Marketing Professional
Resume:
Ryan Parker
Denver, CO 80203
*******.******@*****.***
Work
Director of Brands
NICHE technologies, Inc.
Denver, CO
February 2008 - June 2009
■ developed creative strategy for design initiatives across web, print, video, advertising and copy writing
■ established identities, guidelines and brand positioning for more than 30 internally-developed entities
■ defined design standards, web layout and effective ad campaigns contributing to 200,000+ visitors monthly
■ completed CSS-ready graphics templates for more than a dozen member sites of the NICHE properties Network including FAIRWAYproperties.com, ECOproperties.com and LuxuryProperty.com
■ created and managed all supporting graphics and print materials including marketing collateral, online advertising campaigns, and essential business documents responsible for growing a consistent, branded user experience
■ performed brand positioning, consulting and design services for select partners and clients under tight deadlines, consistently resulting in new business development and directly responsible for additional bottom-line revenue
Design Consultant
McGriff Group, Sponsorship Marketing & Activation
Jacksonville Beach, FL
March 2007 - December 2007
■ led design, scheduling and hands-on operation of C-level executive golf academy at Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a successful networking venue for the entertainment of Zurich executives and official guests
■ created executive presentation for successful client sponsorship renewal with PGA TOUR
■ managed successful operation of the UBS 17th Challenge, a fan-interactive marketing venue at THE PLAYERS championship creating more than 100,000 brand impressions for UBS during tournament week
■ co-created company deck for distribution to prospective clients, consistently securing new business
■ developed templates for web graphics, printed documents and presentations, reducing rework and increasing internal efficiency across multiple platforms and channels
Development Manager
Intrawest Corporation, Placemaking Southeast
Orlando, FL
May 2005 - May 2006
■ consolidated overall plan and single-handedly managed design, budgeting, approvals, staff opinion and buy-in, FF&E selection and procurement, build-out and successful implementation of interior office renovation
■ engaged in conceptualization and master planning of 350-acre option parcel for proposed resort
■ routed golf course and ensured satisfaction of all residential, commercial and service program criteria for parcel
■ played key role in envisioning and story-writing process, directly contributing to aesthetic and design guidelines
■ assisted in securing and preparing new office space for corporate expansion including tenant improvements and lease negotiation
■ evaluated and performed QA on advanced employee intranet system as select member of beta testing team
■ invited to and completed Intrawest Ways apprenticeship program
■ managed consultant requests for proposals for successful architect of record and environmental graphics programs
■ built detailed organizational spreadsheets for FF&E procurement and budgeting for Westin hotel in Orlando, FL, and applauded for leading to on-target budget estimations
School
Master of Science Real Estate and Urban Analysis
University of Florida, Warrington College of Business
April 2005
Bachelor of Arts Economic Geography & Location Analysis
{Summa Cum Laude}
University of Florida
December 2002
Interests
Design: www.krop.com/rparker
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryanparker
Golf: Exceptional playing ability (+2 handicap), lifelong commitment to enjoying the game
Music: Accomplished bass guitarist, former Nashville session player
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe After Effects, MS Office
Noteworthy: Pixel-perfect attention to detail, passion for brand development
AIGA: American Institute of Graphic Arts, professional member
ULI: Urban Land Institute, young leader
Statement
The diversity of my background speaks to my ability to adapt to any environment and master anything thrown at me. I seek out opportunities that will challenge me both creatively and professionally. I draw great inspiration learning from the very brightest people in their given profession. As such, I am driven to soon become such an asset.
References available upon request.
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