Antonio Yamanaka

About Antonio Yamanaka

I am a strategic, creative, and performance-driven professional with a seasoned event marketing background, a history of optimizing and scaling event management operations, and a talent for aligning teams around common goals. I combine over 10 years’ experience promoting and delivering high-ROI events for multiple high-profile organizations; developing key strategies to maximize revenue potential; delivering a highly differentiated event experience that fosters brand loyalty; and carefully shaping the processes and policies that sustain an efficient, productive, and highly profitable organization. I excel at managing and developing portfolios of in-person/digital events, generating sustained up-selling opportunities, contributing to a highly differentiated event experience, building strategic partnerships with values-aligned organizations, and diversifying and expanding the service portfolio. I am a supportive team leader with a strong ability to take charge of projects, train and empower others, and motivate those around me to do their best work. I believe a leader’s primary duty is to cultivate, professionally develop, and grow confidence in his team. I have the ability, expertise, and coaching skills to drive my team to success. I have the communication skills to clearly articulate my vision, persuade people to take action, and get the ball rolling in the right direction. Whether I’m sending out emails, communicating with a customer, presenting to a crowd, or anything in between; I communicate quickly, accurately, and effectively. Key Skills Strategic Planning & Execution Experiential Marketing Event Management Team Leadership & Development Change Management Business Development Corporate Communications Process Improvement & Optimization Mentor/Coach/Facilitator Brand Development Project & Program Management Data-Driven Decision Making

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Events Marketing

   Brooks Running

   Sep 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• The University of Edinburgh

  MSc, Marketing

• St.Edward's University

  B.B.A., Marketing & International Business

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Strategy
• Event Management
• Brand Developement
• Online Advertising
• Sem
• Event Planning
• Conference Speaking
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Brand Development
• SEO
• Long Distance Running
• Leadership
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Blogging
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
• Presentation Skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Athletics
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Events
• Community Development
• Marketing
• Brand Equity Development
• Copywriting
• Graphic Design
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing