I’m Bradford Clarke, a San Diego-based professional with a strong background in audio production, live events and sales leadership. I thrive in fast-paced environments where technical expertise meets client-focused collaboration, delivering memorable event experiences and measurable results. My career spans from Navy aircraft operations to live event production and corporate sales, where I’ve built trusted relationships, led cross-functional teams and driven revenue growth. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with technology, continually expanding my toolbox with software development basics, video and audio editing, and CRM-driven sales processes. I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a team that values innovation, quality, and customer success.

Bradford Clarke

I’m Bradford Clarke, a San Diego-based professional with a strong background in audio production, live events and sales leadership. I thrive in fast-paced environments where technical expertise meets client-focused collaboration, delivering memorable event experiences and measurable results. My career spans from Navy aircraft operations to live event production and corporate sales, where I’ve built trusted relationships, led cross-functional teams and driven revenue growth. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with technology, continually expanding my toolbox with software development basics, video and audio editing, and CRM-driven sales processes. I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a team that values innovation, quality, and customer success.

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I’m Bradford Clarke, a San Diego-based professional with a strong background in audio production, live events and sales leadership. I thrive in fast-paced environments where technical expertise meets client-focused collaboration, delivering memorable event experiences and measurable results. My career spans from Navy aircraft operations to live event production and corporate sales, where I’ve built trusted relationships, led cross-functional teams and driven revenue growth.

I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with technology, continually expanding my toolbox with software development basics, video and audio editing, and CRM-driven sales processes. I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a team that values innovation, quality, and customer success.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Manager at Encore Global
June 1, 2022 - Present
Guides customers through event experiences, identifying solutions to meet goals and objectives, and maintains a healthy pipeline to achieve revenue targets. Ensures all opportunity details are entered in the CRM for accurate forecasting and client follow-through.
Group Sales Manager at San Diego Symphony Orchestra
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Developed content and promotions to engage audiences and support ticket sales and fundraising. Coordinated group ticketing, seating allocations, payment processing, and client service initiatives.
Sales/Account Manager at Tallen Technology Rentals
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2019
Built a significant book of business with Fortune 100 clients, from cold calls to closed jobs. Acted as account representative for hundreds of live corporate events and led teams to ensure pre-production alignment with client vision.
Talent Buyer at Talent Buyer
July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Videographer by trade; filmed, directed, conducted and edited video interviews for use on Talent Buyer's venue booking and talent-networking platform.
Audio/Visual Technician at Encore Global
December 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Set up, operate, maintain and repair equipment used to enhance live events, including microphones, mixers, video recorders, projectors, lighting and sound equipment.
Plane Captain at URS/L3 - Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41
February 1, 2009 - July 1, 2014
Responsible for the overall inspection and upkeep of SH-60 helicopters, ensuring servicing and maintenance tasks were completed pre/post-flight.
Leading Petty Officer / Supervisor at U.S. Navy - Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41
January 1, 2007 - February 1, 2009
Set standards while maintaining the command’s personnel database, including awards, leave reports, correspondence and evaluations; trained naval pilots and air crewmen for SH-60B/MH-60R operations.
Finance/Administrative Clerk at U.S. Navy - USS Ronald Reagan
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Tracked and processed finance functions, correspondence, directives, leave papers, awards, evaluations and fitness reports; maintained active security clearance.
Plane Captain at U.S. Navy - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4
December 1, 2003 - October 1, 2005
Overall inspection and upkeep of SH-60F and HH-60H helicopters; performed pre/post-flight servicing and maintenance.
Videographer at Talent Buyer
July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Filmed, directed, conducted and edited video interviews with professional entertainers for Talent Buyer's online talent network.
Finance Clerk / Reactor Department Administrator at U.S. Navy - USS Ronald Reagan
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Tracked and processed finance functions, correspondence, directives, leave papers, awards, evaluations and fitness reports; maintained active Secret clearance.
Audio/ Visual Technician at Encore Global
December 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Set up, operated, maintained and repaired equipment used to enhance live events, such as microphones, mixers, projectors, lighting and sound mixing equipment.
Reactor Department Finance Functions at U.S. Navy - USS Ronald Reagan
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Tracked and processed finance functions, correspondence, directives, leave papers, awards, evaluations and fitness reports for the Reactor Department; maintained active Secret level security clearance; awarded Good Conduct Medal and other decorations.

Education

Software Development Certificate Program at California Institute of Arts & Technology
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Audio Production at The Art Institute of California - San Diego
July 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014
Software Development Certificate Program at California Institute of Arts & Technology - San Diego, CA
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Audio Production at The Art Institute of California - San Diego, CA
July 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014
Software Development Certificate Program at California Institute of Arts & Technology
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Audio Production at The Art Institute of California - San Diego
July 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS)
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS)
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Secret security clearance
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Good Conduct Medal
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Sea Service Ribbon
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Secret security clearance
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Good Conduct Medal
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Secret Level Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Government, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics