R. Wade Fulton
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abk070@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
July 2010 - Present Keller Williams Realty - Nashville, TN - Licensed
Affiliate Broker
July 2008 - March 2010 O'Brien Technologies - Roanoke, VA
Director of Sales and Marketing
. Drove design and development of innovative new speech-generating
device to help stroke survivors living with Aphasia communicate, thus
improving their quality of life.
. Planned, designed, and implemented marketing campaigns to sell company
products - print, web, and trade show initiatives resulting in a
streamlined database of contacts and leads.
. Coordinated with leading professionals in the industry to help build
credibility for the Company and conduct clinical evaluations of our
speech-generating device in the Nation's leading Stroke and Aphasia
centers such as the Kessler Institute and National Rehabilitation
Hospital.
. Directed the Loaner Outreach Program, allowing healthcare
professionals to evaluate our product with their clients before
purchasing.
. Developed a Key Center Program for evaluation and distribution of
product. Key Centers were offered incentives such as wholesale pricing
and CEU credits for their Speech-Language Pathologists who conduct
training and client evaluations of our speech-generating system.
. Established the O'Brien Ambassador Program - a nationally recognized
product support program to assist end users with the set up and use of
our system.
. Wrote and produced training materials for sales team, Speech-Language
Pathologists, and end-users.
. Managed Salesforce.com database of leads, contacts, and sales
activities.
. Recruited, managed, trained, and directed sales team.
July 1997 - July 2008 Accredo - Nashville, TN
Marketing Manager June 2006 - July 2008
. Restructured Marketing Department, extended creative reach, and
broadened the in-house resources resulting in the continued expansion
of market share and increased brand awareness, further establishing
the Company's position in the marketplace.
. Developed new marketing/operations programs targeted toward the ever-
changing landscape of the healthcare industry.
. Implemented aggressive sales strategies and played an integral role in
the necessary redirection of our industry image and directives.
Art Director September 2002 - June 2006
. Managed all in-house and contracted creative initiatives related to
division (HHS) projects.
. Served as chief designer for all three divisions of Accredo.
. Further established and maintained division's position as the central
creative resource within
. the corporation.
Graphic Designer September 2000 - September 2002
. Developed the printed and online image of all sales and marketing
initiatives.
. Created internationally award-winning marketing campaign.
. Designed family of four web sites for Accredo Health Group.
. Created Accredo Health, Inc. Corporate Annual Report.
Marketing Design Coordinator July 1997 - September 2000
. Responsible for all in-house design projects related to corporate
branding, marketing collateral, advertising, and sales-driven
materials.
. Developed new corporate identity and implemented corporate design
standards.
June 1995 - March 1997 Columbia/HCA - Nashville, TN
Presentation and Design Coordinator
. Responsible for the writing, creation, and design of all presentations
for the CEO and Vice President
. of Investor Relations.
. Served as associate designer of corporate marketing materials and
government relations communications.
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA - 1995
. BFA - Major in Graphic Design
. Minors in Art History and Photography
Brentwood Academy Brentwood, TN - 1991
HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS
Eagle Scout and Brotherhood Member of the Order of the Arrow
REALTOR and member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors
Dorsey Scholarship - Savannah College of Art and Design 1991 - 1995
Governor's School for the Arts - Summer 1990
Board of Directors, United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots of Middle
Tennessee 2000 - 2005
Technical Director - Brentwood Academy 1990 - 1991
Multiple design awards throughout school and professional career