ABOUT OUR TEAM
Beth Schnitzer – Executive Vice President
Beth has had a successful 16 year career in event marketing, promotions, and sponsorship sales working with such clients and properties as NFL Properties, The Atlanta Olympics, The San Francisco 49er Foundation, NHL, World Cup Soccer 1994, Skate Nation, Glendale Galleria and Sears Tower. In her 6 years with PIER 39 and CPMG, Beth has developed increased sponsorship partnerships and activation programs with such companies as Coca-Cola, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Crystal Geyser alpine spring water, and Kodak. New sponsors and media partners that Beth has secured include: Discover Network, Shell Vacations, Telemundo, ATA Airlines, The SF Examiner and El Mensajero. Beth has also been responsible for the development of promotional programs to help drive retail while also stimulating traffic and tourism opportunities. Beth received her business degree from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst.
Tamara Goddard - Director
Tamara has a wealth of experience in sponsorship sales and activation through her work as Director of Strategic Alliances for the Sacramento Kings and Monarchs. Prior to that, Tamara was Manager of Sponsorship Services for the Mighty Ducks in Anaheim. In addition to sports sponsorship experience, Tamara has many years of experience in media sales and promotion both at Disneyland and Clear Channel Radio. Tamara received her BA in Communications from National University in Costa Mesa, California.
Ruth Tempest – Sales Administrator
Ruth previously oversaw the seamless integration between clients and suppliers as Sales Coordinator for the global operations of North America’s largest organic tree fruit marketer, Pacific Organic. Managing logistics and inventories for critical accounts such as Wal-Mart, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Safeway and Whole Foods, her skills at fostering strategic coalitions and ensuring functionality have been forged under pressure in a high-growth industry. Ruth also brings first-hand experience with promotion, advertising and sponsorship from her extensive work with Kidsville News and the Carolina Kids Expo. Having produced public events and websites for both organizations, she knows how to provide value, visibility and effective connections to consumers.
Erin Sullivan – Sales Executive
Erin brings with her a solid understanding of client support and interactive marketing from her experience in the highly competitive space of technology and media advertising. During her time at CXO Media, a magazine publisher, she specialized in bridging communications between senior management and the customers they served, while crafting creative proposals conceived for new campaigns and events. Prior to her position in media with CXO, Erin performed market research in the California restaurant industry. She holds a BA in International Relations from UC Davis.
Gillian Crowley – Sales Executive
Gillian brings a strong background in customer sales and event planning. She has worked in the restaurant and hospitality industry, holding positions in sales, event management and customer service. Gillian is a 2007 graduate of San Diego State University where she balanced academics, a collegiate athletic career in rowing and served as the vice president of the student alumni association. She also worked as the student marketing events coordinator for SDSU’s athletic department and as a volunteer for the Make -A- Wish Foundation, which serves children with life-threatening illnesses. Gillian is a native of the Bay Area and currently resides in San Francisco.