Connecting People & Business, Branding, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Design & Strategist
Providence, Rhode Island Area
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- Sr. Business Development Consultant at RICOH
- Sr. Professional Services Manager/Marketing Consultant at Axion/Toshiba
- Sr. Staffing Manager/Executive Recruiter at Robert Half International
- Non-Profit Food Services/MCC at WTB&TS
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Kevin DeSoto’s Summary
• High energy, results oriented, creative, self-motivated
entrepreneur
• Solid experience in all aspects of business, sales,
marketing new accounts and business development
• Proven ability to manage simultaneous projects, work
independently & meet deadlines
• Proven maturity, leadership, flexibility, decision-making,
problem solving communication, creativity
• Out-of and in-box thinking
• Expert in analyzing complex situations, designing practical
solutions & implementing workable plans
• Excellent negotiation skills exhibited at all levels, from
entry to executive level
• Demonstrated ability promoting business goals and image
Specifically through the innovative use of systems, software
& solutions, I am able to help you reduce costs while
improving your business process.
In a world that is ever changing, challenging & at times dishonest, I pride myself in offering one of the most important aspects of business and that is what differentiates me from the rest - value, integrity, knowledge & exceptional client relationships.
At the end of the day - it is how we interact with each other, manage our time & how we execute key qualities in our lives.
My clients are my business.
Kevin DeSoto’s Specialties:
Social Media Marketing Relationship Builder
Design/Branding/Media
Management
Consultative Sales
Corporate Relations
Public Speaker
Team Building/Player
Process Improvement Innovator
Strategic Selling
Marketing
Networking
Business Development
Kevin DeSoto’s Experience
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Sr. Business Development Consultant
RICOH
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2008 — April 2009 (9 months)
I specialize in comprehensive solutions that help develop your business process. By utilizing a consultative approach with professionals, business managers & business owners - I am able to diagnose internal deficiencies & come up with appropriate solutions.
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Sr. Professional Services Manager/Marketing Consultant
Axion/Toshiba
(Management Consulting industry)
February 2006 — February 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Devise and implement market program/strategy for the sales group
Created advertising products for the division to foster rapid growth
Personally drove business by creating marketing materials,
brochures, networking at conferences & chamber events, developing innovative lead-generating programs
Selected & promoted to develop marketing strategies, design new
marketing & advertising materials
Interview, evaluate, and develop new sales executives
Achieved 110% of new business growth with a retention rate of 80%
Recognized for successful marketing & advertising initiatives
Awarded #1 sales producer -
Sr. Staffing Manager/Executive Recruiter
Robert Half International
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RHI; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
December 1999 — March 2005 (5 years 4 months)
Responsible for sales, recruiting and staffing all levels of professional office support and administrative positions, growing personal book of business to become a top producing account executive.
Ranked in 2001 #1 producer in USA & in 2000, top 10 producer in nation for sales and billable hours throughout the New England region of 18 branches, top 20 in world
Promoted after six months to lead team of six in day-to-day sales, staffing and recruiting activities.
Recruit, screen, interview, evaluate, hire, place, and coach qualified applicants for temporary and temp-to-hire employment opportunities; set pricing and pay rates, negotiate contracts and conversion fees
Selected by management to participate in Robert Half’s MBA program. The Management Branch All-Stars task force, comprised of RHII top producers, focuses on setting multi-line sales goals to achieve top production numbers through a variety of structured activities -
Non-Profit Food Services/MCC
WTB&TS
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1988 — 1996 (8 years )
Assisted in the restructuring of operations for 6,500 individuals
Significantly reduced cost by helping re-organize pricing, ordering
inventory control, menu planning & staff supervision
Implemented a high quality food services menu, successfully
streamlining and cutting cost dramatically in Brooklyn, Walkill &
Patterson locations.
Decreased costs by establishing efficient inventory and portion
control procedures
Additional Information
Kevin DeSoto’s Websites:
Kevin DeSoto’s Interests:
organizational development, social media marketing, strategic planning, business development, photography, beach, time with family & friends, networking, creating new business ventures
Kevin DeSoto’s Groups:
Various Chamber of Commerce, LinkedIn, twitter, Facebook
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eOffice -
Executive Suite -
Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group) -
RI Nexus -
Facebook.com -
Skype for Business -
The-Green-Group.com -
ThoseinMedia -
Green & Sustainability Innovators & Innovation Network -
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators -
Twitter -
Bid and Proposal Management Professionals -
Fans of Mashable -
Ricoh Family Group -
Social Media Marketing -
SalesBlogcast.com -
Electronic Discovery Group -
Web 2 Print and Web Marketing for Print Providers -
DigiDocFlow Professionals -
Print Industry Networking Group -
Print Production Professionals -
FOLIO: MediaPRO -- Magazine & eMedia Publishing Professionals -
The Document Imaging Group -
Rhode Island-Network Group -
IKON Office Solutions, Inc. -
Future Trends -
Amilya's Mind to Market Weekend -
Entrepreneurial Dream Team -
Say It Social -
Social Media Academy -
SMLatam -
The "IT" Factor -
White House
Kevin DeSoto’s Honors:
Products, Solutions & Sales Tools Certification
Professional Sales Essentials Certification
Managing Branch All-Stars Award
#1 Producer Nationwide Award
Kevin DeSoto’s Contact Settings
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