Rick Solomon

Rick Solomon has a diverse work experience in event management and retail operations. Rick currently holds the position of Director of Account Management at Hartmann Studios, where they provide strategic guidance to clients and leads the development of effective solutions for live, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Prior to this role, they served as a Senior Account Manager and Account Manager at the same company, showcasing their expertise in developing meeting and event initiatives, brand implementation, and strategy. Rick also has experience as a Project Manager in corporate events, where they successfully managed large-scale programs and maintained client brand integrity while working within budget parameters and project deadlines.

Prior to their work in event management, Rick had experience in retail operations as an Operations Manager at Banana Republic and Target. In these roles, they drove productivity, built strong relationships with store teams, and elevated team performance through coaching and feedback. Rick was responsible for managing assets, leading teams of team members and team leaders, and prioritizing sales growth.

Rick also has experience in the wine industry, specifically in event and marketing oversight for Alderbrook Winery. In this role, they developed innovative event programming initiatives to promote wine club acquisition and retention, facilitated tasting events, and contributed to brand awareness and sales.

Overall, Rick Solomon's work experience demonstrates a strong background in account management, event planning and execution, retail operations, and wine event management.

Rick Solomon attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory from 2005 to 2009. Rick then went on to study English at Sonoma State University from 2009 to 2013, earning their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.