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Raj Chaudhari

@rajchaudhari

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Operations-driven marketing and events leader delivering client-focused results.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative role combining operations, event production, and marketing where I can contribute immediately, lead projects end-to-end, and grow within a mission-driven team.

I am an operations-driven marketing and events professional with decades of hands-on experience building community-focused events and delivering strategic marketing, branding, and web services for small businesses. I have led end-to-end event production, managed budgets, vendor relationships, logistics and teams to produce high-attendance markets supporting hundreds of vendors.

As the principal of a marketing agency, I developed tailored marketing plans, managed client projects, and executed promotional strategies that increased brand visibility for over 50 small businesses. I combine consultative sales, CRM-driven prospecting and digital marketing tools with creative design skills to meet client objectives.

Earlier roles in legal support and corporate marketing sharpened my attention to detail, compliance and stakeholder communication. I bring adaptable problem-solving, strong written and verbal communication, and a commitment to contributing immediately while growing with a collaborative team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Owner/Operator

Firsthand LLC

Oct 2015 - Nov 2025 (10 years 1 month)

Led a community-focused event production company orchestrating up to 20 annual fine art/craft markets that supported 500+ vendors and attracted 20,000+ shoppers per season, managing budgeting, vendor coordination, marketing, logistics, and staff.

Event Production Budgeting Vendor Relations Marketing Logistics

Principal

Agency 3 Thirteen LLC

May 2012 - Dec 2024 (12 years 7 months)

Provided strategic website, marketing and branding services to 50+ small businesses, developing tailored marketing plans, managing project workflows, budgets, and client communications while leading event creation and promotional strategies.

Marketing Strategy Branding Web Development Project Management Client Relations Budget Management Event Promotion Digital Marketing

Marketing Manager

MSI Tec, Inc.

Apr 2005 - Apr 2012 (7 years)

Managed trade show logistics and vendor contracts, coordinated with sales teams to align operational goals, oversaw budgeting and financial reconciliation for promotional activities, and managed multiple e-commerce platforms.

Budgeting Financial Reconciliations Reporting

Paralegal / Executive Assistant

Lentz, Evans and King P.C.

Apr 1996 - Nov 2004 (8 years 7 months)

Supported senior partner on confidential estate planning, trust creation and M&A projects, prepared SEC filings and compliance documentation, and managed high-touch client service and complex legal processes.

Estate Planning Mergers & Acquisitions Client Relations Legal Documentation & Compliance Research

Legal Assistant

Ritsema & Lyon P.C.

Apr 1994 - Apr 1996 (2 years)

Prepared files for settlement and litigation, handled court filings, assisted attorneys in court, researched legal issues, and prepared deposition abstracts for prehearing activity.