SYRACUSE, NY — J. R. Clancy, Inc. has hired Charles B. Shatzkin as international sales manager, part of the company’s plan to increase overseas sales of its products. Shatzkin, a working lighting designer, also has more than 25 years’ experience in marketing, sales and public relations, plus experience in technical theatre.
Shatzkin’s credits include work with the Syracuse Civic Theater and Syracuse Children’s Theater, and Shatzkin served as team leader on the renovation of the J.H. Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse, NY, which involved the total replacement of sound, lighting, stage lift and rigging systems.
As a marketing professional, Shatzkin led the sales and marketing team for Tickets.com. Shatzkin served as vice president of software sales. He also served as national sales director for Tickets.com and as national director of sales and marketing for Alliance Software.
“We’re very pleased that Charlie is joining us,” said Tom Young, vice president of marketing and sales for J. R. Clancy. “With his long experience in theatre and international sales work, he is a perfect fit for us. Charlie will be a terrific asset as we build on our already strong presence outside of the United States.”
Shatzkin holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Public Administration with a concentration in Marketing, both from Syracuse University.
For more information, please visit www.jrclancy.com.