advertising and sponsorship for the NYC Concours inaugural event Sept 30.Oct 2, 2005. • Secured 5 of the 9 sponsors for the event. (Bombardier FlexJet. Diageo Brand Liquor, Michel Perchin Pens. Davidoff Cigars, and Hennessey Cognac). • Assist in coordination, planning, and execution of the 3-day Classic Car Show. • Complete all necessary administrative tasks for Chairman of the NYC Concours. Impatto Custom Marketing Product Specialist - Lincoln. Mercury Automobiles New York, NY Nov 2005 - Nov 2006 EFTA00729313 • Effectively represent and educate consumers on the brand and the current products produced by Lincoln/Mercury. • Converse with continual flow of people at specific events while maintaining a high level of energy. enthusiasm. friendliness, and assure approachability. • Oversee and manage designated teams to ensure most effective reaching of all consumers. EDUCATION Westmont College 1996-2000 Santa Barbara, CA BA in Spanish, Minor in Fine Arts (design, painting, drawing. and mixed media) La Universidad del Pals Vasco 2000 San Sebastian, Spain Intensive language/culture study La Universidad Andres Bello 1998 Santiago, Chile Intensive language/culture study LANGUAGES Fluent in Spanish and conversational Italian INTERESTS Travel, Wine, Gastronomy, Photography, Film, Fashion. Art EFTA00729314