JOHN WHEATLEY JR.
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
High-energy and versatile professional with a background in communication, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Proven ability to create and implement successful strategies that drive growth and enhance brand presence. Strong leadership, client engagement, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for innovation. Eager to leverage these strengths in a sales environment to deliver impactful results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Intern
Economic Development Corporation Warren County
Glens Falls, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Built and managed the company's social media platforms from the ground up, implementing effective strategies that significantly boosted engagement. Led efforts in copywriting, press release development, and developed a comprehensive brand kit that continues to be a foundational part of the company's identity today.
- Gained valuable insights into economic development by contributing to housing studies and creating sustainable business plans.
Founder & Owner
518 Seaweed Solutions
Saratoga Springs, USA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Established a dynamic business model around the seaweed removal/repurposing industry, an essential but unexploited market.
- The operation provided an innovative solution for the restaurants, while repurposing the seaweed to local farms as a natural fertilizer.
- Sought out modern ideals to develop a truly sustainable organization and netted roughly 3.4K in profit within the first few weeks of operation, even with a seasonally tentative business model.
Assistant Marina Manager
550 Waterfront & Marina
Saratoga Springs, USA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked alongside a board of partners, restaurant managers, and owners to maximize a pleasant dining and boating experience at 550 Waterfront.
- Refined my skills in sales by enhancing my tenacity in Microsoft Excel, tracking marina payments, and selling dock slips/rental pontoons.
Education
Bachelor - Communication Studies, Marketing
The University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI08.2024
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Content Creation
- Client Engagement
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Event Coordination
- Branding
Affiliations
- District Emergency Response Team - Selected out of 4 students district-wide to provide insight and feedback to the school board regarding safety protocol.
- 4-Year Class Secretary – Elected for four consecutive years, responsible for disseminating important information to peers and maintaining clear communication with faculty.
- Philanthropic efforts with Abigail Jenks Memorial Ruck Race, SNACpack Program, Toys for Tots NY, Wreaths Across America, Saratoga EOC Soup Kitchen.
- Certifications in Inbound Marketing both for Methodology/Marketing (Hubspot).
Timeline
Marketing Intern
Economic Development Corporation Warren County
06.2023 - Current
Founder & Owner
518 Seaweed Solutions
05.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Marina Manager
550 Waterfront & Marina
05.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor - Communication Studies, Marketing
The University of Rhode Island
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