Steve McCrory

About Steve McCrory

Estate Sales by Connor is a family run company that was recently featured on The Queen Latifah Show, NPR (National Public Radio) and ABC 7 Los Angeles. We offer the perfect combination of an experienced hardworking staff and a loyal following of buyers in the Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to meet your requirements on closing dates and turnaround times, while providing quality service that ensures a smooth transaction. Not only are we estate sale professionals, who have been working within the industry for over 20 years, we have access to some of the top appraisers, auction houses and dealers in the industry. We offer exceptional service and oversee your sale (and belongings) as if they were our own. Our goal is to help you sell and liquidate your estate in a professional and profitable manner. Specialties: Estate Sales, Antiques, Public Relations, Event Planning and Producing. Book Agent. Specialties: Self-Help, Health, Alternative Health, Human Rights and Law.

Experience

1. Event Planning, Communications and Web Design

   The Business Muse

   Jan 2003 — Present

   Summary of Job Qualifications and Experience* Every event planned and produced has come in at or below budget.* Every on-going annual event has had a profit and attendance increase each year.* Worked primarily within the health and wellness fields, planning and producing events ranging from 20 to people since 2003.* Negotiates simple and complex contracts with outside vendors and venues. Manages relationships with suppliers.* Plan and oversees production meetings with staff and volunteers; books speakers to keynote at events.* Develop, monitors, and reconciles event budgets and tax reports.* Maintain databases related to events; Prepare progress reports on all elements of the event.* Design websites: e-commerce, content and registration for programs and events.* Serves as customer service liaison for program attendees and staff/clients.* Create effective advertising and publicity.* Community Relations: secured event sponsorships with local and national media to include: LA Weekly, ChicagoReader, SF Weekly, Martha Stewart Companies, USA Today Magazine, Coast to Coast am radio, KPFK, KTLK,etc.* Proficient in Twitter (have over personal followers), Facebook (have over friends) and SEO.* Create and manage survey systems to improve and report effectiveness of events.Notable Events Produced Include:The Health Freedom Expos Long Beach and ChicagoThe New Living Expo: San FranciscoOneness Conference with Tony Robbins: Los Angeles and San FranciscoNotable Clients Include:The Law firm of Emord and Associates P.C: Law governing foods, dietary supplements, drugs, biologics, medical devices,labeling, misbranding, dietary ingredients, new drugs. Margaret Cochran/ Saratoga Family Health Center:

Education

• University of Southern California

  B.A., School of Cinema -TV, Business School Minor

  1990 — 1994

• University of Southern California (USC)

  B.A; B.A. Degree, Attended

• USC

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1990 — 1994