CJ Robinson

CJ Robinson is a high energy, experienced and skilled development and entertainment professional.

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CJ Robinson is a relationship builder and he solves problems. As an accomplished entrepreneur, entertainment and revenue development professional CJ excels in identifying, understanding and offering solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients. This client-centered approach yields the long-term, loyal and trusting relationships necessary to support the sustained revenue growth CJ realizes for the organizations he represents. Through years of successful experience, extensive education and training, CJ has honed his skills as a listener, negotiator and closer. CJ has also acquired the tools essential to overcome objections and the resilience to never give up. Further, the expansive professional network that CJ has established and maintains throughout the region offers him excellent access and important introductions to key decision-makers. CJ's entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and strategic approach keep him focused on the big picture; while his practical experience in the trenches as a small business owner, nonprofit and community leader have provided him the perspective necessary to recognize and address the essential details along the way. As CJ's professional journey continues, he seeks the next great adventure in an opportunity to lead an organization/team down the path of sustained revenue growth through a commitment to improved client relations and satisfaction.

Director of Development - College of Fine Arts & Communication at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

June 2007 - September 2012

Led expansive donor prospecting, identification, cultivation, gift solicitation and stewardship activities while building the image of the College of Fine Arts & Communication and its five constituent departments by strategically integrating persuasive stories of donor impact and student success into an established brand structure. Spearheaded corporate sponsorship package development and solicitation, resulting in more than $1,000,000 in new revenues for innovative initiatives, established programs and events. Orchestrated marketing and promotional activities and initiatives to expand awareness, improve engagement and solidify donor stewardship; generating increased donor participation and revenue growth of 30% and 15% in each of the past two years.

Alderperson at City of Stevens Point

April 2005 - April 2007

Elected 5th District Alderperson after graduating college Partnered with community leaders to protect and expand our park and recreation programs, improve union relations, grow and maintain our tax base, and maintain the quality services my constituents had come to expect while holding the line on tax increases Co-Chaired a group of caring community members and skating advocates in an effort to establish a permanent skate park within the City limits

Director of Development at Boys & Girls Club of Portage County

2004 - 2007

Developed, executed and evaluated an annual comprehensive fundraising plan emphasizing individual donor relationship development, personal solicitations, community education and program differentiation: * Increased individual giving by over 47%; exceeding goal by 9% in 2005 * Increased individual giving by over 70%; exceeding goal by 40% in 2006 Designed, implemented and directed all sponsorship solicitation activities for the Portage County Taste of Wine & Cheese fundraising event yielding (net): * $17,000+ in 2005 * $36,000+ in 2006 * $45,000+ in 2007 Initiated and developed a Planned Giving program/established the organization's Endowment Fund Implemented the organization's first donor/portfolio management database Directed program data collection, assessment, synthesis, evaluation and reporting activities Personnel Management * Assembled, coached and evaluated a team of eight staff members responsible for delivering programming at the Plover Clubhouse * Served on the executive team responsible for personnel decisions and training Designed and executed organizational marketing campaigns and media relations Received the organization's highest honor - 2006 Staff of the Year Received the Boys & Girls Club of Wisconsin Region's Award for Fundraising Excellence for contributions to the planning and solicitation of sponsors for Passport-2-Paradise--a joint fundraising event with the Stevens Point Area YMCA

Organizational Development at Wausau Financial Systems

2002 - 2004

Delivered introductory corporate training to newly hired employees Evaluated the training needs of associates; researched and recommended the most appropriate educational solutions Developed, maintained and evaluated the resources within the organization's learning resource library

Campaign Field Coordinator at A Lot of People for Dave Obey

2001 - 2001

Managed the day-to-day operations of the re-election campaign leading to candidate's largest historical margin of victory in a contested race.

Network Installation and Technical Support Specialist at DataWave Technologies

2000 - 2001

Installed and supported networking hardware and internet service software for residential and business clients throughout Central Wisconsin

Mascot, Front-line Services at Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball

1995 - 2001

Entertained fans of all ages as team mascot Prepared ballpark concession stands for games including, food preparation, stocking, basic accounting, cleaning, etc. Coordinated community outreach, representing the organization at various public events

Owner, Entertainer, MC and Officiant at FABULUX Productions

April 1998

I have the great privilege of leading a talented team of professionals offering an expansive spectrum of event and entertainment production services for nearly 100 events annually. We recognize that no two clients or events are alike. As such, we engage each of our fabulous clients individually through our personalized planning process to determine the best combination of our diverse services and personalities to meet and exceed their unique entertainment objectives. As founder and Chief Executive Officer, I execute our strategic plan and coordinate all administrative and management functions including business development, talent acquisition, financial management and client satisfaction. I also personally provide direct client services including: * Event/Meeting/Party Planning, Management and Promotion * Live Event/Festival Production (including staging, lighting, etc.) * Talent Management and Booking * Officiating Wedding Ceremonies * Hosting/Master of Ceremonies * Musical Entertainment * Photo Booth Services * Up-Lighting/Effect Lighting Design and Installation * Projection/Video Design and Installation All of our staff are experienced professionals, and personally trained by me to deliver the fabulous service we've become known for throughout the region. I'm proud to announce that our strategic partnerships with key vendors and aggressively expanded marketing efforts have yielded revenue growth of 50% in each of the past two years.

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

2008 – 2009

Certificate

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

2002 – 2004

B.S.

Concentration: Business Administration and Public Administration & Policy Analysis

UW-Marathon County

2001 – 2002

Assoc.

Concentration: General Studies

Wausau East High School

1997 – 2001

High School Diploma

Concentration: Pre-College Coursework

CJ Robinson is active member of the Central Wisconsin Community through his volunteer involvement with a variety of non-profit organizations including: -Stevens Point Area YMCA -Stevens Point Area Youth Baseball Association -Stevens Point Area Youth Area Football -Boys & Girls Club of Portage County -Jefferson Elementary School PTO -JusticeWorks -Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation -Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin -Big Brother/Big Sisters -Planned Giving for Portage County (Marketing Committee Chair) -Portage County Business Council -Stevens Point Skate Park Committee -Women's Community -UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) Alumni Association -UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication. He is proud to serve on the board of Ma-Kah, Water for All, a charity dedicated to delivering clean and consistent drinking water to the under-served children and communities of Cameroon through financing the construction/digging of wells. CJ is highly-engaged as a coach for his children's various youth sports teams/leagues year-round--recently serving as head coach for two Stevens Point Area YMCA youth basketball teams (K-1 and 4-6), and currently coaching the Stevens Point Area Youth Baseball Association's Diamondbacks (9-10). As an entertainer and art enthusiast, CJ enjoys exploring and experiencing the arts in all forms. Traveling, tasting and creating new kinds of Sushi, and attempting to find tasty gluten free recipes for the amazing Malia Patterson to enjoy are also among CJ's passions.