RYAN OLEKSIAK
*** **** ****, **** ****, Ohio ****2 (C) 440-***-**** ****.********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Strategic Marketing and Communications Consultant with a firm grasp of corporate messaging and
branding. Possesses a strong work ethic, as well as exceptional writing, editing and research skills.
Skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills PowerPoint presentations
Excellent media contacts Excellent interpersonal skills
Brand development and management Exceptional attention to detail
Work History
07/2012 to 11/2013
On Premise Sales Representative
MillerCoors – Cleveland, OH
Business to business communications skills to create new and exciting promotions to sell more
product.
Using statistics and programming to sell new products to accounts and customers.
Communicating brand ideas to accounts and customers to get the company's message across.
Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic
planning for accounts.
Developed partnerships with local businesses to secure third party promotions.
Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions oriented
campaign themes.
06/2011 to 07/2012
Promotional Team Member
CBS Radio – Cleveland, OH
Communicated the station’s message to listeners during events to not only keep current listeners, but gain new
listeners.
Create an environment that would draw in customers and communicate the station’s brand
Executed promotions and events to entertain and market the radio stations.
05/2010 to 08/2010
Intern
Grog Shop – Cleveland Heights, OH
Used verbal, written, and online communication methods to promote concerts to the proper target
audience
Wrote press releases for numerous shows that were distributed to newspapers, magazines and
sponsors not only in the Cleveland area but also around the country
Booked music artists to perform concerts and reviewed contracts with managers
07/2010 to 06/2012
Expeditor, Server, Server's Assistant
Chinato – Cleveland, OH
Responsible for all garnishes for main courses, pasta, soups and potages.
Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service
Took food orders and relayed orders to kitchens or serving counters
Communicated with other kitchen team members to ensure food was prepared on time and correctly
Presented menus to patrons and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations
upon request
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies Applied Communication August 2010
Kent State University Kent, OH