Sean Rutherford Email & Phone Number

Arvada, Co, Us

United States

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

★ Serves key role coordinating and managing multiple company events that include high-visibility investor meetings, Board of Advisor meetings, training meetings, and other events for a tech-enabled strategic financial advisory firm supporting the next evolution in capital markets for small- to medium-sized enterprises.★ Create, publish, and distribute appropriate, engaging, and impactful materials for events, including print binders, PPTs, and other presentations.★ Develop and nurture critical relationships with vendors and outside service providers, including designers, printers, and other contributors.★ Engage leadership to assess mission and vision of various enterprise events, ensuring a thorough understanding of stakeholder expectations when designing marketing materials, copy, and website presentations.★ Successfully project managed an expansive website redesign initiative that leveraged in-house production and liaising among outside contractors, including a web designer and IT professionals.★ Combine creative talent with business, operations, and technical acumen to drive in-house technology implementation, streamlining the end-user experience through sound training and support for Office 365, SalesForce, GoToMeeting, and other critical technology tools.

North Canton, Ohio

★ Instrumental in the successful launch and growth of a consulting company positioning internal talent to drive customer success throughout rollouts of SAP, ADP, UltiPro, and WorkDay technologies.★ Fostered brand and service awareness by contributing to an in-depth and streamlined business plan to deliver a roadmap for campaign strategy and market penetration.★ Facilitated smooth and continuous growth by executing or overseeing day-to-day operations through the Ohio office after the CEO’s relocation to Arizona, maximizing revenues while establishing and implementing processes and procedures and developing a cohesive, effective work environment.★ Served as the frontline manager of employees, ensuring adherence to established company policies and procedures.★ Collaborated with executive leadership to identify, assess, and secure new business opportunities and vendor partnerships.★ Researched, vetted, and analyzed vendor operations to ensure appropriate fit with the Valentine mission.★ Identified key decision makers for prospective business opportunities, securing and nurturing critical relationships to establish Valentine as a rising partner in customer success while nurturing existing clients for long-term business relationships.★ Assessed historical results and projected industry trends/consumer demands to proactively develop communication and marketing strategies that distinguished Valentine throughout a highly-competitive industry.★ Maximized brand and service awareness by representing Valentine at trade shows, vendor presentations, conferences, and industry networking events.

Ashburn, Va

★ Delivered bottom-up communications, marketing, and IT for large-scale capital campaigns.★ Recognized as enterprise go-to, managing and supporting all aspects of IT needs for cross-functional employees.★ Served as primary contact for technology vendors regarding the design, purchase, implementation, and maintenance and support for IT needs; streamlining operations to meet future needs.★ Expertly assessed and delivered final recommendations on IT purchases, engaging in complex negotiations to maximize ROI.★ Leveraged sound business, financial and technology expertise to draft annual marketing plans, developing and delivering thorough and engaging presentations for Board of Directors and management.★ Implemented or directed multiple marketing campaign initiatives, including social media marketing strategies across Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms.★ Project coordinated the firm’s purchase of SalesLogix CRM, liaising among the vendor, management, and departmental leadership to develop a firm picture of customized applications, implementation coordination, and end-user training needs.★ Served as the project coordinator for the firm’s mobile application, OneSource, aligning programming and implementation schedules through design, development, and enhancements.★ Planned, managed, and executed semi-annual client conferences, driving event planning operations including scheduling, preparation, materials development and distribution, invitations, and captivating, appropriate marketing and promotion strategies.★ Maximized communications and audience reach by designing and managing 3 monthly e-newsletters for 2,000+ professionals, creating various print ads and conference program inserts that aligned events with the overall Pelican mission and branding.★ Owned accountability for daily management of the firm’s website and intranet, capturing audience attention through effective copy and graphics development.

North Canton, Oh

Webmaster of College web site and intranet managing more than 2500 pages. Responsible for design, functionality and performance, requiring open communication with faculty and staff. Assisted with a variety of projects including press releases, photography and the creation of print and web marketing materials.

North Canton, Ohio

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Canton, Ohio Area