Rudolph Davis, Jr. 6714 West Forest Road #101, Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 202-369-1937 Fax: 206-203-3528 Email: rudy@rudydavis.com PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE February 1992 – Present 93.9 WKYS FM/WMMJ 102.3/WOL 1450 AM/XM #169 - Washington, D.C. Marketing Coordinator Responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. Evaluates customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implement marketing plan changes as needed. Train and coach promotional staff. Setup and manage events to include but not limited to festivals, concerts, business promotions and community events. Promote and advertise products on radio shows, internet networking sites and television. November 2009 - Present Good HouseKeeping Hearst Corporation Presenter Added to a current tour to increase the amount of consumer interaction. Marketed and communicated the Good HouseKeeping Institute on Tour Promotion to thousands of consumers at festivals, malls, museums and special events. Assisted with setup and training of Brand Ambassadors on interacting with consumers and how to get feedback. Created game play that strategically directed consumers to text Tour Partners which collected data on the amount of interaction the tour had with consumers, gave additional sales leads and promoted brands such as GreenWorks, Culligan, IKEA, alli and Bissell to name a few. November 2008- November 2009 US Marketing and Promotions Marketing Manager Proactively marketed and managed Nintendo DSi., throughout the United States which spanned 19 weeks and 15,000 miles. Applied leadership talents toward training, coaching, supervising, motivating and directing top performing teams of 18 people in 19 States. Decisively identified and secured active locations to set up events, and leveraged proven technical acumen to install and configure electrical and computer components, connections and equipment. Reported the outcome of the each event daily via internet database system and weekly telecom. Additional iniatives with this company, included: Master Card, Essence Magazine, State Farm and Nintendo 2009 Film Festival. April 2007 – June 2009 East River Family Strengthening Collaborative/Non-Profit Family Support Worker II/Special Events Coordinator and Marketing Assist youth and their families in identifying proper school settings for youth with Individual Education Plans. Located runaways, foster care placement, attended court hearings, transported clients to meetings, and referred clients to partnering agencies for housing, mentorship, mental therapy and substance abuse. Proper documentation of case notes, case plans in to Web based program ETO. Coordinate family unity meetings. Advocate on the part of the clients needs to City Council Members, government and non-profit agencies. Represented the agency in public forums, coordinated special community events and facilitate conferences. April 2006 – April 2007 Peaceoholics Inc. Non-Profit – Washington, D.C./Non-Profit Project Manager/Special Assistant to C.O.O. Develop programs that aid in the education of troubled youth. Marketed and Raised approximately $1 Million Dollars in funding through special promotional events. Wrote proposals and reports for Federal, Local Government and private grants using qualitative and quantitative information. Managed teams of 7 employees or more. Mentor and motivate families and at-risk youth 12 to 24 years old. September 2001 – November 2003 United States Postal Service - Washington, D.C. Events Coordinator/Executive Assistant/I.T. Procurement Manager Composed written correspondence letters to high ranking government officials, maintained scheduling, served as a liaison between various government agencies and departments. Maintained inventory of over $10 million in technical equipment. Wrote proposals for proper set-up of events, meetings. Assisted the disbursement of Blackberry devices for Executive Directors throughout the United States. Project Manger of server upgrades to the existing Information Technology department. Coordinated United States Postal Stamp Ceremonies and conferences. Arranged flight, ground transportation and hotel for over 400 Postal executives. Saved the communications/events department over $20,000 by developing a professional eliminating out sourcing to private companies. Managed media information related to the Anthrax threat in 2001. September 1998 – December 2005 Covenant House – Washington D.C./Non-Profit Network Assistant / Respite Counselor Coordinated computer upgrades, software, repair and help desk for wide area network. Served as on call counselor at emergency care center for at risk youth. Awarded community award by Director of organization. Addendum EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS Cornell University Family Development Ithaca, New York Children’s Youth Investment Trust Navigating Youth Culture & the Street Code Washington, DC Computer Learning Center Hardware/Software Installation and Repair Laurel, Maryland Prince Georges Community College Video Production Course Largo, Maryland Strayer University Washington, DC Business Management COMPUTER SKILLS/ABILITIES Exceptional capabilities in: Excellent problem solving abilities, time management and communication skills Excellent organizational skills, and works well independently and on a team Natural leader, critical thinker, and negotiator Community Service, mentoring and supporting students’ educational and social development Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, QuickBooks 2008 and Type 40 WPM ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DC Recreation Department “Hands On the Future” Youth Sound Technician June 1992 to September 1999 Mayors Youth Leadership Program Summer 1992 and 1993 Children’s Hospital HIV Peer Educator Counselor February 1992 – June 1999 |
Products & Clients Radio-One Inc. GMC State Farm East River Master Card Stone Soul PicNic Hearst Corporation Good HouseKeeping Mike Tyson MCI Center Nintendo Wii College Fair 2008 & 2009 Nintendo DSi Sundance Film Festival U.S. Navy US Marketing Agency Honors Community Service 2009 2008 2004 Hobbies Social Science Music Public Speaking Chess Youth Leadership Family Development |