MARK P. DESCANT
Houston
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in business development and marketing, notably at Trinity Legal Discovery. Skilled in CRM software and adept at fostering client relationships, I have successfully secured partnerships with nine law firms, driving significant revenue growth. Passionate about leveraging social media channels to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Sales & Marketing
RatingsJumper.com
08.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Reputation Management for small and local businesses to increase ratings on all major websites
- Www.RatingsJumper.com specializes in growing the business and retaining current clients
- Reputation Management for small and local businesses to increase ratings on all major websites
- Www.RatingsJumper.com specializes in growing the business and retaining current clients
Business Development for Documentation Management Services Vendor
Trinity Legal Discovery
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Business Development for Documentation Management Services Vendor
- Specialize in Customer Service throughout the entire sales cycle, i.e
- Document production, replication, storage, communicate with client, personally attained 9 law firms/companies including: Harris County Public Defender's Office, Harris County District Attorney's office, Haynes & Boone, and have sustained a steady sales income for the company
- Business Development for Documentation Management Services Vendor
English Teacher
GRAM English Center
Taipei
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Taught English to children ages six (6) to eighteen (18), created and enhanced lesson plans to better the educational process and learning ability of the students
English Tutor
GRAM English Center
Taipei
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Tutored children and adults in the English language
Founder, Co-Owner
Local Saver Spade
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Sold advertising space to promote local business and organization through direct mailings to residents in surrounding communities
Fine Art Installation (contract)
American Art Resources
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Transforming the healthcare industry experience nationwide through art installation, communicate with Liaison, Project Lead for final instruction for installation team
Marketing Function Representative (contract)
Talent in Marketing Events
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Successfully promote products to the public for companies such as: Texma Petroleum Machinery LLC - Offshore Technological Conference, Houston Hustle Real Estate (episode filmed)
Trainer, Marketing & Event Ambassador, Bay Host
Top Golf - Houston North
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Successfully facilitate custom events for guests (20-100+) for business to business marketing, trained (30-60) new associates through intensive 3 week courses with a team of 5 trainers, mentorship of associates through shadow shifts, and presentations
Environmental, Regulatory and Land Technician, ExxonMobil Development Company
Brunel Energy, Inc.
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Presented and collaborated with Project Management Team in weekly meetings, administrative support for Logistics, SHE (Safety Health & Environment), and Management Conduct various Regulatory tasks such as weekly reports and creating matrices for project purchases, technical support for environmental, regulatory, and land teams in Alaska
Customer Service Representative
Kirby Inland Marine
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Analyze and review daily reports to extrapolate cost efficiency measures, communication of terminal readiness to captains and port staff for safety insurance, problem resolution of daily vessels
Social Marketing Manager
The Backyard Grill
01.2010 - 09.2011
- Develop and update the website and in-store advertisements, initiate advertising and network opportunities of vendors through social media for increased business, invite vendors to add their products to promote in the restaurant
Documentation Technician for ExxonMobil (East Area Project) Cost & Scheduling
Brunel Energy, Inc.
07.2005 - 07.2009
- Facilitate and collaborate weekly and monthly production reports of sub projects, administrative and technical duties i.e
- Electronic documentation, filing, replication, maintained equipment, created and revised reports for oil projects with use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, worked closely with project teams to improve reporting processes, coordinated preparation of Construction Summary Reports for publication, created and presented safety presentations in Project Management Team weekly meetings
Southwest Regional Promoter
Action! Events and Promotions
04.2003 - 08.2006
- Successfully promoted and represented companies such as Nickelodeon, Monster.com, Charmin, Shell Gasoline, Toyota, FW Magazine, Major League Baseball, Adidas to large groups (75-500+) of people
Education
Bachelors’ - Arts, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising
University of Houston
05.2009
Skills
- COMPUTERSKILLS
- Social Media Channels (LinkedIn, Facebook
- Twitter, LINE)
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Adobe Acrobat
- OASIS
- SAP
- CRM software
- Most Graphic design software
Certification
- Business development
- Project management
- Marketing representation
- Public Relations
- Training
- Customer Service CERTIFICATIONS
- TESOL Certification, University of St. Thomas, 2016
- Fire Warden Training Certification, City of Houston, 2013
- Petroleum Land Management Certification, University of Houston-Downtown, 2012
- Teacher Certification Pre-Service Training Program, Region IV, 2018
Timeline
Owner / Sales & Marketing
RatingsJumper.com
08.2018 - Current
Business Development for Documentation Management Services Vendor
Trinity Legal Discovery
07.2017 - 05.2018
English Teacher
GRAM English Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
English Tutor
GRAM English Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
Founder, Co-Owner
Local Saver Spade
03.2015 - 03.2016
Marketing Function Representative (contract)
Talent in Marketing Events
11.2014 - 05.2015
Trainer, Marketing & Event Ambassador, Bay Host
Top Golf - Houston North
11.2013 - 12.2014
Fine Art Installation (contract)
American Art Resources
05.2013 - 11.2015
Environmental, Regulatory and Land Technician, ExxonMobil Development Company
Brunel Energy, Inc.
02.2013 - 10.2013
Customer Service Representative
Kirby Inland Marine
03.2012 - 01.2013
Social Marketing Manager
The Backyard Grill
01.2010 - 09.2011
Documentation Technician for ExxonMobil (East Area Project) Cost & Scheduling
Brunel Energy, Inc.
07.2005 - 07.2009
Southwest Regional Promoter
Action! Events and Promotions
04.2003 - 08.2006
Bachelors’ - Arts, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising
University of Houston
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