LeRoy Candelaria
Redlands,CA
Summary
Creative Marketer, Designer and Media Producer adept at creating marketing collateral for trade shows, sales meetings and senior management. Seamlessly manages all aspects of marketing communications, including direct marketing, publications, events management and audio-visual production.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Visual Artist
Candle Light Digital TV / LUXNV
Fontana, CA
04.2009 - Current
- As an independent sole proprietor produced videos and photography for 4 large Fortune 500 clients.
- Contracted to work with high valued key company endorsers with and directed notable public figures such as Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Jennifer Aniston, and Phillip Rivers.
- Filmed and edited promotional, product demo videos for night clubs, fashion shows and various businesses.
- Hired, supervised and managed independent contractors as needed to complete jobs for clients which was dependent on the scope of any projects given.
- Cultivated and managed relationships with key clients, vendors and community partners.
- Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions-oriented campaign themes.
Creative Lead / Graphic Designer
LifeSpas, Inc
11.2006 - 11.2012
- Maintained and updated company websites including social media websites.
- Wrote and designed monthly email campaigns to boost company sales and customer awareness.
- Designed and implemented marketing ads for sales and publishable print.
- Assisted in writing the company's Search Engine Optimization and updated and maintained its internet cart site for retail sales over the internet.
- Produced instructional company videos and directed photo shoots for company marketing materials.
- Created effective messaging using language, graphics and marketing collateral.
- Collaborated with outside contracted designers and editorial teams on marketing materials.
- Managed project deadlines and monitored milestones through each completion stage.
- Proofed and approved production and printing drafts of promotional materials on a weekly basis for print campaigns and monthly for internet based advertisements.
Jr. Logistician
Staffmark / Exel Direct
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
12.2005 - 08.2006
- Managed furniture delivery truck routes for 49 drivers who were dispatched to deliver Wicks furniture.
- Accounted for minimized expenditures for both company and contractors.
- Managed drivers work week by assigning days on and days off.
Service and Repair Administrator
Innovative Delivery Systems
Chino, CA
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Assumed all responsibilities as a customer service and repair administrator.
- Resolved customer claims and complaints.
- Implemented service days by centralizing regions and scheduled service dates for customers.
- Managed the repairs and services for five franchised Ethan Allen stores Created service and repair assessment reports for store allowances.
Customer Services Representative
JCPenney Distribution Furniture Warehouse
Chino, CA
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Executed excellent customer service that was within company policies to all JC Penny customers across six servicing states.
- Negotiated customer adjustments for damaged furniture.
- Coordinated delivery specials for customers who had problematic situations.
- Documented all telephone conversations with customers, sub-contractors, and JC Penny associates.
- Researched any special order errors with company vendors and associates to determine liability.
- Researched any delivery errors using manifests, load reports, customer and associate statements to determine liability.
Parts Specialist
Alfa-Leisure, Inc
07.2003 - 03.2004
- Executed excellent customer service that was within company policies to all Alfa-Leisure customers across the continental U.S.
- Researched and shipped parts needed to customers, dealers and repair shops.
- Coordinated with shipping services such as UPS, FED EX, and EGL to ensure prompt and safe deliveries.
- Generated price quotes for special order parts and shipping costs always ensuring the highest company profit margin.
- Notified customers of overdue payments, failed credits, and non-sufficient funds.
Education
Associate of Science - Digital Phototgraphy
Art Institute of California, Inland Empire
San Bernardino, CA2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Ontario, CASkills
- Photographer
- Internet marketing
- Digital media
- Campaign development
- Web management
- Superb writer and editor
- Copywriting
- Videographer and editor
- Organized
- Google AdWords
- Constant Contact
- Adobe Photoshop
- Team player
- Print advertising
Additional Information
As a veteran of the United States Army deployed to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope I was awarded Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medla, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Meda, Southwest Asia Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
Timeline
Founding Visual Artist
Candle Light Digital TV / LUXNV
04.2009 - Current
Creative Lead / Graphic Designer
LifeSpas, Inc
11.2006 - 11.2012
Jr. Logistician
Staffmark / Exel Direct
12.2005 - 08.2006
Service and Repair Administrator
Innovative Delivery Systems
05.2005 - 08.2005
Customer Services Representative
JCPenney Distribution Furniture Warehouse
08.2004 - 05.2005
Parts Specialist
Alfa-Leisure, Inc
07.2003 - 03.2004
Associate of Science - Digital Phototgraphy
Art Institute of California, Inland Empire
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix