DAVID M SPENCER
Los Angeles, California
Summary
Experienced high performing executive with 15+ years in the sports, marketing, and entertainment industries. Founder and Co-CEO of Talent Resources Sports & Entertainment, successfully leading innovative brand partnerships and athlete-driven campaigns. Specializes in digital and experiential marketing, and scaling businesses to new heights. Leverages a powerful network in sports and entertainment to drive impactful collaborations and contribute to industry growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Co-CEO
Talent Resources Sports & Entertainment
01.2007 - Current
- Develops key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Shapes the organization's vision, strategy, and priorities, driving growth and sustained fiscal success.
- Leads the profitable scaling of the business through innovative approaches across the pipeline, product development, technology, customer experience, and talent management.
- Elevates brand value and operational performance, transforming it into a compelling business proposition.
- Provides strategic leadership across operations, talent management, and public relations functions.
- Directs all creative efforts for athlete-driven ventures, with a focus on experiential marketing, brand partnerships, and endorsement strategies.
- Cultivates relationships with top-tier brands, executives, agents, and athletes to unlock digital marketing opportunities, endorsement initiatives, and sponsorships.
- Leverages a 25 year comprehensive network of key leaders and influencers in sports and entertainment to drive partnerships and elevate brand impact.
- Oversees a multidisciplinary team across offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston.
Manager / Producer
David Blaine Productions
01.2003 - 12.2006
Education
MBA - Marketing / Finance
New York University Stern School of Business
06.2004
Skills
- Brand Partnerships
- Relationship Management
- Organizational Vision & Strategy
- Execution & Results-focused
- Sales & Marketing Strategy
- Brand Messaging & Communication
- Brand Growth & Leverage
- Budget and P&L Management
- Business Process Development
- Ideation & Creativity
Career Highlights
- Pioneering Sports & Entertainment Partnerships: Expertly paired sports and entertainment properties with strategic partners, driving high-impact collaborations and industry-leading initiatives.
- Building Event Properties: Developed and executed culturally charged event properties at major tentpoles in partnership with iconic brands such as Stephen Curry, Sports Illustrated, Bloomberg, and Rolling Stone.
- Campaign Creation & Branded Entertainment: Conceptualized and delivered innovative campaigns and branded entertainment initiatives, enhancing partner brand visibility, engagement, and revenue.
Languages
English
Portuguese
French
Spanish
Press
- Forbes
- TMZ Sports
- Entrepreneur Magazine
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Men's Journal
- Modern Luxury
Locations
- Los Angeles
- New York
Timeline
Founder & Co-CEO
Talent Resources Sports & Entertainment
01.2007 - Current
Manager / Producer
David Blaine Productions
01.2003 - 12.2006
MBA - Marketing / Finance
New York University Stern School of Business
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