Jim Sharifi

About Jim Sharifi

With more than 14 years of experience across media, content and partnerships, I focus on driving revenue through strategic partnerships, sponsorships and licensing programs. In my current role, I generate revenue across integrated channels including conferences, digital platforms and print media. I contribute to a multimillion-dollar pipeline and deliver measurable results for partners. I work closely with clients to understand their goals, recommend tailored solutions and provide performance insights that support retention and long-term growth. Prior to moving into business development, I led content strategy for high-traffic platforms, including initiatives supporting more than 50 million monthly pageviews. That experience shapes how I approach partnerships today: with a strong focus on audience alignment, performance data and delivering real value to both partners and end users. I’ve worked with a range of partners, including Fortune 500 brands, agencies and media platforms, supporting licensing agreements, integrated marketing campaigns and audience growth initiatives. I’m comfortable presenting to stakeholders, collaborating across teams and translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. Core areas of focus include: • Partnerships and sponsorships • Licensing and integrated media programs • Revenue growth and pipeline development • Client engagement and retention • Performance analytics and reporting I particularly enjoy helping my current organization expand partnership programs, unlock new revenue streams and build long-term client relationships.

Experience

1. Business Development Coordinator

   Naiop

   Dec 2025 — Present · Herndon, VA, US

   Drive partnerships, sponsorships and advertising sales across conferences, digital platforms and print media serving the commercial real estate industry.Support partnerships for large-scale industry conferences attracting attendees per event and reaching 3,500+ annual participants across multiple U.S. markets.Advise partners on digital advertising offerings, delivering monthly unique visitors and tens of thousands of newsletter opens per campaign with consistently strong engagement.Deliver audience insights and campaign performance summaries to support retention and renewals.Collaborate with internal teams to align partner deliverables with organizational goals.

Education

• George Mason University

  BA, Communication and Media Studies

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Writing
• Audio
• Editing
• Web Content Management
• Blogging
• Audio Editing
• Jira
• Content Development
• Broadcast Journalism
• Content Management
• Media Relations
• New Media
• Voice Over
• Radio Production
• Content Management Systems (Cms)
• Social Media
• Content Strategy
• Wordpress
• Pro Tools
• Music
• SEO
• Digital Media
• Radio Broadcasting
• Production
• Adobe Audition
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Content Marketing
• Management
• Web Content
• News Writing
• Online Journalism
• Broadcast
• Radio Producing
• Microsoft Office
• Copy Editing
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Content Creation
• Radio
• Earned Media