Joe Salome
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EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration: Management & Marketing
My digital life: http://joesalome.extendr.com/
EXPERIENCE
2006-2008
Regional Marketing Manager
Ratner Companies dba Hair Cuttery
www.ratnerco.com
With nearly 1,000 salons, Ratner Companies supports more than 12,000 stylists across 19 states and is the largest family-owned chain of hair salons in the country.
• Developed and managed local marketing objectives in Atlanta, Charlotte and Orlando markets for multi-million dollar company.
• Created a strong brand and successful tagline to educate the public of services offered
• Developed and managed scores of successful community events including radio signature events, live remotes, festivals and partnerships with local community service organizations
• Created customized radio messages for each station genre to relate the brand
• Served as marketing coach to stylists; created “Stylist Marketing Kit 101” to introduce stylists to branding, networking and advertising. How to build your own business
• Developed and managed other key marketing programs including mass media, sponsorships, cross-promotions, direct mail & email, and event marketing
• First-year results showed measurable increases in net revenues, net clients and Internet traffic.
Cont.
2004-2006
Account Executive
Carter Advertising, Inc.
www.group1201.com
Group 1201, formerly Carter Advertising, is a recruitment advertising agency, specializing in the transportation and health care industries.
• Started as Account Coordinator and within six months was promoted to Account Executive
• Facilitated recruitment advertising for clients
• Managed direct response media planning through industry recruitment Web sites, industry publications, newspaper, direct mail, email, pod casting and trade shows
• Top three clients included CRST International ($2.8 million); Transport America ($800K); Overnite-a UPS Company ($500K)
• Planned, implemented and analyzed direct response advertising campaigns with consideration to budget, marketing mix & current needs
• Developed and implemented comprehensive media plan including newspaper, magazine, Internet, direct mail and interactive/email advertising
• Developed collateral including brochures, posters, postcards, sale sheets, folders, etc.
• Analyzed direct response and planned media based on previous and current tracking numbers provided by recruiters, telephone records and internal application tracking system
• Created and implemented pod-casting program
2002-2005
Polaris Photo, Inc.
CEO, Co-Owner
New venture start-up business provided wedding, commercial and event photography, modeling portfolios and other photography services to a growing client base. Along with business partner handled every aspect of establishing and running the business.
• Handled all state and federal requirements to incorporate as a new business
• Created pricing strategy and business plan
• Developed marketing strategy including Web site, and sales materials
• Provided professional photography services utilizing Canon D-60 digital camera and Adobe Photoshop®
• Developed first professional calendar for Kennesaw State University, “Girls of KSU Calendar-2005”
References
Kerry Storey
Director of Marketing, Hair Cuttery
Ratner Companies dba Hair Cuttery
703-***-**** Direct
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Patty Keating
Regional Leader-Northern Florida
Ratner Companies dba Hair Cuttery
540-***-**** Direct
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Johnny Harricharan
Account Executive
Ross Media
770-***-**** ph
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Rick Nettuno
Vice President-Advanced Life Sales
Game Plan Financial Marketing, LLC.
866-***-**** ext 1344
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Ryan Dills
Staff Accountant
Property Management Associates Inc.
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