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John Ragazzo

Escondido,CA

Summary

Successfully increased profit margins for El Pollo Loco, Shimano, Gateway Computer, Xerox and other businesses. Developed and enhanced marketing, communication, public relations, and advertising concepts within competitive sales markets that increased sales, market share, and brand awareness. Unique ability to conceptualize, streamline, and execute solutions geared towards motivating new, as well as existing clients. Strategically utilize a focused, strong, and precise rationale to motivate clientele to purchase products or services offered. Consistently successful in implementing advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns, which emphasized specific strengths and opportunities, and vigorously emphasized the competition's failures and highlighted their customer support disadvantages. Strong skill sets focused on building interpersonal relationships within all departments to achieve maximum information transference, unity, and teamwork. Leadership skills with the ability to build upon the contributions of others to maximize the overall team's effectiveness. Increased company revenue by over 2o% by implementing various marketing strategies, creating brand awareness, and creation of team-oriented goals. Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with [Number]-year history of superior performance in remote environments. Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Ghostwriter

Self
01.2017 - Current
  • Streamlined the ghostwriting process for improved efficiency and faster project completion times.
  • Maintained a keen eye for detail, resulting in polished final drafts free from grammatical errors and inconsistencies.
  • Adapted writing styles to suit various target audiences, generating more effective communication results.
  • Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering long-term working relationships built on trust and professionalism.
  • Conducted thorough research to ensure factual accuracy and credibility in all written works.
  • Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by carefully listening to their ideas and incorporating feedback into revisions.
  • Expanded personal knowledge base through continuous learning of new subjects and industries as required for each project.
  • Assisted clients in achieving publication success by providing guidance on best practices for submitting work within specific markets or industries.
  • Received recognition from clients for consistently surpassing expectations related to project quality and timeliness.
  • Contributed valuable insights during brainstorming sessions that ultimately enhanced the quality of final deliverables.

Project Manager

From Within
07.2012 - 10.2016
  • Designed and created the company’s Internet website and all social media platforms
  • Formulated and implemented an aggressive advertising campaign strategy to simultaneously create both name recognition and expand public awareness resulting in discovering potential new clients and revenue channels
  • Developed various promotional materials that always incorporate the doctor’s primary image and philosophy, thus ultimately expanding the clientele within a very competitive health services market.

Author, Poet and Song Writer

01.2009 - 05.2012
  • Author of several children’s manuscripts, including “Timothy Island,” “Timothy Travels to the Farm,” and “Coming Home.” Target audiences aged 3 – 14
  • Wrote poetry, song lyrics, and developed motion picture screen writing concepts
  • Currently pending literary agent representation.

Marketing and Advertising Specialist

Performance Health and Consulting
07.2005 - 12.2010
  • Media director of a multi-faceted health product and information corporation
  • Created and designed all public distribution materials, that include corporate and product brochures, as well as specific product information sheets
  • Expanded company market reach for the distribution of vitamins, supplements, and individualized physical fitness training materials and instructional material
  • Designed, structured, and developed the "Agape" brand to reflect and emphasize the company objective to help all people, live longer and healthier, and have a much more fulfilling quality of life.

Marketing Manager

Competitive Advantage Consulting
01.2001 - 06.2005
  • Competitive Advantage Consulting has over 30 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies for systems capability improvements and technical analysis in quality systems and regulatory affairs
  • Specializing in the highly regulated industry of medical devices with regard to design, development, and manufacturing
  • Specific marketing and public relations achievements include the design of the corporate logo, letterhead, advertising brochures, and all promotional strategies and materials within the complex market of medical device quality assurance
  • Developed and implemented tactical plans for the expansion of business opportunities in more diverse global markets
  • Created relationships with key clientele and delivered timely responses to all consulting questions
  • Responsible for a variety of inter-office duties including database creation and maintenance, data entry, and project status follow up
  • Optimized project time management and business/client communication, and created and designed all marketing, advertising, and public relations materials.

Business Account Manager

Gateway Computer Company
06.1999 - 12.2000
  • Gateway Computer Company is an example of the possibility of achieving the “American Dream.” A small start up Computer Company that became a global power house
  • From their iconic “cow spotted” logo and packaging to their use of actual physical stores, Gateway changed the computer landscape that still reverberates today
  • Current companies like Apple, used the model of the Gateway Country Store and made it their own
  • As the Business Account Manager, my responsibilities included handling all business accounts within San Diego County for companies with more than 10 employees
  • Personally created and executed extended Gateway brand and corporate awareness, overtaking market share from competitors using specific media and charitable causes important to the community of San Diego County
  • Implemented tactical plans for the expansion of business opportunities in more diverse global markets
  • Created relationships with key clientele and delivered timely responses to all consulting questions
  • Responsible for a variety of inter-office duties including database creation and maintenance, data entry, and project status follow up
  • Optimized project time management and business/client communication, and created and designed all marketing, advertising, and public relations materials.

Xerox Corporation
10.1998 - 06.1999
  • Focused on established customers and gained market share for multiple Xerox revenue channels
  • Expanded and created product awareness in designated geographical areas
  • Personally, ranked number one in the U.S., for the Xerox Buyer/Selling Certification program
  • Utilized customer service support role
  • Directly responsible for training clients how to optimally use their Xerox equipment
  • Responsibilities ranged from initial customer contact, through proposal writing and presentation, to the signing of agreement and support
  • Created, developed, and possessed the ability to not only discover, but also magnify the current and future needs of the client, resulting in long-term purchasing decisions of buy versus lease for all Xerox equipment.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

California State University
Fullerton, CA
06.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Advertising

California State University
Fullerton, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Grammar Expertise
  • Exceptional Writing
  • Creative Storytelling
  • Target audience understanding
  • Microsoft Office mastery
  • Adaptive writing style
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Content Strategy

Timeline

Ghostwriter

Self
01.2017 - Current

Project Manager

From Within
07.2012 - 10.2016

Author, Poet and Song Writer

01.2009 - 05.2012

Marketing and Advertising Specialist

Performance Health and Consulting
07.2005 - 12.2010

Marketing Manager

Competitive Advantage Consulting
01.2001 - 06.2005

Business Account Manager

Gateway Computer Company
06.1999 - 12.2000

Xerox Corporation
10.1998 - 06.1999

MBA - Business Administration

California State University

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Advertising

California State University
John Ragazzo