Russell Howard
Vice President Special Events and Development at PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
- Role
- VP Special Events and Development at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Russell Howard
EVENTS, SPONSORSHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING Entrepreneurial, Innovative and Results-Driven with Proven Track Record Across the Media Landscape, Corporate Industry and Non-Profit Sector
Experience
VP Special Events and Development
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
Apr 2013 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Responsible for creating, producing, and curating a broad range of innovative attractions and events that encourage visitation and support the economic vitality of Downtown Pittsburgh > Develop sponsorship opportunities and cultivate sponsor support. Build partnerships with the public and private sector as well as media outlets > In first two years, right sized legacy events including Light Up Night, the City’s largest one-day event, increased programming hours +300%, program revenue +500%, and sponsorship revenue +250%. Secured major new sponsors including BNY Mellon, Kraft-Heinz and Comcast> Develop and oversee recurring event series including Saturday Night Market, Farmers Market, Car Bazaar Flea Market, Urban Supper, Rooftop Shindig, Downtown Sound Music Series, Kidsplay, Yoga in the Square> Created and launched Picklesburgh festival in 2015. Three times voted #1 Specialty Food Festival in the US, recognized as signature tourist event for City of Pittsburgh and State of PA. Cash positive since launch and significant contributor to PDP revenue. Social media and press dynamo with significant international and US media coverage> Co-chair of Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Project that commissioned deep dive analysis of local music scene, challenges and opportunities resulting in comprehensive report and range of actionable recommendations> Co-created Re:NEW Festival in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and consortium of City-wide non-profits. Included North American premiere of Drap Art, international festival of recycling art
Education
Center for Creative Leadership
Leadership Development Program
George Washington University
CTPAA (ACC) Public Affairs Institute
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Carnegie Mellon University
Graphic and Industrial Design
Harvard Business School
CTAM Executive Management Program
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