Donald Edwards

About Donald Edwards

Public relations and marketing professional with expertise in sport and athlete management, partnerships, events and activations.Experience: Account ManagementAgency ExperienceC-Level Relationships Contract & Asset Management Event ActivationHospitalityMarketing Strategy Partnership Programs Partner Success Strong RelationshipsPersonal Skills: Adaptable DependableEfficientMotivated Organized PersonablePositive Attitude Professional Relationship Builder Self-MotivatedTeam PlayerTime Management

Experience

1. Events Manager, Global Refinish

   Axalta

   Jun 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Manage global events from concept to closeout, including budget management, hotel and venue contracts, transportation, ticketing, vendor coordination, and post-event reconciliation- Oversee multiple partnerships, including NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, F1, Daytona International Speedway- Plan and execute high-level C-suite meetings and VIP customer events, ensuring seamless coordination, confidentiality and executive-level service- Led company activation at Automechanika Frankfurt (Germany), supporting the successful EMEA product launch, driving revenue opportunities, and strengthening relationships with key global customers.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Communications

Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Sales
• Sports
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Account Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Sponsorship
• Integrated Marketing