Ronak Patel Email & Phone Number

Canada

Independently developed and currently delivering ADMN 3126 - Marketing Concepts, an introductory marketing course covering key marketing concepts and strategies.

-Teaching multiple sections across four courses: MKT1040 (Introduction to Marketing), MKT2020 (Retail Marketing), MKT2080 (Sales), and MKT3070 (Art of Negotiation) through virtual, hybrid, and in-person delivery.-Achieved high student evaluations: 4.20/5.0 overall, with top scores in organization, expertise, and promoting learning.-Integrated case studies and interactive content (h5pStudio) to enhance course delivery and student engagement.-Streamlined final presentation processes in Sales and Marketing courses to improve assessment flow and learning outcomes.

Kitchener, Canada Area

-Launched and grew a successful cafe and play space, generating over $2.1M in revenue with 80% recurring customers.-Developed and executed marketing strategies, attracting 5,000+ subscribers and achieving a 6.2% conversion rate for online orders.-Expanded business during COVID by supporting local vendors and launching a retail storefront.-Managed hiring, training, and leadership of a team of baristas, early childhood educators, and a marketing coordinator.-Secured strategic partnerships with maternity and children’s brands, increasing product offerings and customer base.Play-A-Latte is like no other cafe. Our vision is to be a highlight of the day for all of our guests. For our younger guests, we’re a place to play, learn and be themselves. For parents, we’re a small retreat, a resource, and a place to connect with others. Our staff connect with our guests, laugh with them, and improve their day. We go beyond providing customized beverages, nutritious food, and other delicious creations. Since we’re not a daycare, parents are responsible for their children and our team is focused on creating an amazing experience for our guests–both big and small.

Waterloo, Ontario

Responsible for growing an online audience and generating profit for our publishing properties in health, automotive, travel, and lifestyle & entertainment through the buying and selling of digital ad traffic.Manage monthly online ad campaign budgets of $130,000 across a number of platforms including Google Adwords, Yahoo, RevContent, Outbrain, Gemini and Taboola to generate over $2MM USD in revenue.Perk.com Canada connects millions of users every day to personalized content and communities through its large and growing family of websites, and digital tools. In categories health, family, automotive, travel, lifestyle and entertainment, we build successful digital brands, and then take them to the next level by applying a smart mix of tools and skills.

Waterloo, On

• Work with clients to implement industry best practices that will improve their capital project performance• Develop training programs which align with Project Management Institute (PMI)• Plan and facilitate education workshops• Develop customized tools to manage project risk, scope definition, and project health• Provide clients with on-going support with their implementation roadmap• Support and facilitate new research initiatives with Construction Industry Institute (CII)Valency implements best practices that dramatically improve performance in capital projects. Valency provides project solutions to reduce risk for organizations managing a large portfolio of capital projects. Our areas of specialization include implementation of front end planning best practices, the Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI), risk management and portfolio management. We work with Owners and EPCs in the energy, manufacturing, resource, infrastructure and public sector.

Cambridge, Ontario

• Build and execute corporate marketing strategies with Sales and Industry Leaders (SME)• Prepare and execute tactical marketing plans for five distinct lines of businesses• Manage the development of new sub-brands • Develop and maintain external partnerships to align with sales objectives• Provide analysis on market trends, competitor information, marketing ROI • Internal lead to implement CRM (Salesforce) across commercial sales team and managementCowan Insurance Group is a Canadian insurance brokerage and consulting operation, representing national and international insurance companies, Cowan provides insurance and risk management for businesses, organizations and individuals; advises and creates retirement, group benefits and disability management programs for employee groups; and offers wealth management, financial and succession planning services to individuals. www.cowangroup.ca.

Kitchener, Canada Area

•Develop and execute long-term marketing-based strategies and campaigns utilizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM•Manage trade show and conference activities, development of project plan, budget and team responsibilities•Manage marketing project plans, budgets, and assign team responsibilities for 6-8 yearly initiatives•Responsible for the production of print and electronic marketing materials including data sheets, website graphics, trade show banners, newsletters, presentations, advertisements and video content using Adobe Creative Suite•Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of the Sales Playbooks and Sales Ready messaging for each productCoreworx develops, sells and implements project execution software solutions used in managing the world’s largest, most complex major capital projects in the oil & gas, energy, nuclear and mining sectors.Coreworx provides a secure platform and easy to use dashboard interfaces for EPCs and Owner/Operators to execute projects and assist with risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, cost reduction and knowledge management throughout the project lifecycle.

Waterloo, Ontario

I provide a face-to-face networking opportunity to social media users of Waterloo Region over breakfast. By fostering strong relationships with local businesses and organizations our team has developed highly successful monthly events. Through panels, presentations and Q&A sessions with knowledgeable experts, attendees can learn best practices to enhance their businesses or personal presence though social media.

Waterloo, Ontario

I represent Renison University College to prospective undergraduate students looking to study in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences or Social Work. My focus has been to develop an engaging communications strategy to ensure the values and message of Renison is clearly articulated through our staff, s andtudents faculty as well as in print, web and social media.

Waterloo, Ontario

As a Liaison Officer I am a spokesperson for the University of Waterloo to prospective undergraduate students. I conduct presentations for high school students across Ontario, represent the University of Waterloo at the Ontario University Fair and provide tours to on-campus visitors.

•A student incubator for ideas in the areas of mobile communications, new web and digital media at the University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario

As a Warrior Weekend Director I worked with 3 other directors to organize monthly events for students at the University of Waterloo. With the financial ($18,000) and in-kind support from the Student Life Office, Federation of Students, UW Housing, Campus Rec, Alumni Affairs and 25 student volunteers we were able to provide these monthly activities to upwards of 800 students at no cost.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business And Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Biomedical Sciences, Economics Minor

Activities and Societies: Residence Council Vice-President Board of Governors Member Residence Assistant/ Don