James Ropers

Cell: 405-***-**** Email: ad25m8@r.postjobfree.com Oklahoma City, OK 73112 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/james-jim-ropers/ Marketing Director

Strategic Marketing Planning & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Revenue Growth A seasoned growth catalyst who combines business development expertise with a distinctive marketing skillset to drive remarkable gains in market share and profit performance. Proven success turning around lagging operations and preparing firms for better market share. Unique skill-set based upon entrepreneurial experience backed by outstanding ability to spearhead product lifecycle from concept to market launch. History of creating multi-million-dollar revenue streams by outperform competitors and closing profitable deals. Strive to optimize operations by reducing costs and improving service quality while strengthening bottom-line operations. Subject matter expertise in go-to-market strategies deliver unique value proposition to customers and target audience. CORE COMPETENCIES

Sales & Marketing Strategy Negotiation & Partnership Revenue Growth Territory Management & Development New Business Development Process Change & Improvements Product Launching & Promotion Customer Relation Management Market research & Analysis Cross-functional Team Leadership Public Speaking & Presentation Team Building & Motivation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPCHOICE, LLC, Oklahoma City, Ok Sep 2020 – Present Director of Business Development and Marketing

Manage all aspects of business development operations including identifying potential customers, maintaining sound relationships with existing clients, promoting new products and services, and following up on new business initiatives.

Design and implement cost savings strategies within medical case management to minimize company costs.

Systemize all departmental operational procedures increasing efficiency and decreasing production errors and lead time

Liaise with several departments of the company to ensure compliance protocols and maximize clients' experience.

Lead business development meetings from initial conversation to deal execution and establish brand awareness. American International Group, Dallas, TX Dec 2002 – Jul 2020 Pre-Injury Consultant

Spearheaded medical management services of 7 state territories and introduced various cost-saving programs resulting in 15-20% savings of company expenses. Directed meetings and provided exceptional customer service.

Delivered employees and staff with Workers Compensation Claims solutions while adhering to state laws and regulations.

Coordinated cost containment medical management services and promoted work programs with new and existing insured's.

Actively registered Insureds in State-mandated Health Care networks. Organized product vendor fairs to better align adjustors with contracted vendors’ requirements. Represented company at professional meetings with Superannuation Accounts.

Offered best-in-class support to customers by face-to-face interaction or phone conversations and responded to queries.

Optimized operations and workflow to accelerate profit gains and conducted contract negotiations with competitive vendors.

Acted as the first point of contact with insureds to answer inquiries and facilitated in coordination with other staff.

Exhibited in-depth knowledge of Salesforce to analyzed and compile data collected from various sources. OTHER PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Marketing Account Executive, CompChoice, Oklahoma City, OK

Drove telephonic nurse case management sales by 100,000 covered lives while working as an Account Executive.

Executed optimal sales techniques to achieve commercial objectives for all Workers Compensation customers. EDUCATION

Bachelors, Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK