Cara Strazzo Email & Phone Number

Eugene, Or, Us

Arlington, Va

• Create and manage yearly marketing calendars for multiple accounts • Develop strategies & objectives for client brands • Design and revitalize client’s brand image with a brand refresh and multi-channel marketing materials • Identity development for a marketplace presence that supports it, making sure it communicates the right message, to the right people. • Franchise and retail store marketing expertise • Development of templated marketing system for over 1800 franchise… Show more • Create and manage yearly marketing calendars for multiple accounts • Develop strategies & objectives for client brands • Design and revitalize client’s brand image with a brand refresh and multi-channel marketing materials • Identity development for a marketplace presence that supports it, making sure it communicates the right message, to the right people. • Franchise and retail store marketing expertise • Development of templated marketing system for over 1800 franchise locations • Recruit, train & motivate independent contractors • Event planning, management & execution• Package design and model renderings for presentations • Established client relationships of over 10 years • Clients include 4J School District, Jamba Juice, Boomerang, Life Technologies, Compass Oncology, Tec Laboratories, Chevron, Light Elegance, Dreyer’s Grand ice Cream, EPIC, Aceto Life Sciences, Caliber Custom Construction, Hazelden, American Zealot, Priority One, Disney, Ford Foundation Show less

Marketing and sales support for B2C businesses to help them stay in touch with their network and generate more referrals and repeat business.

• 400+ employee B2B marketing and supply-chain solutions provider with 15 Fortune 100 customers.• Optimized complex RFP processes• Directed client brands and creative, including variable data design, websites, logos and multi-channel marketing campaigns for events and publication • Developed budgets and schedules for virtual teams of designers, illustrators, copy editors,writers, web developers and vendors • Worked with CEOs and management teams to advise brand strategy and… Show more • 400+ employee B2B marketing and supply-chain solutions provider with 15 Fortune 100 customers.• Optimized complex RFP processes• Directed client brands and creative, including variable data design, websites, logos and multi-channel marketing campaigns for events and publication • Developed budgets and schedules for virtual teams of designers, illustrators, copy editors,writers, web developers and vendors • Worked with CEOs and management teams to advise brand strategy and provide design consultation • Oversaw the strategic planning, execution & efficiency of all client creative projects • Creative sales consultant for clients bringing clarity and strategic management to K/P sales effort with 1-on-1 meetings with prospective clients • Grew the Creative Services offering by 400% within K/P within first two years• Understand brand and marketing objectives of clients and proactively contribute to the evolution and success each client's business. Show less

• Worked with Business Development Managers to develop sound business strategies for both clients and Radiant• Oversaw all day-to-day operations in Creative Services, Technology Services, Editorial and Fulfillment departments, over 50 personnel • Client management at corporate level as well as coordination and scheduling with outside vendors• Created and implemented project planning and fulfillment strategies • Updated and put in place processes and procedures to enable optimal… Show more • Worked with Business Development Managers to develop sound business strategies for both clients and Radiant• Oversaw all day-to-day operations in Creative Services, Technology Services, Editorial and Fulfillment departments, over 50 personnel • Client management at corporate level as well as coordination and scheduling with outside vendors• Created and implemented project planning and fulfillment strategies • Updated and put in place processes and procedures to enable optimal job performance amongst staff • Worked with clients to understand vision yet mindful of the tone of the nation and up-to-date with global advertising and marketing trends • Found the target market and posturing for client companies or products and managed through fulfillment Show less

• Directed all aspects of the creative process including content, design, production and printing schedule for all design projects • Created marketing and presentation materials for Media Products and clients • Managed design group of 6; trained, interviewed and conducted performance reviews

• Independent contractor in direct sales of educational products • Established success principles & salesmanship thru direct sales (i.e. positive attitude, schedule, personal motivation) • Prospected & approached over 3,000 families from various socioeconomic backgrounds • Executed all ordering, inventory, accounting, sales & delivery of various products • Relocated to Texas and New York • Worked 80+ hours/week each summer • Personally helped recruit, train and managed… Show more • Independent contractor in direct sales of educational products • Established success principles & salesmanship thru direct sales (i.e. positive attitude, schedule, personal motivation) • Prospected & approached over 3,000 families from various socioeconomic backgrounds • Executed all ordering, inventory, accounting, sales & delivery of various products • Relocated to Texas and New York • Worked 80+ hours/week each summer • Personally helped recruit, train and managed student salespeople for organization Show less