Zach R Klein
International Marketing Professional | Expedia TAAP | Experience Includes Shark Tank & Global Ventures | Ice Cream Ambassador | Travel, Startups, Social Media, Sports & Nonprofits
- Role
- 50 50 Raffle at Dallas Stars
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zach R Klein
International marketing professional with experience in travel, startups, entrepreneurship, social media, sports, and nonprofits. Known for a strong work ethic, creative problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.Career Highlights:• Entrepreneurship: Co-founded JNZ Lighting in 2011 and held key roles at startups including OrigAudio (featured on ABC’s Shark Tank) and CasaVersa, a Tel Aviv-based home exchange platform.• Startup & Global Experience: Built growth strategies across global hubs like Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, and Southern California—contributing to ventures recognized by Inc. 500 and international media.• Expedia Group: As Business Development Manager for the Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), I empower travel advisors through sales enablement, education, and strategic partner development.• Hospitality Innovation: Former BDM for Palladium Hotel Group (South Central USA), where I also served as Ice Cream Ambassador—driving a branded truck across 22 states and 2 countries to engage advisors, lead presentations, and generate buzz through media.Volunteer Leadership & Community Impact:• Helped raise over $9.86 million for pediatric cancer research through corporate philanthropy with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.• Deployed to Houston with Nechama for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.• Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce: Past President and current Chairman of the Board; honored as Texas JCI’s 2021 Top Recruiter and second overall in the USA.• Former National Manager of Philanthropy & Outreach for Millennials in Travel and Membership Officer of the Dallas Chapter.• Schaumburg Jaycees: Named 2017 Jaycee of the Year (Region Three) and Outstanding New Member in 2017; currently manage the chapter’s LinkedIn presence.Passion for Travel:After completing a work contract in Israel, I solo-backpacked through Europe, Africa, and South America—visiting over 30 countries while capturing travel photography and writing a personal blog about the adventure.
Experience
50 50 Raffle
Sep 2019 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Supporting the Dallas Stars Foundation, which has donated over $12 million to the North Texas community since 1998.• Leading raffle sales as a top performer among a 25-person team.• Averaging raised per game and during playoff games.• Raising over during the 2025 season by engaging fans and driving contributions.
Education
Quincy University
Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing
Skills
- Teamwork
- Start-Ups
- Travel Blogging
- Production Managment
- Business Networking
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Budgets
- Team Leadership
- Public Relations
- Social Media Blogging
- Service Learning
- Marketing Research
- Tax Preparation
- Supervisory Skills
- Marketing Communications
- Project Planning
- Leadership Development
- Product Development
- Event Management
- Customer Service
- Spanish
- Social Media Advertising
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Travel Photography
- Volunteer Management
- Operations Management
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Time Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
- Cpr Certified
- Copywriting
- Online Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Nonprofits
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