Dan S. Karolewicz
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082
C: 904-***-****
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dan has more than 22 years of sales. marketing, advertising, branding and
public relations experience gained within agency, governmental and DMO
environments. Dan's strong drive and "get it done" attitude has contributed
to
his success, which has also included the areas of business development,
sales management, advertising specialist, marketing director, relationship
management and cost control, providing exceptional experience
and versatility.
Competencies
. Marketing Communications
. Public Relations, Advertising & Media Planning, including Media
Relations, New Business Development and Relationship Management
. Writing Press Releases (AP Style)
. Web copy, including strategic SEO / SEM
. Online Marketing & Social Media
. Development and Implementation of Strategic Marketing, Advertising
& Media Plans and Budgets
Interpersonal
. Excellent interpersonal skills
. Capacity to relate to all levels of management and clients
. Personable, articulate and professional
. Strong reputation for integrity
. Equally comfortable working independently or in groups
. Diverse skill set with valuable flexibility and knowledge
. Well-versed in business partnership development
EXPERIENCE
2011 - 2013
Director of Production and Marketing
Bahamian Government, Ministry of Tourism
Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
. Provided strategic marketing, sales, media and public relations planning
for the
Bahamas outer islands
. Directly involved in development and implementation of marketing plans
and budgets
. Provided direction for advertising, collateral, websites, events and
promotions
. Provided social media marketing, competitive assessments; strategic
planning;
community development and management; content creation; ROI monitoring
. Client relations, accounts management and retention programs
. Production in a transparent government environment
2008-2011
Title: Director of Marketing and Production
Kreinest & Associates, Jacksonville, Florida
(Marketing & Advertising Agency)
. Complete project management for full service advertising & marketing
agency
. Maintained strict marketing budgets and timelines in a fast paced, hectic
atmosphere
. Primary point-of-contact / manager for all marketing initiatives
including
development of creative briefs through implementation
. Account management & new business development
. Copywriting, social media and press releases
. Managed over 100 vendors and clients, locally and internationally
2006 - 2008
Title: Director of Marketing / Account executive
Allied Graphics, Jacksonville, Florida
. Oversaw sales and marketing team
. Created new products to aid existing client in marketing campaigns
including
social media, SMS and creative print concepts
. Managed staff of 15 sales professionals
1995 - 2006
Title: Director of Marketing/Account Executive
Drummond Press, Jacksonville, Florida
. Oversaw sales and marketing team
. Created new products to aid existing client in marketing campaigns
including
social media, SMS and creative print concepts
. Managed staff of 2000 sales professionals
. Managed 275 franchises throughout the United States and Canada
WORK REFERENCES
"Dan is the classic 'go to guy,' a producer who gets it done on deadline,
done on the money and--best of all--gets it done right every time. A
creative problem solver, sales director, creative advertiser and marketer
and a genuinely nice guy who can morph into a Pitt Bull with vendors when
he's forced to, Dan would make a highly productive add to any advertising
agency
Jim Bosha, CD/Chief Copywriter, Kreinest & Associates
"Great to work with. Massive knowledge in advertising, sales and marketing
resources. Dan knows how to get the best work produced on-time, and way
under budget. Period."
Jim Kinder, ACD, Kreinest & Associates ?
CLIENT REFERENCES
"I have worked on major key accounts with Dan's expertise. These accounts
have included Wal-Mart, Chrysler, AT&T and Brinker International
Restaurants. Dan has always provided excellent marketing concepts with
impeccable sales management and great direction which helped to ensure
these key accounts increased sales by over 200%
Tom Orr, Valpak
"Dan Karolewicz consistently provided excellent PR and social media for
projects awarded. Dan worked closely with ownership to ensure reasonable
costs and highest quality were the hallmarks of any job produced for our
company. With Dan's knowledge in marketing and advertising we were able to
increase revenue by over 100% from prior years. "Great guy to work with"
Robert Mesen, Cox Target Media
ENTREPRENEURIAL
2006 - Present
Founder, President: Mag-It
US Patent holder, 7,063,258
Jacksonville, Florida
. Concepted and created a unique direct mail platform
. Developed business plan, brand and licensing strategies
. Secured licensees throughout the United States
. Provided creative and sales direction along with technical assistance
EDUCATION
University of Miami, 1987
BA Business
DIGITAL
. MAC OS X and Windows XP
. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
. Adobe Acrobat and CS
. Google Analytics, Facebook Insights and other Metrics Tools
. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Various Other Social Media Platforms