DONALD R. VAVRUS

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Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138

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CAREER SUMMARY

Award-winning Marketing/Public Relations Executive specializing in

strategic planning, business development, community relations and

promotions. Expert in team-building and producing effective communications.

Demonstrated success with new project promotions, crisis communications and

projecting organization as community leader. Ability to achieve positive

results and exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.

Experienced in contract negotiations and establishing cooperative

partnerships with outside organizations. Strong leadership ability in

exceeding personal and company objectives.

SKILL SETS

. Team Leader - Directed/Managed 8 per sales team

. Business Development - Created/Directed 3 new departments to enhance

value to end user

. Marketing - Expert at indentifying and targeting customer base for

image/awareness/sales

. Sales - Experience in both D2C and B2B sales

. Computer Skills - Versed in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WIDE OPEN WEST, North Olmsted, Ohio

2013-2014

Right-Of-Entry Representative

Responsible for securing right-of-entry access agreements for multiple

dwelling complexes and private housing developments. Negotiate all aspects

of multi-year contracts including revenue-sharing proposals in order to

achieve favorable terms with property owner/management companies. Achieved

109% of budgeted goals for units under contract.

NORTH STAR MEMORIAL GROUP, North Olmsted, Ohio

2012-2013

Family Service Advisor

Direct sales representative responsible for selling both at-time-of-need

and pre-arranged cemetery property and services. Developed strategic

partnerships with area churches in assisting families at time of loss.

Responsibilities include cold-calling, telemarketing prospecting and

meeting/exceeding sales quota.

TIME WARNER CABLE, Cleveland, Ohio

2006-2011

Community Relations Manager

Served as community contact to promote TWC's philanthropic efforts to over

1,600 primary, secondary and high schools within our service area. Served

as media liaison to press when required. Promoted and supported several

community outreach programs to demonstrate TWC's commitment in being a good

corporate citizen.

. Coordinator of company's philanthropic initiative "Connect A Million

Minds" promoting science education to middle school students.

. Co-creator of "Kids Speak Out" voter awareness campaign in partnership

with WVIZ (PBS affiliate). Host of special "Kids Speak Out" aired on

WVIZ in April 2008.

. Produced and hosted several television shows including: "Ask Time

Warner Cable" and the live broadcasts of both 2010 and 2011 "St.

Patrick's Day Parade." Program aired to all 950,000 cable customers.

Managed "Local on Demand" video service resulting in 127% increase to

viewership over 1 year.

. Created and executed division wide school supply charity drive

resulting in $25,000 in donations.

. Initiated positive press coverage with "Take a Veteran to School"

event at 7 local schools within 3 years in partnership with The

History Channel.

ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS, Cleveland, Ohio

2000-2006

Government Affairs Manager 2005-2006

Served as company liaison for 32 cities regarding customer care, public

safety and school communication issues. Assured contract compliance and

provided the renewal and transfer of all local franchise agreements with

local elected officials, under Adelphia's Chapter 13 filing, in preparation

of Time Warner Cable/Comcast acquisition.

. Lobbied state-level elected officials regarding issues important to

the cable television industry.

. Spokesman required at area city council meetings and testified on

transfer consent process on behalf of company.

Community Affairs Manager

2000-2005

Developed and executed plans to introduce new cable television provider in

northeast Ohio market. Established

strategic partnerships with community leaders and organizations to

reinforce our public relations efforts in support of the introduction of

new telecommunications provider. Created photo opportunities and events to

further promote branding message.

. Created joint media partnership with Great Lakes Science Center to

promote "Titanic: The Exhibition"

. Campaign leader of company's semi-annual American Red Cross blood

drive. Totaling 264 units.

. Created "A Ton of Food" drive which collected over 4,000 lbs. of food

distributed to areas food shelters.

. Established "Done In A Day" projects for company employees to

participate in.

. Coordinated Cleveland area appearance for C-SPAN School Bus

appearances at area high schools and universities. Estimated 400

students attended events.

. Produced and hosted "Ask Adelphia," a customer information program to

further promote and support new product launches.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Marketing Manager - Planned advertising campaigns for 308,000 subscriber

system

Competitive Marketing Manager - Monitored, tracked and provided

intelligence on new entrants to market.

Telemarketing Sales Supervisor - Directed and managed 8 person

telemarketing department for out-bound upgrades of 10,000 subscribers

system. Developed promotions for incremental revenue.

Direct Sales Representative - Door-to-door selling of cable television

service to consumers

Business to Business Sales Representative - Sold radio advertising for

WKWK1400AM, Wheeling, WV.

Trainer - Trained all new Direct Sales Representatives in door-to-door and

cold calling sales techniques.

Real Estate Sales Representative - Achieved over $2.1 million in

residential real estate property sales.

EDUCATION

Ohio University - Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications

TRAINING

Cleveland Leadership Institute Symposium - Greater Cleveland Partnership,

2009

Crisis Communication and Media Training - Bill Koch, Consultant, 2008

Essentials of Management - Right Management Inc., 2010

YouToo! Social Media Conference - Public Relations Society of America/Akron

Chapter, 2010 and 2011

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