Joseph Perkowski
Account Executive
Summary
Seasoned event and experiential marketing professional with over three (3) years of event management, sponsorship negotiation and partnership development experience. Currently seeking new opportunities.
Experience
Account Executive, BMW i
Octagon Marketing / Norwalk, CT
Manage contract negotiations for BMW i sponsored events, including the Nantucket Project, NYC Climate Week and Sustainatopia.
Facilitate BMW i vehicle partnerships with corporate partners like Soho House, the While Elephant Hotel, the NYC Parks Department and the University of Texas at Austin.
Coordinate all activation elements for BMW i events, from the production of site plans and run-of-show documents, to the bidding and hiring of vendors and arranging staff travel, to comprehensive event recaps that included event analysis, agency feedback and budget remittance.
Oversee vehicles logistics for BMW i account. Responsible for coordinating vehicle transportation, maintaining and repairing event vehicles, and transporting and installing BMW i charging stations at high-profile BMW events, including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.
Account Executive, BMW i Vehicle Logistics
Octagon Marketing / Norwalk, CT
Managed vehicles logistics for BMW i3 bridge fleet, coordinating bidding, transportation and maintenance for over 150 production vehicles.
Solved vehicle maintenance issues for Drive the Future Now road tour, bridging communication and resolutions between tour staff and client managers.
Facilitated the installation and use of Battery Electric Vehicle charging systems for BMW i sponsored tours and events, including Drive the Future Now and CES 2015.
Account Trainee, BMW i
Octagon Marketing / Norwalk, CT
Provided support for BMW i’s Drive the Future Now road tour, including arranging travel and hotels, processing employee timesheets and expense reports, and attending regional events.
Communicated with over 150 BMW dealerships regarding their All-Electric BMW i3 event, emphasizing BMW i brand awareness, client outreach and on-site presentation.
Presented brand awareness and information at various events, including the New York International Auto Show and Brad Pitt’s “Make it Right” Gala in New Orleans, LA.