
Marketing Director at Signs Now in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia Area

Marketing Director at Signs Now in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia Area
Solid Sales, Marketing and Customer Service professional with emphasis on relationship building and personal client service within the local Richmond Market
Digital Color Graphics (Large/Wide Format)
Labels, Decals, Stickers
Tradeshow, Convention, Exhibit Displays
Vehicle, Fleet, Equipment, Product Graphics
Magnetic Materials
Banners
Window Graphics
Ready To Apply (RTA) Graphics
Dimensional Letters
Monument Signs
Construction Signs
Real Estate Signs
Retail Signs
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
Our design ideas are market savvy and vibrant because our team is
creative! We know that you want client attraction and brand identity through designs of the times!
At Signs Now, we help you "Stand out in a Crowded World"
with our world class Graphics and Signage solutions. Signs Now is a Graphics Design Studio that provides custom design and fabrication services.
The BIGGER the BETTER when it comes to visual impact!
Our Graphics Design Studio is equipped to handle large format printing and lamination. No matter how small or big your job is we can take it from concept to finished product. We have a large onsite garage to apply your vehicle graphics/lettering at the right temperature and in a clean environment, so that your graphics adhere effectively to ensure that you maximize your long-term investment!
We have plenty of space inside the Design Studio to assemble
Tradeshow, Convention or Exhibit Displays and that space comes in handy when putting together an ensemble of displays that require
taking a step back to let the design concept visually sink in. There
are displays that assemble easily in seconds or minutes and telescope in size as large as a wall. They also easily collapse down into a small footprint that can tuck inside a portable case with wheels so that you can transport it to client sites or at the airport.
Specialties:
Digital Color Graphics (Large/Wide Format)
Labels, Decals, Stickers
Tradeshow, Convention, Exhibit Displays
Vehicle, Fleet, Equipment, Product Graphics
Magnetic Materials
Banners
Window Graphics
Ready To Apply (RTA) Graphics
Dimensional Letters
Monument Signs
Construction Signs
Real Estate Signs
Retail Signs
(Public Company; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
November 2007 — March 2009 (1 year 5 months)
Responsibilities:
•Managing and maintaining a pipeline of candidates for each open requirement by means of internal database searches, internet postings and vendor network.
•Manage day to day recruiting operations by meeting potential candidates and matching their skills with the current client needs.
•Networking with local colleges, recruiting groups, managing employee referrals etc. for talent acquisition.
•Interact with Account Managers on a day to day basis and cater to their client needs.
•Visit client sites for staffing meetings and requirement gathering to fulfill their staffing or project needs.
•Interact with Client’s on behalf of account managers to follow up on status and feedbacks on request.
•File necessary paperwork for company compliance policies.
•Do performance evaluations and quality check calls with the candidates working at client sites.
•Negotiate on compensation and work on appraisals of candidates.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
February 2006 — November 2007 (1 year 10 months)
Identified and consulted on technology solutions to earn new customers, and sell new solutions to existing customers. Acquired and retained accounts by building a trusted advisor status with key decision makers. Communicated strong value propositions and adapted to customer requirements to improve customer success toward core business objectives. Focused on forecasting, business planning, prospecting, managing and maintaining vendor field relationships.
•Build and maintain customer base and relationships with prospects through cold-calling, both telephonically and in person, as well as through networking and referrals.
•Responsible for effectively covering and managing my assigned territory
•Create, uncover and follow up on new leads for prospective business
•Responsible for creating new business, from current customers or competition take- away
•Recognized as top salesperson in the commercial division
Associates , 2007 — 2008
Deans List
Graduated February 2008
2005 , Business , 2001 — 2005
Outdoor Photography is where my heart is, I also enjoy Biking, Hiking, water sports (Jet ski and fishing).
Power Team Networking Group, Help Desk Institute of Southern Virginia (events chair)