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Two for One!
The story of Scott Liose.
A story of personal service in dual careers at the right time…

Scott’s story may sound a bit cliché but it is true!
It’s a life of personal attention and service to others.

It’s also a story of two careers simultaneously coupled with business and volunteerism. For over 40 years a way of life for Scott was building an Awards clientele with corporate and sport organizations. Many times he would participate as a volunteer for the same related events.

Over time, the combination of sales, management, logistics, and marketing skills has allowed him the pleasure to serve over 1,200 clients related to as many as 86 countries when the time and place were right!

Born in Cleveland and relocating to Indianapolis as a child
Scott grew up following his father and uncle as they built a restaurant
franchise chain in Indiana called “Lums”. All together 17 Lums were created. Scott’s father Fred was in charge of setting up the new restaurants from day one until it was up and running and then move on to the next one.
The experience to see how things were done at such an early age afforded Scott the foundation what would be instrumental later in his career in customer relations and as much, event planning.

As early as 1979 Scott showed a passion for promotional events including an attempt at the Guinness Book of Records; the World’s Largest trophy for a local radio station’s raft race. It was then he discovered the joy of planning an event and the process to carry it out with everyone benefitting from the experience.

In high school, Scott was a member of Key Club an extension of Kiwanis which would come into play later in his professional life.
In addition, Scott acted in plays and musicals. Plus, as stage manager he had the benefit of setting up the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for rehersals.

Along with his interest in music Scott formed a love for the arts which carries on to this day. Participating in track and field rounded out a great High School experience with variety his spice of life.

It was also during this time Scott was introduced to the Awards Industry taking a part time job with Broad Ripple Trophy Center in 1975. Little did he know this would “set the stage” for the next 40 plus years. Graduating with a degree in Marketing from Indiana University armed with the additional concentrations in Finance and Art it turned out to be a perfect recipe for a career in corporate awards and promotional products. After college Scott continued his work with BRTC rising from production manager to purchasing to assisting the President. His tenure at BRTC culminated in the position of National Sales Manager.

Scott built a clientele focused on corporate and sports organizations at a local, regional, National and International level. Simultaneously, Scott paralleled his Awards job with volunteering for a multitude of events including 5K runs/walks early in his career.
As a side note, Scott did a short stint as host at a local Comedy Club.

Indianapolis began growing its desire for International recognition
as the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World”. Indiana Sports Corporation was formed, the Colts came to town, the Pacers started their climb to prominence, and the Indianapolis Indians grew strong. In addition, the cultural side of Indianapolis skyrocketed. Along with the staple of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, “Indynoplace” became a vibrant, preferred place to host sporting and cultural events. A wide range spanning from the International Violin Competition to multiple National and International sporting events. Indy arrived! The perfect city at the perfect time!

Over many years Scott continued not only growing the business but increased his participation in volunteering including the Pan American Games, NCAA Final Fours, World Championships, Olympic Trials and more. As events came to town Scott provided recognition and in many cases was personally involved on the altruistic side. During this time Scott also was active in Kiwanis International and guided his local Club as President in 1987.

In 2006 Scott joined Artistic Awards as Vice President of Sales.
Finding new opportunities in both business and volunteering, he
continued to refine his expertise in all facets of sales, planning, and leadership. Exposure to other events like large scale business meetings for Firestone Building Products, Eli Lilly, Allison Transmission and others provided another aspect to the event planning side of things.

Additionally, the responsibility of leadership also grew.

More recently Scott participated as a Pit area Zone Captain for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, member of the local organizing committee for the Big Ten Basketball Championship, various volunteer positions at the 2012 Super Bowl, and coordinator at the Indianapolis International Airport opening to name a few. The match of recognizing achievement through awards and promotional products along with learning every facet of the planning and execution of large and small events leads us to where Scott is today as President and owner of Aware Branding LLC.

Resume history of notable clients

Corporate
Allison Transmission, Anthem, OneAmerica, Firestone Building Products,
Eli Lilly and Company, Ford Motor Company, GTE, DowAgroSciences,
Xerox Corporation, RCA, HH Gregg, Carpenter Realtors, Firestone Belgium,
Elanco, Sexton Companies, IU Health, Federal Express, UPS, Chase Bank

Sport General
Indiana Sports Corporation, 500 Festival, Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Indiana Pacers, Indy Fuel, Indianapolis Indians, Big Ten, NCAA, Horizon League, Butler Basketball, Great Lakes Valley Conference

Sport Governing Bodies
USA Gymnastics, US Rowing, US Swimming, US Canoe and Kayak,
FIBA, US Diving, USA Boxing, Drum Corps International, US Synchro Swimming

Colleges
Indiana University Athletics, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Marian University, IUPUI School of Business, IUPUI School of Nursing, IUPUI Athletics,
IUPUI Alumni Relations, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Ivy Tech

Government
Office of the Mayor, Department of Public Safety, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana State Personnel, Combined Federal Campaign, Sherriff’s Office
Event
Raybourn Group International, Tuxedo Brothers, Live Nation, Visit Indy
Vision Event Management, Planet Adventure, Outrun the Sun, Columbia Club
Arts
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indiana Reparatory Theatre, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, Dance Kaleidoscope

Not-for-Profit
Kiwanis International, United Way of Central Indiana, Indiana Apartment Association, Kappa Delta Pi, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Alpha Sigma Phi,
Zeta Tau Alpha, Special Olympics Indiana, International Special Events Society

Volunteer Resume- highlights timeline through 2012

2012- Super Bowl XLVI

Uniform Shift Manager, Super Bowl Soiree, NFL Alumni Awards,

NFL House Hospitality, Volunteer Committee Post Event party/sale.

Responsible for Volunteer certificate going to over 4,000 people tied to event

2010- Final Four

Point Guard Program

2009- Big Ten Tournament, Hoops Day 5K (Development team)

2010 LOC (Local Organizing Committee)

Day of Event Hoops Day 5K- Set-up, Finish Line, Post-Race Activities, Tear Down

2009- Unite 2 Fight Race against Prostate Cancer

Assistant to Race Organizers- Various duties

2009- Indianapolis International Airport Community Days

Team Leader for Volunteers

2007- 500 Festival Mini-Marathon/Other Events

2010 Pit Area Zone Captain for award winning Water Stations,

Training Series course marshal,Expo Hospitality, Parade Marshal,

Volunteer manual overhaul (Content and photos)

2008- Geist Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk

2010 Course Marshal Check-in, Course Monitor near finish,

2007- Outrun the Sun 5K Run/Walk

2009 Logistics Committee, Finish Line Coordinator

2007- Spirit Run 5K Run/Walk

2008 Assistant to Event Organizers

Registration, Finish Line, Tear down

2007- Drumstick Dash 5K Run/ Walk

Set-up, People Traffic Control, Finish Line, Tear Down

2005- Traders Point Horse Show

2008 Set-up/Concessions/Volunteer Coordinator

2005- Greek Festival

2009 Set-up/Concessions

2004- Special Olympics, Indiana

2009 Various duties

2005- Better Business Bureau Ethics Awards

Luncheon set-up

2004- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Registration

2004- Kiwanis International Convention

Volunteer Check-in Coordinator

Transportation

2003- World Basketball Championships

Hospitality Liaison

2002- Indianapolis 500/Brickyard 400

Program Sales Coordinator for Kiwanis Club

2001- World Police and Fire Games

Various Duties through Indy Parks and Recreation

2000- Men’s NCAA Basketball Final Four

Various Duties through Butler University

1999- Firestone Master Contractor Event, La Quinta, CA

Advance Team – Event set-up for 3-day meeting

1993- I.U. Hoosier Basketball Classic

1999 Various Pre-game Duties

1998- Firestone Master Contractor Event, Tucson, AZ

Advance Team – Event set-up for 3-day meeting

1997- Indianapolis Colts Football

Concessions

1996- U.S. Canoe & Kayak Olympic Trials

Assistant at Timing Tower/Finish Line

1996- United Way of Central Indiana

Olympic Torch Run

Chairperson for Event on Monument Circle

1996- RCA Tennis Championship

Security – Legends Event

1994- World Rowing Championships

Hospitality Suite/Parking/Security

1993- Chris Schenkel 70 th Birthday Party

Transportation/Afterglow Party

1993- NASCAR Testing

Garage Area- Pre-Public opening

1993- Indiana Raceway Park -Fastmaster Series

Hospitality Party for Drivers

1992- U.S. Olympic Diving Trials

Credentials/Athlete Pickup

1991- PGA Golf Championship

Golfers Parking lot security/host

1991- Gymnastics World Championships

Floor Assistant

1980’s

Pan American Games – Synchro Venue

Indiana Sports Corporation Corporate Challenge – Various Duties

USA Gymnastics Convention, Anaheim, CA – Merchandise Sales for Gymnastics

Jaycees International Convention – Hospitality Suite (Reagan,Iacocca)

Kiwanis International Convention, Toronto, Canada – Sergeant at Arms

Kiwanis International Convention, Houston, TX – Back Stage Manager

Broad Ripple 100 Year Anniversary – Secured Parade Route

Broad Ripple Go Cart Race – Security

KANSAS Rock Concert – Backstage Assistant

Traders Point Horse Show – Tickets/Parking

Mayflower LPGA Classic – Hole Marshall

Columbia Club - Tour Guide

GTE Senior Golf Classic – 1 st Hole Marshal

Indianapolis Indians – Concessions

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials – Communications

Indianapolis Zoobilation – Assisted Staff

1970’s

RCA Tennis Championships – Transportation

WNAP Raft Race – Promotions/World’s largest trophy attempt-
Guinness Book of World Records

I.U. Foundation I.U. Sing – Judge

I.U. Little 500 – Infield Help

Indiana Reparatory Theater – Stage Crew

Indianapolis Symphony – Set-up for practice sessions

Broad Ripple High School – Stage Manager

SUPERBOWL

Scott in his 2012 Super Bowl XLVI uniform

Scott working Kiwanis Conventions, Concessions, and caring to serve

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