Ruth Mariel Orozco
*** * ******* ***** ****. Unit #3701
Henderson, NV 89012
Mobile: 954-***-**** ? E-mail: ***********@*****.***
PROFILE: Successful professional with more than 14 years of experience
with a focus in the areas of Project and Account Management in the
Web/interactive and print media industry during the last 7 years. I am a
dynamic individual that adapts easily to fast pace working environments.
I'm detail oriented and can work alone or as part of a team.
SKILLS:
Project Management
Negotiation and Closing
E-commerce & SEO
Account Management
Sales & Marketing
Event Planning
Bilingual - English and Spanish
New Business Development
Staff Management
SOFTWARE: @Task, Creative Manager Pro, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint,
Act!, MS Project 2003, MS Visio 2003, Dot Project, Microsoft Share Point.
EDUCATION: B.S. Information Technology, University of Phoenix -
Plantation, FL., May 2004.
Intermediate Search Engine Marketing Certification, SEM
Certified - Ft Lauderdale, FL., 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
FIRECRACKER MEDIA MANAGEMENT - Plantation, FL and Las Vegas, NV
Aug. '06 - Present
Owner - I created this company to provide Web design, print, video
production and operation management services to accounts acquired at
Photowalk Productions dissolution and to others I have acquired over time.
. Acquisition, sales, maintenance and retention of accounts.
. Management of projects in the areas of Web development and print
design for clients like Lennar Homes, 5Palms, Black Mountain Villas,
Recruit Radar, among others.
. Development and creation of proposals, presentations, contract
negotiation and closing for prospects and clients
. Implementation and management of project set-up, deliverables, client
brief, workflow and deadline scheduling.
. Contract negotiation and management of over 15 freelancers used to
develop a variety of projects.
. Most recent project :
o Fulltiltpoker.com - Served as a consultant for the rollout and
training of a project management web-based application. The
selected product was @Task and aimed to structure a better
workflow for the video production and post-production teams in
Las Vegas, USA; Vancouver, CA and Dublin, IR.
ACTION ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES - Margate, FL
June '07 - March '08
Senior Project Manager - Project/Account Management role with this 5 year
old Web design company.
. Responsible to oversee over 1.5 million dollars a year in projects
from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Account.
. Management of projects in the areas of Web development using
technologies or programming like, CMS v2.1 (Ektron), DNN, HTML, Flash,
Java, External data feeds, SEO, etc.
. Implemented the use of RAD and JAD methodologies for the management of
the entire project development life cycle - set -up project
deliverables, time line, client brief, site architecture, workflow,
deadline scheduling, quality control, delivery and training. as well
the implementation of Creative Management Pro web application for
project tracking.
. Responsible for each project budget and P&L.
. Management and supervision of 17 on-site and remote personnel.
. Intensive daily e-mail and phone communications with internal
personnel and clients.
. Business Development for the acquisition of new accounts.
. Development and creation of proposals, presentations, contract
negotiation and closing for prospects and clients.
. Event planning for business development activities such as, Cocktail
Parties, Formal Events and Trade Shows.
HOSTWAY CORPORATION (Formerly Affinity Internet) - Fort Lauderdale, FL
March '07 - June '07
Custom Web Specialist - Project/Account Management role with one largest
Web hosting companies in the world with multiple offices in the USA and 9
other countries through out the world.
. Management of projects in the areas of Web development using
technologies or programming like, HTML, Flash, PHP, My SQL, External
data feeds, SEO, etc.
. Account Management and retention.
. Responsible for each project budget and P&L
. Implementation and management of project set-up, deliverables, client
brief, site architecture, workflow, deadline scheduling and quality
control.
. Management and supervision of the daily activities of the on-site and
overseas teams for the Web development, programming and graphic design
of each project.
. Intensive daily e-mail and phone communications with internal
personnel and clients.
PHOTOWALK PRODUCTIONS - Boca Raton, FL
July '03 - Sept.' 06
Project Manager and Account Executive - Dual role helping this multimedia
agency develop its client base and managing on going and new projects
. Management of projects totaling more than $600,000.00 per year.
. Responsible for each project budget and P&L.
. Implementation and management of project set-up, deliverables, client
brief, workflow and deadline scheduling.
. Manage and oversee the daily activities of the Web development,
Creative and Audio/Visual teams for the development of a variety of
projects and products like; Web site development, Search Engine
Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, database/business applications,
E-mail marketing, corporate image identity development, product and
corporate branding, marketing programs, public relations and print
design from inception through delivery.
. Acquisition, maintenance and retention of accounts like, Lennar Homes,
Optima Properties, Kenco Communities, Spa at Wellington Green, Triple
Crown Printing, Zuckerman Homes, 5 Palms, Pinnacle Development, among
many others.
. Worked in conjunction with several advertising agencies in the
development of projects like; video productions, web development and
print design for several local clients.
. Development and implementation of the corporate marketing plan and
public relations.
. Intensive professional networking events attendance for lead
generation.
. Development and creation of proposals and presentations for prospects
and clients.
. Intensive daily e-mail and phone communications with internal
personnel and clients.
. Event planning for business development activities such as, Cocktail
Parties, Formal Events and Trade Shows.
ASCENDANT MEDIA /RIFACIL.COM - Nashville, TN
Sept. '00 - May '01
Director of Business Development for LA and US Hispanic Markets -
Promotional development and sales for a provider of online marketing
solutions.
. Home-office based out of Hollywood Beach, FL for the Latin American
Market.
. Newly created division revenue goals achieved by the second month.
. Charged with identify new potential business partners based on
financial stability, market share and strategies for acquisition of
clients or members.
. Full Profit & Loss accountability throughout the region.
. Created a Sales/Marketing Plan targeted for the Latin American and US
Hispanic Markets.
. Directed selling efforts of other 4 representatives throughout the
region.
. Member of the project team assigned to create the new corporate identity.
. Event planning for business development activities such as, Cocktail
Parties, Formal Events and Trade Shows.
. Traveled over 50% of the time.