John Ray Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Or, United States

Portland, Oregon

• Managed 18 client accounts – including Oregon State University, Nike Oregon Project and GoodBelly• Researched and developed strategy and insights for new business with Fortune 500 companies• Consult with clients on social media strategies and best practices• Develop and pitch client-facing strategy presentations and proposals for new services• Utilize insights and historic data to provide clients with in-depth reporting and ongoing strategy recommendations• Lead new client… Show more • Managed 18 client accounts – including Oregon State University, Nike Oregon Project and GoodBelly• Researched and developed strategy and insights for new business with Fortune 500 companies• Consult with clients on social media strategies and best practices• Develop and pitch client-facing strategy presentations and proposals for new services• Utilize insights and historic data to provide clients with in-depth reporting and ongoing strategy recommendations• Lead new client onboarding experiences to ensure success within the first 60 days • Supported the development of new processes to drive efficiency of time management and budgeted hours• Manage client budgets of +$750,000• Collaborated with clients and internal teams to ensure success during strategy and creative development phases• Create, manage and update project timelines to ensure that client deliverables arecompleted within expected deadlines and budget• Partnered with third-party agencies to ensure cross-channel campaigns for clients were seamlessly executed Show less

Portland, Oregon

• Managed Kettle Brand and McMenamins PR accounts• Launched and oversaw Kettle Brand’s ambassador program-- Searched for influencers that connect with brand’s core demographic-- Negotiated contracts with talent management on an assigned budget of $100k o Nurtured brand/ambassador relationships by providing talent with feedback,product and updates on brand news and marketing efforts• Managed the development and launch of Kettle Brand’s Tater Tracker campaign-- Prepared… Show more • Managed Kettle Brand and McMenamins PR accounts• Launched and oversaw Kettle Brand’s ambassador program-- Searched for influencers that connect with brand’s core demographic-- Negotiated contracts with talent management on an assigned budget of $100k o Nurtured brand/ambassador relationships by providing talent with feedback,product and updates on brand news and marketing efforts• Managed the development and launch of Kettle Brand’s Tater Tracker campaign-- Prepared and presented campaign idea to client-- Coordinated filming locations and times with farmers and camera crews-- Created copy for campaign website-- Worked with brand’s website developer team to ensure campaign site waslaunched with optimal UX• Researched and coordinated marketing opportunities with social influencers • Developed retail marketing strategies with support of internal account team• Worked with in-house designers to develop brand collateral, packaging, socialcontent and more• Produced client social media editorial calendars• Created client-facing reports illustrating the success of campaigns• Utilized personal connections to place Kettle Brand in Outside Magazine, Playboy,Outdoor Life and The New Yorker• Drafted messaging points and worked with executive leadership at Kettle Brandand McMenamins on spokesperson training Show less

Lake Oswego, Oregon

• Wrote and distributed press releases for six clients, including Nikon Sport Optics and ThermaCELL Heated Products• Tracked and evaluated client media coverage• Planned and executed new product and brand awareness events across thecountry for both public and invited media guests-- Holistic oversight included travel and lodging for media and team, venuereservations, and managing event resources on budgets of $5,000-70,000• Conducted outreach to editors, writers and key… Show more • Wrote and distributed press releases for six clients, including Nikon Sport Optics and ThermaCELL Heated Products• Tracked and evaluated client media coverage• Planned and executed new product and brand awareness events across thecountry for both public and invited media guests-- Holistic oversight included travel and lodging for media and team, venuereservations, and managing event resources on budgets of $5,000-70,000• Conducted outreach to editors, writers and key social influencers• Created copy for client packaging, websites and catalogs• Managed the development of visual content, packaging and promotional productsproduced by in-house creative team, while ensuring brand standards andmarketing needs were met• Planned, posted and monitored content for client social media pages• Coordinated with clients’ sponsored athletes and spokespeople to deliver needed product and key marketing materials Show less

Hastings, Ne

• Wrote copy for client websites, print advertisements, brochures and catalogs• Wrote press releases for clients on topics including new products and awards• Assisted in developing advertising and promotional campaigns for clients

Springfield, Missouri

• Wrote cover stories, features and profiles for publication in 417 Magazine and 417 Home• Helped editors research stories• Helped in the planning of future issues• Stories written include: personal profiles, home makeovers and calendar events

Lincoln, Nebraska

• Wrote press releases for upcoming events and college news• Wrote feature stories for the college's alumni publication• Worked with internal staff to gather information and schedule upcoming events