Rick Stark
Owner at RS SCREENPRINTING AND EMBROIDERY | Managing a diverse client base + VP Business Development at World of Dance
- Role
- Vice President of Business Development at World Of Dance
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rick Stark
Rick, has provided business development, sales and licensing to the sports, entertainment and digital communities. The Los Angeles native has made a name for himself through a series of high profile sponsorship deals in the sports and entertainment world as well as licensing consumer products to all tiers of distribution. Rick, has produced and distributed over 150 action sports television and radio shows for Fox Sports, Fox Sports International,ESPN and Itunes. Rick’s credits include the Core Tour where he was the managing partner and co-creator, the National In-Line Skate Series (NISS) creator and managing partner and most recently launching licensing programs for his brands Motor Trend, HOTROD, Surfer and Lowrider. Rick, most robust licensing deal was for Surfer, The Bar for his company TEN. The concept captures the essence of the surfer lifestyle as bar and restaurant. Rick, has parlayed his connections into business and licensing agreements securing lucrative deals for his partners. Rick, served as the Vice President of Sales for the Business Development and Licensing division of TEN: The Enthusiast Network. Rick, served that same role for Beckett Media and their signature event Hot Import Nights He currently works as the VP Business Development for The World of Dance the largest youth and urban dance contest in the nation Stark\'s, ability to consistently identify and deliver new revenue streams makes him a valuable part of any team. He is also the owner of RS Screen Printing a direct to garment screen printing, embroidery and promotions company.Specialties: Business Development, Screen Printing, Licensing, Sponsorships, Digital Sales and Strategic Partnerships for media and enthusiasts properties.
Experience
Vice President of Business Development
Sep 2009 — Present · Fullerton, CA, US
My role is to oversee oversee sponsorships sales and business development and licensing for the live event series and digital properties. The \"World of Dance Tour, is the largest international Urban Dance competition on the globe. Currently producing over 50 events worldwide. With a focus on Freestyle Dance, Urban Choreography and Personal Style, World of Dance is the most comprehensive dance series that showcases and celebrates the style and creativity of today’s youth across the world.Our TV SHOW was hosted by Jennifer Lopez on NBC. was on NBC for five years. Look for our new VR game on the Meta Quest platform this fall.
Education
UCLA
BA, Communications
1986 — 1990
Skills
- New Media
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Strategy
- Contract Negotiation
- Event Planning
- Video
- Television
- Sports
- Special Events Production
- Digital Media
- Business Development
- Radio
- Film
- Press Releases
- Social Networking
- Creative Direction
- Marketing Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Social Media
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