Thom Bloom

Background

About Thom Bloom

I am a seasoned executive with 20 years experience in business development, sales, marketing, operations, brand building, hospitality operations, large event/festival management and partner management experience in diverse sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for strategic sales, as well as for creative marketing, team building and operations management, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. As such, I have consistently exceeded sales and performance goals and I am adept at achieving maximum revenue impacts with minimal resource expenditure. Professional focal points include account development, senior level management, enterprise solutions, brand management, team development, and concept implementation. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and negotiation skills, as well as business acumen, market analysis, project management, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am currently the Executive Director for the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival, a mission driven festival working to restore and save The Chesapeake Bay and the Chesapeake watershed. Under my leadership, I direct and oversee all daily operations, ticketing, drive vendor relationships and oversee the development of sponsor and partner expansion, assuring operational and service quality, and responsible for attaining financial goals. I conceptualize, develop, and implement innovative marketing and brand identity initiatives for the purpose of promoting the Festival and drive awareness and education about our green initiatives and Bay restoration to local, regional and national markets. In addition, I liaise with stakeholders, and vendors to ensure the company’s business development support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.