Max Ragusa

• Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
• Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
• Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
• Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
• Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
• Assisted average of 500 customers per day in finding or selecting items.
• Averaged 10k-30k a month in sales.
• Assisted on training new sales and stock associates.

• Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
• Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in product offerings.
• Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
• Conducted market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
• Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
• Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
• Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales plans.
• Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
• Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
• Sparked social conversations with customers to provide friendly atmosphere and smooth shopping experience.
• Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
• Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
• Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
• Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
• Acquired new customers and identified unique needs to deliver relevant products.
• Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
• Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
• Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.

• Organized shelves, racks, and displays to ensure merchandise was easy for customers to locate.
• Received shipments of new products, unpacked items, verified quantities against invoices, and stocked them on shelves.
• Processed customer purchases at checkout counter using cash register or point-of-sale system.
• Replenished stock levels when necessary by moving merchandise from backroom storage areas to sales floor locations.
• Inspected incoming shipments of product for accuracy and quality, reporting any discrepancies or damages to supervisors immediately.
• Monitored stock room supplies such as packaging materials, labels, tags. ensuring adequate levels were maintained at all times.
• Unloaded trucks, checked in merchandise, stocked shelves with newly arrived items, and moved existing stock around as necessary.
• Utilized barcode scanners to record information regarding incoming and outgoing products accurately.

• Curated/ Created an open studio shoot to people who have made purchases within my brand. This was a smaller private event with the goals of creating a magazine with my supporters rather than randomly chosen models, uniting the community i've created of supporters within my brand while also giving them an opportunity to get free professional photos in items they chose to purchase. February 2024.
• Curated/ Created an art gallery for my brands one year anniversary thanksgiving weekend 2023. The theme was creativity in conversation I had a bunch of up and coming painters / artists / photographers display there works while i hung up my own pictures taken for my clothing brand along with some clothes in frames and the time was immaculate. I had over 250 attendees with only two weeks promotion and no assistance or other creative direction besides my own. The initiative to create a safe networking space in which people engaged in conversation went better than i could have imagined. People engaged with the art , purchased pints from artists and clothing from me, received free stickers + posters , and had a memorable experience. This is another annual event.
• Curated/Created a basketball tournament called DREAMERS & DOERS amongst other entrepreneurs. The goals of my events are to unify the community ,provide interactive safe spaces and create memorable experiences using different medians. The event happened in july 2023 and was beyond a success. At least 400 people attended , my brand was one of the main sponsors in which I had a table to sell my merchandise and also created the uniform designs. This is an annual thing we are approaching our second year with an expectation of more attendee's we also negotiated a water bottles sponsorship for the whole event as well.
• Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
• Organized vendor contracts, negotiated fees, and ensured compliance with all regulations.
• Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.
• Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
• Sourced venues for events in accordance with client needs and preferences.
• Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
• Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
• Developed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures or posters for marketing purposes prior to each event.
• Coordinated with media personnel such as photographers and videographers for capturing important moments during the event.
• Supervised staff members responsible for registration desk setup and management during events.
• Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
• Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
• Organized collections and exhibitions, ensuring that artwork was displayed properly.
• Collaborated with other curators to create a comprehensive exhibition plan.
• Attended auctions, gallery openings, and other events related to the world of fine arts.

• Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
• Developed relationships with artists and labels to secure new music for the company's catalog.
• Created detailed reports on artist performance, radio plays, and other metrics.
• Conducted market research of current trends in the music industry.
• Coordinated meetings between producers, songwriters, and A&R representatives.
• Organized promotional events for up-and-coming artists.
• Provided feedback to producers and engineers on mixing techniques used during recording sessions.
• Assisted in developing marketing strategies for signed acts.
• Supervised the production of physical copies of albums such as CDs or vinyls.
• Researched copyright laws pertaining to sampling, remixing, and other forms of musical expression.
• Built and maintained strong connections with venues.
• Used strong negotiation skills to obtain top-notch bookings.
• Managed book of clients with new projects, account records and client details.
• Created campaigns to develop and market clients' brands.
• Created and maintained a database of music for events and performances.
• Researched new music trends for possible inclusion in the radio station's playlists.
• Compiled playlists of songs that fit into the format of the show.
• Ensured that all tasks related to digital curation were completed in a timely manner.
• Prepared music playlists for various occasions.
• Sourced music from a variety of genres to create unique playlists for each show.
• Developed and implemented curation strategies for a variety of content types.
• Created playlists for streaming services featuring signed acts or prospective signings.
• Selected appropriate music playlists for different types of occasions.
• Developed processes for content creation, curation, editing, archiving and distribution.
• Created playlists tailored to the interests of different audiences while adhering to copyright laws.
• Organized and coordinated music playlists to suit the atmosphere of each event.
• Compiled playlists featuring new releases from various artists.
• Compiled playlists for live performances and recorded material.
• Compiled music playlists for various events or performances.

• Maintained budget to consistently keep within monetary parameters.
• Oversaw and developed strategic marketing and promotional plans for new product roll-outs.
• Developed online ads and company positioning on social media sites to increase monthly sales.
• Conducted market research studies and competitive analysis to evaluate current market trends and price strategies.
• Established commercial brands through [Action] to successfully generate increased sales volume.
• Strategically devised customer approaches, meeting sales objectives and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
• Analyzed market trends, customer requirements and competitive strategy to identify opportunities for increasing customer and business value.

• Shadowed staff and learned advanced work such as assisting people with issues in relation to the LAW.
• Kept up with busy schedule of work and studies to maintain class standing and internship eligibility.
• Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
• Provided assistance to others to complete tasks on time.
• Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
• Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.

• Walked over [5] miles daily to obtain signatures and register voters.
• Gathered and documented over 500 voter opinions on electoral topics over 6 weeks.
• Communicated clearly and listened attentively throughout interview process to facilitate exchange of information.
• Focused and observant of individuals' verbal and non-verbal communication cues such as tone, inflection and body language.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Nike was re evaluating there marketing strategies from the ages of 18-25 post covid and asked me to provide insight on my experience during and after covid in NYC. i provided extensive and personal information that resonated well with the information they were seeking. I then recruited the next 4 people they would interview and assisted on the project as a whole which basically was Nike trying to figure out there target audience over the course of the next 5 years.

• Researched market trends and issues to identify successful tactics for clients.
• Gathered and analyzed data .
• Cooperated with project partners to develop system analysis and new system design based on client specifications.
• Monitored social media for trending news, ideas and feedback.
• Helped generate and compile new leads for potential client growth.

• Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
• Led instruction for small groups of children.
• Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
• Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
• Graded tests, quizzes and homework and explained errors for students to correct.
• Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
• Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.

This was a day camp for kids in which they would partake in basketball activities for two hours and then be in the classroom with my self along with other adults. My job was to provide insight on my experience as a young black man in new york city to benefit the young mens future decisions and habits. i created lesson plans in relation to social understanding, social justice, art/music/fashion, and other psychological concepts that adhere to the benefit of a young mans mind.

• Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
• Supervised small group activities.
• Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.

• Monitored social media for trending news, ideas and feedback.
• Developed targeted content for social media platforms, including Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.
• Researched latest trends and conducted market analysis.
• Contributed input toward reports detailing project updates, performance information and ongoing trends.
• Gathered data from focus groups and surveys to compile into marketing reports.
• Engaged with peers and management to build strong business relationships.