Customer Service Marketing

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

Posted:

August 13, 2010

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Resume:

Ryan Garcia

**** ****** ***** ******

Weston, FL 33331-5019

954-***-****

**********@***.***

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking to grow professionally in the marketing field while applying

my creativity, writing savvy, and willingness to learn and acquire new

skills.

EDUCATION

University of Miami

August 2007

. Bachelor of Science in Communication

. Dual Advertising/International Studies major

. Latin America topical focus for International Studies major

. Golden Key

Broward Community College

June 2004

. Associate of Arts

. Graduated with High Honors

. International Relations major with emphasis in Latin America

. Phi Theta Kappa

EXPERIENCE

Copywriter/Content Specialist

April 2010 - August 2010

Destination Rewards, Boca Raton, FL

. Wrote product descriptions for items in catalog

. In charge of QA for copy and images, which entailed editing copy for

grammar and punctuation and making sure images are correct

. Produced and/or edited content for corporate communications projects

. Wrote articles for corporate newsletter

Internet Marketing/Business Development Specialist

December 2009 - Present

VentNation.com, Weston, FL

. Increased web presence for both websites, VentNation.com and

FreeCreditQuiz.com.

. Undertook reputation management campaign for both websites which

entailed soliciting site reviews and writing press releases

. Implemented social media strategies to increase awareness and build

links

. Wrote all content for FreeCreditQuiz.com

Search Engine Optimization Specialist

April 2009 - December 2009

Datanet Processing, Boca Raton, FL

. Successfully increased search engine rankings and produced content for

six websites - PaydayLoansIn1Hour.com, OneHourCash.com, Payday.pro,

WeGiveCash.com, Cash-In-1-Hour.com, and PayAdvanceLending.com

. Produced copy for EzineArticles.com, GoArticles.com, and various other

sites under the pseudonym "Simon Lowenstein" to drive traffic to

company verticals

. Created press releases for websites as well as for company initiatives

. Successfully implemented social media strategies to build links to

company websites

Advertising Coordinator

August 2008 - January 2009

World Avenue, Sunrise, FL

. Conducted market research for promotions utilizing the Internet and

demographic information stored in company database

. Conceptualized highly-successful promotions using consumer analysis

and demographic research

. Produced copy for promotions and SEO

. Assisted with project management and traffic of company-wide

initiatives

Export Marketing Analyst

September 2007 - August 2008

Dixie Foods, Miami, FL

. Performed research of Central American marketplace to determine target

accounts

. Utilized the Internet to research consumer buying habits in Central

America and applied research to business development plans

. Performed copywriting tasks for promotional materials

. Provided customer service and supply-chain functions to clients

International Business Intern

January 2007 - August 2007

Unilever, Weston, FL

. Utilized the Internet and company database to research and assess

Caribbean market viability for Unilever product line

. Applied research and consumer analysis data to marketing

reports/materials used by clients in the Caribbean

. Provided customer service to key clients in Caribbean and South

America

. Assisted in organization of promotional events in Caribbean in

connection with launching of the Axe brand

Integrated Production Intern

August 2006 - December 2006

Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Miami, FL

. Performed consumer research analysis on behalf of Volkswagen to

determine target demographic for "Fast" Volkswagen vehicles

. Prepared reports applying consumer research findings to be sent to

clients

. Worked with producers to ensure tasks were met

. Took inventory of props, wardrobe, etc. that were featured in