TOM RENICK
Pearland, TX 77584
CELL/TEXT: 940-***-****
E-MAIL: *****************@*****.***
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Proficient marketing communications professional with experience in technology-based communications
and software companies. Able to execute programs, collateral materials and events using coordination,
leadership, writing and creative skills. Uses creative and project management abilities for on-budget and
on-time deliverables while tracking results. Works independently or in a team. Entrepreneurial spirit
with start-up experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Manage direct reports, vendors, consultants, agencies, and volunteers
• Market to small companies as well as high-profile and Fortune 500 customers (e.g. The White House,
General Motors, IBM, Wal-Mart, American Express, etc.) across various vertical markets
• Project manage small-to-large events and marketing materials: able to oversee, advise, develop, launch,
and measure for effectiveness
• Write marketing literature: Web copy, collateral, presentations and public relations materials
• Coordinate trades shows: coordinated more than 1,000 trade shows and 13 large customer/B2B
conferences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MURALS BY RENICK*, Houston, TX
Principal/Muralist 9/2007 to Present
Create custom murals, decorative painting, and faux finishes for local and national commercial and
residential use. Manage marketing through Web content, social media, SEO, directory listings, and cold
calls.
*Mural and faux finishing provider (www.MuralsByRenick.com)
BEARCOM WIRELESS WORLDWIDE**, Garland, TX
Director of Marketing 11/2002 to 12/2006
Created and managed multiple vertical market programs for B2B and B2C contact. Managed trade shows,
Web conferences, Internet blasts, direct mail, advertising and press releases. Supervised coop program
($1.1M+ annually) and governed compliance. Tracked, measured and reported campaign results to
executive staff. Collaborated with senior management, sales and subject-matter experts to develop
campaigns. Executed and managed marketing collateral materials and placement of media. Provided
marketing support for 26 nationwide branches. Managed staff of two.
• Produced $16M+ from marketing programs (averaged 400% ROI)
• Managed Motorola-funded trade-in campaign for 3 months resulting in $560K in revenue
• Reinstated marketing efforts after two-year cessation period and increased market awareness with
strategic use of coop funds
• Project managed 120+ trade shows
**BearCom is the largest wireless distributor of Motorola and Icom radios in the U.S. BearCom distributes Wi-Fi, broadband,
mesh networking, IP surveillance, VoIP and Sprint/Nextel cell phone solutions. ULTRAK, INC Lewisville, TX
Director of Marketing Communications 1/2002 to 11/2002
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Produced direct-mail and sales materials, advertising, trade shows and press releases for domestic and
international lead generation. Managed business partner program materials and coop funds. Managed staff
of five, outside agencies and consultants during corporate restructuring period.
• Completed 85% of 1-year project backlog in 7 months: completed 50 specification sheets and 30 trade
shows
• Supervised marketing style guide and resolved trademark issues with legal counsel
• Reduced collateral production time by 20% and improved accuracy with new tracking process
• Developed marketing plan, brand identity and collateral for re-launch of subsidiary company into
market
***Publicly-traded manufacturer/distributor of integrated access control and CCTV security solutions, intercom and PA products.
Marketed to domestic and international commercial/industrial entities, retail and government.
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RENICK MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Boynton Beach, FL
Principal 2/2001 to 12/2001
Made sales calls, and performed marketing and administrative functions of start-up business. Coordinated
trade shows, designed exhibits, created collateral materials, and developed Web site.
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CASI-RUSCO, INC., Boca Raton, FL
Manager of Marketing Communications 2/1994 to 1/2001
Developed marcom department: created sales and marketing collateral, advertising, video presentations,
packaging, company store, and public relations materials. Project managed special events: trade shows,
customer conferences and sales meetings. Directed business theater presentations and created customer
presentation center. Managed staff of five, outside agencies and consultants.
• Saved $3M through development of marcom department created 90% of all materials in house
• Saved $400K through negotiations with Ritz-Carlton for customer conferences
• Increased trade show traffic by 650% over 3-years with new marketing strategy
• Improved business partner exposure by 400% with development of trade show program
Access control systems software and hardware manufacturer and distributor for national and international companies,
including Fortune 100.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE), Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, cum laude
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AFFILIATIONS
1. Former member of the Trade Show Advisory Committee for the American Society for Industrial
Security (ASIS)
2. Former TS2 member and student