Raymond M. George |
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| Executive Summary |
Advertising ~ Information Technology ~ Project Management |
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14 years of advertising, advertising production and IT consulting experience highlighted by significant accomplishments. Proven track record of developing strategies and spearheading initiatives that increase both productivity and profitability. Strong reputation for expertly driving continual improvement with a strong customer focus and commitment to delivering exceptional service. Solid critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills with demonstrated success handling multiple responsibilities and large-scale projects simultaneously. Offer additional expertise in:
Strategic Planning • Budget Accountability • Business Development • System Improvements |
| Professional Experience |
Columbus Housing Partnership, Columbus, Ohio, January 2009 – present |
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One of the largest providers of affordable housing services in Central Ohio averaging $4 million annually in revenue. |
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Marketing Coordinator (January 2009 – Present)
Responsible for marketing products and services for Homeport programs. Duties included;
• Initiated, coordinated and executed rebranding of product and service lines under Homeport name.
• Coordinated redevelopment of web, print and experiential materials.
• Created and oversaw social media strategy.
• Researched and implemented direct e-mail, survey and event management services.
• Managed inter-department relationships to foster marketing message development.
• Managed and implemented marketing budget for print, advertising and marketing services. |
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Systems Administrator (January 2009 – December 2009)
• Administered network, server and desktop systems.
• Managed communications and security systems and services for two offices. |
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889 Global Solutions Ltd., Columbus, Ohio, May 2007 – November 2008 |
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A mid-size international import company averaging $1.5 million annually in sales. |
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Marketing Manager
Responsible for sales and marketing of industrial components and custom promotional products. Adapted to changing work environment and developed job skills to maintain superior level of customer service. Increased profit marginon key account projects from 30% to 50%. Duties included;
• Developing and producing marketing materials for email, web and print.
• Coordinating business development for industrial and promotional customers.
• Sourcing custom and stock products directly from factories in China.
• Procuring and managing freight forwarding services for product shipments.
• Developing and maintaining customer relationship management database. |
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Paul/Jay Associates, Bellaire, Ohio, January 1995 - April 2007 |
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A mid-size advertising, design and technology consulting company averaging $1 million annually in sales. |
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Multi-Media Manager
Responsible for account management and production for advertising customers. Played key role in award-winning name change
campaign for Jefferson Community College while maintaining budgetary guidelines. Steered conversion of company revenue
center from offset printing to digital document and web-based services while increasing profit margin. Duties included;
• Managed multiple and diverse advertising accounts.
• Developed creative marketing solutions for internal marketing and advertising clients.
• Planned and coordinated media for all clients.
• Conceptualized and produced broadcast video*, print, radio, web and trade show projects.
• Business development and management.
• Managed 3 indirect reports in providing utmost in customer service while promoting
products and services to maximize profitability.
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Digital Solutions, a division of Paul/Jay Associates, Bellaire, Ohio |
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Product Line Manager
Under direction of parent company, launched and developed Apple Macintosh centric IT consulting business. Responsible for all aspects of business including business development, sales, service, and technical support. Established and maintained
Apple Dealer status with annual sales volume of $100,000 in Apple branded products. Converted parent company production systems from analog to digital workflow. Transitioned Paul/Jay Associates from paper based job tracking to digital asset management with Filemaker Pro based CRM. Integrated over 40 new product lines into hardware and software solutions. Duties included;
• Researched, integrated and sold hardware and software environments to customers.
• Provided technical support on daily basis with larger clients and in-bound callers/walk-ins.
• Nurtured relationships with clients ranging from consumers to mid-size corporations.
• Responsible for in-house help desk for hardware/software support. |
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| Education |
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV — B.S. Journalism, 1994.
Specialization: Advertising, Minor: Art
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| Awards |
*Client: Jefferson Community College |
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• 2003, 2005 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District III Medallion Award:Bronze Medallion of Merit for Television Advertising/Series
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1996 Admissions Marketing Report Gold Award for Television Advertising/Series
• 1995 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District III Medallion Award:Bronze Medallion of Merit for Television Advertising/Single Spot |
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| Technologies |
Macintosh OS X (Desktop/Server) & Windows (2000/XP).
Networking (100/1000baseT), fibre channel, cabling production, internet/wireless setup.
Software applications include, but not limited to: QuarkXPress, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Golive, Dreamweaver, EIAS, Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro, Keynote, MS Office, Filemaker Pro (client/server) and utilities. More... |
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| Activities |
Homeport, division of Columbus Housing Partnership
Provided CHP, one of the largest producers of affordable housing in central Ohio, pro-bono marketing assistance for wayfinding signage, outdoor, web and print.
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Bike the C-Bus, co-chair
Coordinated direction of Bike the C-Bus as Columbus’ premiere city-wide bicycle tour highlighting continued progress within the city’s neighborhoods. |
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Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA Legacy Celebration
Provided marketing assistance for event advertising and designed print materials to help meet fundraising goal. |
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Blogging - columbusrides.blogspot.com / xingcolumbus.wordpress.com
Developed and contribute to Columbus Rides blog tracking and promoting local bicycle rides. Guest contributor to Xing Columbus intended to foster discussion about bicycling options within the city. |
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Wheeling Heritage Trail website - wheelingheritagetrail.com
Secured funding and developed website for regional rail-trail in Wheeling, WV. |
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| References |
Available upon request |
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