Marketing Sales

Jan C. Ocean

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Chandler, AZ 85249 E-mail: ***.*****@*****.***

Executive Profile

An innovative marketing and communications leader with extensive experience in strategic

planning, problem solving, and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. An excellent

motivator with the ability to plan, organize, and deliver effective solutions while maximizing

organizational results. A results-oriented critical thinker with well-developed analytical abilities

and a solid record of good strategic judgment. A skilled communicator who emphasizes

motivating team members, developing business relationships and presenting a clear, concise

vision of strategy.

Areas of Expertise

* Communications/PR * Product and brand management

* Marketing/ Team building * Cross functional team leadership

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

TSYS, Phoenix, AZ 2011-2013

Senior Communications and Marketing Manager

Provided strategic advice and counsel to executive management regarding internal

communications and initiatives for one of the largest transaction processing organizations in

the world.

• Collaborated with internal partners to integrate and prioritize communications

including earnings reports, executive speeches and external industry publications

• Developed and implemented strategic communication initiatives that inform

multiple audiences in support of corporate objectives

• Defined key messages to support the organization's objectives, created/wrote e-

publications and developed multi-media tools to support the division's value

proposition

Fiserv, Columbus, OH 2008-2011

Senior Communications and Marketing Manager

Provided executive communications support for the largest provider of information

technology services to the financial services industry.

• Reviewed complex data and provide clear, actionable plans to management

• Developed and managed integrated communications programs that distill content

and messaging across all media forms including; print, Web, and road shows

• Directly supported communication efforts for CIO with presentations, speeches

and talking points

• Managed multiple newsletters, intranet content, presentation development,

meeting facilitation, and executive speaking engagements

• Led a global team of professionals, coached technology managers to tell

compelling stories and help drive culture change

AWH, Columbus, OH 2006-2008

Director, Content Management Marketing and Sales Development

Developed sales, marketing and customer support efforts for Web software organization.

• Increased sales to existing Government clients with cross sell initiatives

• Revised two company Websites for improved searchability

• Developed marketing literature to convey new and existing product benefits

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Ohio Department of Education, Columbus, Ohio 2005-2006

Director of Communications and Marketing

Recruited to develop and deliver communications programs and public relations support

that support the agency goals. Managed a staff of 60.

• Directed a re-designed Web presence with over 80,000 pages of content

• Wrote and managed talking points for Ohio Superintendent of Schools

• Improved client relations with reorganization of communications and public relations

Champion Worldwide Solutions, Columbus, OH 2004-2006

VP, Marketing and Communications

Led the strategy, vision, and execution of marketing and business initiatives for a greenfield

international logistics organization. Responsibilities included marketing, strategic alliances,

coordinating proprietary software development, and product management.

• Built multi-year marketing and competitive intelligence programs as well as drove

execution of positioning with customers, partners and press

• Grew new business to third largest U.S. provider in 24 months

• Managed strategic partner relationships with private industry and government agencies.

• Negotiated discount rate with the U.S. Postal Service for aggregated services

LexisNexis, Dayton, OH 2003-2004

Director of Marketing and Sales Operations

Recruited to direct and implement a comprehensive marketing, advertising and public

relations program, including brand positioning and message strategy for identity and fraud

information solutions. Managed a staff of 6 professionals.

• Implemented word optimization for multiple products on multiple search engines

• Developed re-branding strategy for current and acquired products

• Collaborated with internal partners to integrate and prioritize internal and external

communications, product development, marketing, and promotional literature

1996-2003

J.P. Morgan Chase, Garden City, NY and Columbus, OH

VP, National Product Marketing and Communications

Recruited to direct program development and market analysis to determine competitive

positioning/valuation and pricing. Managed a staff of 15 associates who developed and

communicated over 500 marketing programs monthly which supported over $2 billion in

originations per month. Responsible for P&L, product risk, competitive positioning,

communications, resource allocation, and industry market share.

• Increased market share 50%, from 2.5% to 5% in three years

• Conducted monthly business review meetings with senior executives

• Represented the bank as an industry expert on an association Board of Directors

• Successfully consolidated over 50 regional businesses into a national business

• Generated cost savings of $1.5 million annually

• Developed programs used to grow business from $16 to $20 billion in 2 years

National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), McLean, VA 1982– 1996

Editor/Publisher, NADA Used Car Guide

Education and Training

BS in Liberal Arts (Public Relations and Pre-Law), Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Six Sigma Green Belt training // Project Management Training // Workforce Diversity

Franklin County Board of Elections Poll Official // Past VP, Assoc of Consumer Vehicle Lessors

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