CAREY R.

SOBEL
14216 Cheval Danforth Court #105 Orlando, FL 32828 (215) 913-8401 Carey.Sobel@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain or work towards a management position in the marketing or sales industry; to
implement the best practices that complement my creative and diversified skill set and
resources

EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL- May 2009 / 3.23
Cumulative GPA
(Deans List Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008)

FREC Principals & Practices Course I, IFREC Real Estate School, Orlando, FL- December 2009

SKILLS

• Knowledgeable, skillful and resourceful individual with strong network

• Firsthand experience in micro-management and team management
• Education of proper Human Resource practices and substantial communication skills
• Brand development and idea building for innovative concepts
• Market Research and Analysis
• Financial planning and sales forecasting, risk management
• Full-production event planning complemented with the proper Public Relations
• Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, SAP Software, Adobe products, Web
2.0 concepts, and experience in web development and SEO.

EXPERIENCE
January UNIVERSITYLYFE.COM, LLC. Orlando, FL
2006- An internet based social-network connecting local
To Present communities (people, businesses, schools, and
organizations) in a convenient interactive experience
dedicated towards making the collegiate life
convenient.

Co-Founder, Co-Director Marketing and Sales, Director of Community

Development

o Conceived and launched a new concept enabling college students to

socially network with others over an advanced platform that tackles
many of the barriers of social-networking today such as privacy, security,
and anonymity.
o Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing program to
attract advertising revenues and online visitors/recurring users.
o Directed and managed a staff of 30 individuals consisting of advertising
sales representatives, photographers, promotional assistants, and
campus representatives.
o Participated in a successful initial round venture capital raise of over
$200,000.
o The site is live and present at all of the major colleges and universities in
the state of Florida with anticipated expansion in 2009.
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Co-Founder, KnightLyfe.com

o Conceived, launched and operated KnightLyfe.com, a site enabling

college students to access relevant collegiate content and stills captured
in public venues supported by online advertising revenue.
o Sold online advertising to over 50 local businesses.
o Successfully marketed website to college students to establish a
recurring visitor base through acquired advertising outlets.
o Directed and managed a staff of 50 individuals consisting of advertising
sales representatives, photographers, promotional assistants, and
campus representatives.
o Successfully generated over 10,000 unique visitors/month with over 7
million page views/month.
o Expanded business into 3 different cities within the first year of
operations.
o Sold KnightLyfe.com in 2008.

2005 ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT Palm Beach, FL /

To Present Full-service Mobile Disc Jockey and Event Planning Orlando, FL
Service.

Founder / Director

o Completed all necessary corporate paperwork and licenses to operate,

created marketing media kit for advertising, conducted proper
implementation of operations for business
o Conducted over 150 events that were conceived, marketed, produced,
and finalized by myself.
o Provided music and entertainment for wedding receptions, bar/bat
mitzvahs, birthdays, sweet sixteen’s, college and corporate events.
o Hired, trained, and managed 10 employees at the peak.

2002 THE GOURMET VENDOR Philadelphia, PA

To 2004 A unique catering company.

Caterer / Assistant to Conductor

o Monitored status of current day’s assigned tasks while ensuring that all
necessary product and equipment were on hand
o Supervised and participated in production, set-up, service and
presentation to ensure quality standards were met
o Monitored waste and utilization of leftovers, accurate production, and
service records

2000 A SHARP PRODUCTIONS Philadelphia, PA

To 2004 Production company for receptions and corporate
events.

Senior Disc Jockey / Entertainer

o Led production for corporate events by managing sound

reinforcement/production, light engineering, music selection, and other
Disc Jockeys’ responsibilities
o Provided entertainment for wedding receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs,
birthdays, sweet sixteen’s and corporate events.
o Performed at more than 200 events with this particular company.
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ACTIVITIES & OTHER

• Volunteer, BocAbundance Food Drive Charitable Organization, 2005
• Public Relations Chair, Sigma Chi Fraternity, 2006
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient, 2005-2009
• Licensed Florida Realtor® - License #SL3229552
• Member of Orlando Regional Realtor Association