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Mark J. Ranum

Mark J. Ranum

Zephyrhills

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional seeks a position to leverage extensive experience gained as a real estate agent and banking executive. With 27 years in banking and 6 years as a Realtor, a strong foundation in client relations and cash handling has been established. Exceptional analytical, communication, and teamwork skills facilitate quick adaptation to new environments, fostering team success. A positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning drive the pursuit of professional growth and excellence in service delivery.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparation Professional

JACKSON HEWITT
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Preparation of Individual Income Tax Returns in company-owned locations in Tampa and Land O Lakes, FL. I worked directly, in-person, with clients to prepare and file their income tax returns. We conducted an interview-style approach, using Jackson Hewitt proprietary software, to gather all necessary information and the legitimacy of the return.
  • Activities include:
  • Help set appointments for clients.
  • Inform clients about the information needed to prepare their return.
  • Conduct the in-person interview and collect needed tax documents.
  • Accurately input client information into our tax preparation software and eFile the returns.
  • Maintain strict client confidentiality.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (WI Lic #78513-94)

FALCON REALTY
11.2014 - 03.2022
  • Realtor and Sales Manager of the Associate Realtors for Falcon Realty. I have averaged 22 property sales per year, including some commercial, and a transaction volume of $4 million per year.
  • Activities include:
  • Implement an effective paid-lead advertising program.
  • Convert buyer leads to actual showing appointments via phone follow-up.
  • Research and prepare effective listing presentations leading to actual listings.
  • Develop individual marketing plans for property listings, including targeted social media campaigns.
  • Working collaboratively with team mates to help them achieve sales objectives.
  • High degree of success converting phone and internet leads into sales.
  • Perform firm’s accounting functions.

Auto Salesperson

PORCARO FORD
10.2012 - 11.2014
  • Generate, establish, and maintain customer base. Consistently rank among top performers and meet or exceed dealer sales objective each month with excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Demonstrating and advising customers on available new and used vehicles.
  • Aggressively meeting monthly sales goals.
  • Staying current on industry trends and utilizing multiple marketing strategies.
  • Keeping up to date on changes in pricing, leasing programs, incentives, campaigns and tradeshows.
  • Working collaboratively with team mates to achieve sales objectives.
  • High degree of success converting phone and internet leads into sales.

Director of Sales and Marketing

CRYSTAL IMAGES, LLC
11.2009 - 10.2012
  • Develop and implement market strategies for a start-up, family-owned manufacturer of a glass photography product.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Identifying product applications.
  • Establishing a nationwide distribution network within each product application.
  • Direct sales to distributors in the primary product application industry (professional photography studios).
  • Develop and implement company-wide marketing strategies, including extensive use of social media, social media advertising.
  • Creating content and maintaining search engine optimization for a complimentary group of company websites (each targeting different product applications).
  • Oversee all company finances.
  • Key Accomplishments include:
  • Developed, from scratch, a nationwide network of large-scale photography companies who focus on school and sports photography.
  • Developed 2 company websites as the liaison with our outside consultant.
  • Established positive cash flow during 4th month of operation.

Regional Sales Manager

QPONOMICS
11.2009 - 11.2010
  • Function as a sales manager with direct reports in Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis for a national mobile marketing and advertising company via smartphone application. Also involved directly with selling to key accounts and strategic partners to develop the company’s brand and concept in the marketplace.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Selling mobile marketing services to businesses who serve the individual consumer. Clients include a broad range of product and service providers including retail, professional services and national brands/chains.
  • Managing the sales efforts of account executives in the Upper Midwest.
  • Developing strategic partnerships with major universities, chambers of commerce and other membership groups to develop the consumer user base of our application.
  • Develop and implement company-wide marketing strategies.

Chief Financial Officer

PARAMETERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
03.2004 - 10.2009
  • Directed the financial affairs of a manufacturing company. Responsibilities included:
  • Oversight of the accounting function.
  • Planning for cash flow management and capital requirements.
  • Managing the banking relationship including loan requests and obtaining funding for capital expenditures.

Commercial Lending, Business Banking, Sr Vice President

Bank Officer
06.1977 - 03.2004
  • Banking career of nearly 27 years for several regional banks
  • Business development and commercial lender, line officer
  • Hiring and management of commercial lending teams

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance Concentration

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
Valparaiso, IN
01.1977

Skills

  • Sales and marketing training
  • Strong accounting skills using most any commercially available accounting software
  • Directed sales operations involving 15 direct and 100 indirect reports
  • Strong team-oriented mindset

Timeline

Tax Preparation Professional

JACKSON HEWITT
01.2025 - 04.2025

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (WI Lic #78513-94)

FALCON REALTY
11.2014 - 03.2022

Auto Salesperson

PORCARO FORD
10.2012 - 11.2014

Director of Sales and Marketing

CRYSTAL IMAGES, LLC
11.2009 - 10.2012

Regional Sales Manager

QPONOMICS
11.2009 - 11.2010

Chief Financial Officer

PARAMETERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
03.2004 - 10.2009

Commercial Lending, Business Banking, Sr Vice President

Bank Officer
06.1977 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance Concentration

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY

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