Successful Interactive Project Manager
Resume:
RUTH M. OROZCO
Florida Address
Plantation, FL 33317
Nevada Address
Las Vegas, NV 89108
PROFILE: Successful professional with more than 12 years of experience with a focus in the areas of Project and Account Management in the web/interactive media industry during the last 7 years.
SKILLS:
Project Management
Negotiation and Closing
Time management
Account Management
Sales & Marketing Plans
Staff Management
Bilingual – English and Spanish
New Business Development
Strategic Planning
SOFTWARE: MS Word XP, MS Excel XP, MS PowerPoint, Creative Manager Pro, Act!, MS Project 2003, MS Visio 2003, Dot Project, Microsoft Share Point.
EDUCATION: B.S. Information Technology, University of Phoenix - Plantation, FL., May 2004.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ACTION ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES – Margate, FL June ’07 – March ‘08
Senior Project Manager – Project/Account Management role with this 5 year old Web design company.
Responsible for the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Account Management. A 1.5 million dollar a year account.
Management of projects in the areas of Web development using technologies or programming like, CMS v2.1 (Ektron) Content Management System, DNN, HTML, Flash, External data feeds, SEO, etc.
Responsible for each project budget and P&L
Implementation and management of the entire project development life cycle – set –up project deliverables, time line, client brief, site architecture, workflow, deadline scheduling, quality control, delivery and training.
Management and supervision of the daily activities of the on-site, remote and contractors teams for the Web development, programming and graphic design of each project.
Intensive daily e-mail and phone communications with internal personnel and clients.
Business Development for the acquisition of new accounts.
Development and creation of proposals, presentations, contract negotiation and closing for prospects and clients.
HOSTWAY CORPORATION (Formerly Affinity Internet) – Fort Lauderdale, FL Mar ’07 – June ‘07
Custom Web Specialist – Project/Account Management role with one of the five largest Web hosting companies in the world with offices in Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tampa, FL; Austin, Texas and 9 other countries through out the world.
Management of projects in the areas of Web development using technologies or programming like, HTML, Flash, PHP, My SQL, External data feeds, SEO, etc.
Account Management and retention.
Responsible for each project budget and P&L
Implementation and management of project set-up, deliverables, client brief, site architecture, workflow, deadline scheduling and quality control.
Management and supervision of the daily activities of the on-site and overseas teams for the Web development, programming and graphic design of each project.
Intensive daily e-mail and phone communications with internal personnel and clients.
FIRECRACKER MEDIA DESIGN – Plantation, FL Aug ’06 - Present
Owner – I created this company to provide support and services to some accounts acquired at Photowalk Productions dissolution.
Management of projects in the areas of Web development and print design.
Acquisition, maintenance and retention of accounts.
Development and creation of proposals and presentations for prospects and clients.
Implementation and management of project set-up, deliverables, client brief, workflow and deadline scheduling.
Contract negotiation and management of freelancers used to develop a variety of projects
PHOTOWALK PRODUCTIONS – Boca Raton, FL July ’03-Sept.’ 06
Project Manager and Account Executive – Dual role helping this multimedia agency develop its client base and managing on going and new projects
Management of projects totaling more than $600,000.00 per year.
Responsible for each project budget and P&L.
Implementation and management of project set-up, deliverables, client brief, workflow and deadline scheduling.
Manage and oversee the daily activities of the Web development, Creative and Audio/Visual teams for the development of a variety of projects and products like; Web site development, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, database/business applications, E-mail marketing, corporate image identity development, product and corporate branding, marketing programs, public relations and print design from inception through delivery.
Acquisition, maintenance and retention of accounts like, Lennar Homes, Optima Properties, Kenco Communities, Spa at Wellington Green, Triple Crown Printing, Zuckerman Homes, 5 Palms, Pinnacle Development, among many others.
Worked in conjunction with several advertising agencies in the development of projects like; video productions, web development and print design for several local clients.
Development and implementation of the corporate marketing plan and public relations.
Intensive professional networking events attendance for lead generation.
Development and creation of proposals and presentations for prospects and clients.
Intensive daily e-mail and phone communications with internal personnel and clients.
ASCENDANT MEDIA /RIFACIL.COM – Nashville, TN Sept ’00-May ’01
Director of Business Development for LA and US Hispanic Markets - Promotional development and sales for a provider of online marketing solutions.
Home-office based out of Hollywood Beach, FL for the Latin American Market.
Newly created division revenue goals achieved by the second month.
Charged with identify new potential business partners based on financial stability, market share and strategies for acquisition of clients or members.
Full Profit & Loss accountability throughout the region.
Created a Sales/Marketing Plan targeted for the Latin American and US Hispanic Markets.
Directed selling efforts of other 4 representatives throughout the region.
Member of the project team assigned to create the new corporate identity.
Traveled over 50% of the time.
FUSION NETWORKS, INC. / LATINFUSION.COM – Miami, FL Feb ’00-Jul ‘00
Senior Account Manager for LA and US Hispanic Markets - Developed, sold and implemented Business-to-Business Internet strategies.
Charged with the responsibility to negotiate strategic alliance with an internet-based software company to create a revenue stream of $3MM+ for 2001.
Negotiate a letter of intent worth an estimated $250,000 with a national newspaper for the development of multimedia web site.
Designed and created the Marketing materials disseminated to potential clients.
Traveled over 60% of the time.
GLOBAL PHONE CENTERS – Miami, FL Aug ’98-Dec ’99
Operations Manager - Authorized Dealer of Lucent Technologies and AT&T Wireless.
First employee hired by president to grow this start-up company. Remained the only employee for the entire first quarter.
Key contributor in organically generating $1.0MM gross sales during the first year of operation.
Established retail store; supervised design, qualified vendors, hired and trained personnel.
Assisted in expanding business to the Caribbean market.
Areas of support include Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, Sales, Purchasing, Payroll / Commissions, and IT.
VISA INTERNATIONAL – Miami, FL Jun ’97-Dec ‘97
Project Manager - 7 month contract to resolve financial crisis in the Professional Development Department.
Analyzed the 1996-1997 budget; allocated expenses and cash disbursements to the proper accounts in coordination with the Accounting Department. Resolved a $250,000 over budget situation.
WORLD SERVICES INTL. – Hato Rey, PR Jan ’96-Jan ‘97
Sales Assistant - Sole Distributor of Lucent Technologies (Now Avaya) in Puerto Rico.
Supported 12 account executives.
Maintained my own sales efforts that generated more than $250,000.
Developed a commission structure and compensation plan that resulted in a 23% sales increase.
PEN SHOP, INC. – Hato Rey, PR Jun ’94-Dec ‘95
Sales Supervisor – Dealer for Celpage (Now TPI) and Cellular One (Now Cingular)
Directed selling efforts in 5 stores and 15 employees
Developed and implemented monthly promotional campaigns including one with Mazda Puerto Rico that resulted in a revenue increase of 43%.
Developed and implemented training for new hires.
Report directly to President/CEO.
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