Russ Palumbo Organizational Management and Marketing Communications RESUME 105 Beeley Ct. | Cary, NC 27519 | Ph: 919.622.

0894 | Email: rp136ee04@westpost.n et OBJECTIVE Experienced marketing communications manager seeking challenging & diverse posit ion with a view toward involvement in revenue producing marketing strategies, bu siness development and organizational management. PROFILE * Excellent leadership as well as communication skills. * Five+ years experience in sales, marketing and management. * Outstanding business and planning skills. * Areas of knowledge range from marketing strategies for product development to fundamental sales presentations. * Very thorough and professional with assignments and use of my skills in busine ss analysis for completing organizational goals. EXPERIENCE Marketing Communications Consultant (2009 - Present) Research Triangle Park, NC * Established and offered expertise on marketing strategies, business developmen t, graphic and web design for successful travel venue locater enterprise * Analyzed effectiveness of client's proposed marketing and commercial strategie s for use in ecommerce websites, reworked strategies resulting in 10% increase i n business * Channel information to multiple clients on new industry trends and public cons umption requirements for business websites Communications Designer The Godfrey Group (2007 - 2008) Durham, NC * Designed client products for use in company advertising through various busine ss venues and trade shows * Managed development and production of company catalog showcasing several thous and items for use by current and prospective clients * Integral involvement with assignments related to the Department of Defense * Managed updates and refinement of company's electronic advertising * Proactive in assisting changes to internal project tracking and documentation efforts Brand Manager PODS Enterprises, Inc. (2006 - 2007) Clearwater, FL * Analyzed, managed and coordinated necessary changes to company brand to remain competitive in marketplace * Orchestrated development of time sensitive materials for presentation to natio nal organization - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) * Assisted Marketing Director in planning of national charity event featuring pr ofessionals from around the U.S. * Assisted Operations Director in development of company brand standards for fut ure use by internal and external clients Marketing/Communications/Design Consultant (2005 - 2006)

Clearwater, FL * Established and offered expertise on marketing strategies, business developmen t and communication tools. * Analyzed effectiveness of client's proposed marketing and commercial strategie s, implemented new initiatives resulting in increased return on investment * Keep client distribution records and organized quarterly ad hoc mailings to cl ients Communications and Design Manager Vescor Consulting, Inc (2004 - 2005) New Port Richey, FL * Managed pipeline of marketing strategies from corporate for local business dev elopment initiatives * Provided HR consulting to company CEO on as needed basis * Managed personnel recruitment and training for company staffing needs * Intimate involvement in company's five and ten year business development plans to include strategic goals and budget * Applied Six Sigma concepts/procedures to company business plan contributing to increased company profit Entrepreneur/Owner Emagine Designs, Inc (2002 - 2004) Clearwater, FL * Primary catalyst for development and launch of successful start-up marketing/d esign company * Developed successful advertising guidelines for use in various media resulting in increased enterprise exposure in the west coast region of Florida. * Sought out and established vendor relationships supporting company business ne eds enhancing return on investment and company profit * Established company business plan and strategic goals Sales & Marketing Communications Manager Midway Services, Inc (2000 - 2002) Clearwater, FL * Expertly managed all sales, marketing and business communication functions for the company increasing sales 15% * Expanded company productivity through various customer service strategies targ eted at internal and external clients * Responsible for maintaining positive vendor/client relations through various c orporate media and personal meetings * Developed and managed departmental budget ensuring currency, efficiency and al ignment with company strategic goals TECHNICAL SKILLS * MAC & PC Operating Systems * Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Adobe Creative Suite EDUCATION * Certificate of Organizational Business Management - University of Wisconsin Gr aduate School of Business * Masters Degree - Southern Illinois University * BA - Central Washington University * AA - Tacoma Community College * Six Sigma - Self Study