Hello! I'm Shawn
I'm a Technology Professional with experience working in the automotive, sports, entertainment, and television industry. Feel free to reach out to me!
Shawn Kalantar
Partnerships Technology Professional
Phone:
240-393-0347
Email:
Location:
Orange County, CA
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EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
2022-2024
Partnerships Manager
FISKER INC.
I managed all commercial agreements related to in-vehicle content for Fisker Inc in North America and Europe. As a key stakeholder in the company's digital product strategy, I looked to establish impactful partnerships related to such content as audio, map, voice recognitions, and gaming in Fisker vehicles.
2013-2022
New Technology & Business Operations Consultant
HYUNDAI AUTOEVER AMERICA LLC.(HAEA)
I worked with Hyundai/Kia America and Canada to provide the navigation software and other content that goes into the infotainment system. We also provided the software updates through our website, in which I helped to update and promote. In 2020, Hyundai MnSOFT (now HAEA) was named by JD Power best-in-class navigation system in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata.
2012-2013
Event and Promotions Manager
iHEARTMEDIA
I managed event and promotional logistics for all eight LA iHeartRadio stations – KIIS-FM, KOST-FM, MYfm, 987-FM, HOT 92.3 (now Real 92.3), AM 570 LA Sports, KTLK, & KFI. Led over 50 promotional team members, 50 to 70 events per month, and over 1,000 total events during my time at iHeartMedia.
2011-2012
Marketing Coordinator
ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (AEG)
As part of the Sales & Marketing department, we promoted sporting events and concerts at STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre LA LIVE, and events in and around LA LIVE. I also was the liaison between iHeartMedia and our department, helping set up live radio broadcasts on location.
EDUCATION
SPORT MANAGEMENT
Master's Degree
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIV. - LONG BEACH
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LIT.
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE PARK
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EXAMPLES OF PAST EVENTS MANAGED
2012 Stanley Cup Finals
Broadcast
SKILLS
Technology Partnerships
Business Development
Email Marketing
Market Research
Technical Writing
Marketing/On-Site Promotions
I'M A MARKETER
My passion lies in marketing and promotions. Since finishing graduate school, my experiences include managing rock concerts for ALT 98.7, setting up live radio broadcasts for the LA Dodgers, and most recently helping build & promote Hyundai/Kia websites.
I'M A BUSINESS DEVELOPER
For the past four years, I've worked at Hyundai MnSOFT, a subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group. Working primarily with three other colleagues in this small North America office has afforded me the opportunity to wear many hats. My roles have included marketing/sales, company spokesman, technical writer for our manuals, and even software quality assurance evaluator. Through it all, we've grown sales which should reach over 700% by the end of 2018.
I'M A WRITER
I'm a news junkie. In the first half of my career, I worked in television production for WUSA-9 News, the Washington DC CBS affiliate. I freelanced on the side as a local sports writer and also spent some time with The Washington Post.
PERSONAL HOBBIES
EXPERTISE
When we're not hanging out with our friends and family, my wife and I spend most of our time trying to entertain our little rescue dog, Dorothy. She's sweet. Luckily there's a lot of great outdoor activities in Southern California.
We also love to travel and one of my hobbies is putting together videos. Check out our recent trip!
