RYAN J. SCHAUL
**** ********* *****, ******** *******, CO 80922
719-***-**** ~ *************@*******.***
EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree in Marketing • 12/2006
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science Degree Major Concentration in Marketing • 12/2002
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Minor Concentration Public Relations & Organizational Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CUKJATI brand development + creative 4/2007 to present
Managing Partner
Manages and develops Cukjati’s complete client and project list. Supervises all day-to-day
operations and projects from conception to implementation to completion. Oversees and executes
account and client service, project and traffic management, and media buying services for the
agency, as well.
• Currently holds Certified Agency Account Manager credentials through Second Wind’s
Agency Certified Program
• Develops, manages, and implements key marketing strategies and collateral including
advertising, promotions, sales, media, direct marketing, and public relations
• Negotiates fulfillment and vendor pricing and contracts, and managed vendor delivery.
• Manages and negotiates client media buys
• Major client list includes (but not limited to): Colorado Springs Economic Development
Corporation, United States Air Force Athletics, Memorial Health System, United States
Olympic Committee, Junior Achievement Worldwide, Pikes Peak United Way,
Compassion International
YOURHUB AT COLORADOSPRINGS.COM 2006-2007
Marketing Manager
Managed the development and implementation of a new online/print product Your Hub at
ColoradoSprings.com. Responsible for increasing both web traffic and user-generated content
(online), and advertising dollars (print). Created and implemented product promotions for both
online and print and distribution strategy for print.
• Managed a $200,000 advertising budget to help promote the product with promotion
giveaways and advertising
• Supervised and coordinated an 8-person Street Team for product promotion at
community events
• Grew the print and online product to 5 additional community neighborhoods.
• Increased the number of registered users from 500 to 2,000 in a single month
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 2005-2006
Marketing Coordinator
Coordinated various marketing strategies and projects for marketing arm of company. Conducted
project and workflow management for individual and group policy products.
• Assisted in the research, content management, copyediting, and publishing of a major
book project.
• Led and implemented an internal and external communications strategy with a new
medium of video email technology.
THE GAZETTE 2003-2005
Promotions & Sponsorships Manager
Negotiated and executed sponsorship and trade contracts with The Gazette’s multiple community
partners. Responsible for creation, development, and implementation of reader sales promotions
designed to increase newspaper readership and classified/display advertising dollars.
• Negotiated and executed over 30 sponsorship/trade contracts valued over $500,000.
• Promoted to this role from The Gazette’s Classified Advertising Department.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
7-10 years professional experience
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2008 Graduate of Pikes Peak Leadership NOW! program
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Certified Agency Account Manager
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Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, and Workamajig, an agency-based
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project management software system
Knowledgeable with digital marketing, including social media, SEO/SEM, PPC, etc.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Youth Boys Baseball & Basketball Coach
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Volunteer American Red Cross Annual Fundraiser Committee Member
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Volunteer Community Partnership for Childhood Development
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Volunteer Member of the Chamber Strategic Communications Council
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Shooks Run Clean-Up Volunteer
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State Games of America Volunteer
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Care and Share Food Bank Volunteer
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