Michael Cort Email Address

Event Manager

SAFARILAND? is a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of products for the law enforcement, military and sporting goods markets worldwide. Safariland's Duty Gear Division manufacturers holsters, belts and other components, such as magazine and handcuff cases, worn by police and military police personnel. In addition, Safariland is a leading manufacturer of bullet resistant vests for law enforcement officers in the United States and abroad.

Dynamic, top-tier event planning management career leading the conceptualization, creative design, planning, staffing, budgeting, and promotion of successful marketing and special event programs worldwide. Expert in identifying market demand and building substantial market presence. Skilled strategic planner, business manager, and sales/marketing director. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and negotiation qualifications.Best-in-class for creating venues and planning agendas. Capable of balancing priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and producing superior quality Proven talents in successful planning and seamless execution of tradeshows, meeting, and events.Polished and persuasive communicator able to translate complex issues into easily understood statements for the general public. Core competencies include: BUDGET ADMINISTRATIONVENDOR SOURCINGPRINT MEDIAPUBLIC RELATIONSEVENT MANAGEMENTCOST REDUCTIONSMARKETINGNEGOTIATIONSEVENT/TRADESHOW PORTFOLIOSpecialties: banners, budgeting, control, customer service, email, event management, financial, financial statements, forms, general ledger, graphical user interface, help desk support, human resources, letters, logistics, marketing materials, peoplesoft, printers, publicity, quark xpress, real estate, six sigma, telephone skills, time management, trade shows, upgrades, web site production,