Jeremy Kumin
Richmond Hts.,OH
Summary
Proactive and achievement-oriented Marketing and Communications Manager bringing 30 years of marketing and leadership experience with special emphasis helping Manufacturing clientele. Effectively increases social media reach and client digital profile to catapult company forward with sustained growth. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Writer/ Marketing and Communication Mgr
Bevcorp LLC / JBT Marel
12.2016 - 01.2025
- Handle advertising and media relations
- Edit and produce corporate sales videos and numerous videos posted on Youtube
- Content manage Bevcorp’s online presence including website, Facebook, Twitter and Linked-In
- Content creation of blogs, articles, white papers and case studies
- Manual design and content creation for user manuals and technical bulletins
- Market analysis, SEO to create targeted advertising for Bevcorp and other JBT Marel Business Units
- Coordinated with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy of technical content in documentation projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking and organization skills.
President and Owner
JerecCo LLC
11.1997 - Current
- Solo operation specializing in content creation and deployment across outlets, including the internet
- Communications Manager for Belle Oaks Marketplace, a $300M development by DealPoint Merrill
- Produced award winning graphic content
- Graphics work featured in Corel Draw Unleashed by MacMillan Publishing
- Clients include The City of Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Stanley Air Tools, DealPoint Merrill, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, The Cleveland Fine Arts Expo, Time-Warner Cable, Mix 106.5, Ridgid Tool Corporation, Susan G Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio
Marketing and Communications Manager
ORICS Industries Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2016
- Coordinated trade show participation, increasing visibility within industry circles and generating valuable leads.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and executing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Edit and produce corporate sales video DVD and numerous videos posted on Youtube
- Streamlined internal communications by implementing a centralized system for information sharing across departments.
- Enhanced customer engagement through the creation of compelling content for social media and email marketing initiatives.
Executive Vice President
Food Equipment Manufacturing Corporation
02.2009 - 06.2011
- Manage overall operation of a $5M/yr manufacturing facility specializing in the production of high-speed packaging equipment
- Supervise and coordinate Department Heads
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across departments.
- Managed risk effectively by implementing robust policies and procedures designed to mitigate potential threats to the business.
- Quoted all projects between Feb ’09 and June2011
Marketing and Communications Manager
Food Equipment Manufacturing Corporation
07.2000 - 02.2009
- Handle advertising and media relations with an average yearly budget in excess of $150,000.00
- Increased brand awareness by developing and executing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Established partnerships with complementary brands for co-marketing opportunities that maximized exposure while minimizing costs.
Webmaster
Motorcycle World (a division of Bell + Howell, Inc.)
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Webmaster the internet’s #1 rated motorcycle site averaging more than1,000,000 hits (on average) per day
- Webmaster of the www.motorcycleworld.com site utilizing Paperthin CMS
- Conceive, create, design, copy, edit and deploy bi-monthly e-mail newsletter with a circulation of over 85,000 opt-in readers
Supervisor, Direct Mail Marketing Services
Charter One Bank, F.S.B.
01.1995 - 11.1997
- Sourced, purchased, seeded and maintained database marketing systems for $19B financial institution
- Direct mail campaigns resulted in a 22.6% increase in additional bank services purchased by existing customers
Technical Writer Operations Department
Charter One Bank F.S.B.
10.1992 - 01.1995
- Full charge responsibility for research, layout and writing of a1,000 page user manual for the Teller & Mortgage Loan Systems
Operations Manager and Marketing Service Support
Magic America Corporation
01.1990 - 09.1992
- Marketing Service Support for $11M manufacturer of home cleaning and specialty products
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Assistant to Vice President of Operations and Marketing
Food Equipment Manufacturing Corporation
08.1986 - 01.1990
- Performed various administrative activities in addition to Database creation and maintenance, PC programming, technical writing and sales literature copywriting for manufacture of customized high speed food production & packaging equipment
Education
Business Administration
University of Chicago, Kent State University
Skills
- Development of Creative and Targeted Marketing Materials
- Tradeshow Coordination
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Sales and marketing
- Customer Relationship Development
- Budget Development and Project Management
- Contract/Pricing Negotiation
- Adobe Creative Cloud Applications
- CorelDRAW
- Corel Video Studio
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Navy Achievement Medal
- Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation for joint operations
- Member, HTML Writer’s Guild
- Member, International Webmaster’s Association
MILITARY
Yeoman, United States Navy (7/82-6/86). Rank upon release from Active Duty Petty Officer Third Class (E-4).
Affiliations
- HTML Writers Guild
- University Heights Masonic Lodge
Timeline
Technical Writer/ Marketing and Communication Mgr
Bevcorp LLC / JBT Marel
12.2016 - 01.2025
Marketing and Communications Manager
ORICS Industries Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2016
Executive Vice President
Food Equipment Manufacturing Corporation
02.2009 - 06.2011
Marketing and Communications Manager
Food Equipment Manufacturing Corporation
07.2000 - 02.2009
Webmaster
Motorcycle World (a division of Bell + Howell, Inc.)
07.2000 - 06.2001
President and Owner
JerecCo LLC
11.1997 - Current
Supervisor, Direct Mail Marketing Services
Charter One Bank, F.S.B.
01.1995 - 11.1997
Technical Writer Operations Department
Charter One Bank F.S.B.
10.1992 - 01.1995
Operations Manager and Marketing Service Support
Magic America Corporation
01.1990 - 09.1992
Assistant to Vice President of Operations and Marketing
Food Equipment Manufacturing Corporation
08.1986 - 01.1990
Business Administration
University of Chicago, Kent State University
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