Anthony Ragland.com

Hi, I'm Anthony...a results-oriented marketing manager, creative director and business developer with the following qualifications:

Over 14 years experience conceiving, creating, developing and directing successful marketing communication campaigns, systems and operations; extensive work with public figures, business executives, academic administrators, non-profit organizations, and business partners; superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; high-level strategic planning, project management and problem solving abilities; expert approach to managing projects, meeting deadlines and achieving goals; and a passion for producing breakthrough marketing results.

Professional Development

Studying for the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Exam, sanctioned by the Public Relations Society of America.

Studying for the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) Exam, sanctioned by the American Marketing Association.

Studying for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exam, to prepare for enrollment into a MBA program.

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
• Google Advertising Professional Certification
• Yahoo! Search Marketing Ambassador Certification
• Microsoft adCenter Professional Certification
• HTML / XHTML / CSS W3Schools Certification

Professional Skills

I'm a hands-on marketer and strategist, with proven experience generating business revenue. Over the course of my education and career, I accumulated the following professional skills:

• Analytical & Strategic Thinking
• Art & Creative Direction
• Project & Team Management
• Web Design & Development
• Knowledge Age Management
• Business Development
• Business Administration
• Account Management
• Brand Management
• Pragmatic Marketing
• Conversion Rate Marketing
• B2B & B2C Marketing
• Macro & Micro Marketing
• Database Marketing
• Internet Marketing
• Email & Mobile Marketing
• Direct Mail Marketing
• Lead Generation & Conversion
• Media Planning & Buying
• Marketing Writing & Editing
• Customer & Client Service

Computer Skills

Over 15-years ago, I began my career as a freelance Web developer during my senior year of college. I'm unique due to my practical understanding of computer science methodologies and passion for best practice marketing strategies and tactics. My computer skills include:

• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Image Ready
• Adobe Fireworks
• Google Webmaster Tools
• Open Source Applications
• Salesforce CRM Software
• Content Management Software
• Project Management Software
• eCommerce & mCommerce
• XHTML / CSS / JavaScript
• Ajax / PHP / MySQL
• Modern Web Technologies
• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Mac Operating Systems

Professional Development

Studying for the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Exam, sanctioned by the Public Relations Society of America.

Studying for the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) Exam, sanctioned by the American Marketing Association.

Studying for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exam, to prepare for enrollment into a MBA program.

Personal Hobbies

Favorite Downtime: spending time with family, meditating, reading, and personal enrichment

Favorite Pastime: physical fitness, networking, eating out, cooking, running, playing basketball, and traveling

Favorite Books: Social Intelligence, 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, The E-Myth Revisited, Tipping Point, Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Made to Stick....and many more.

Favorite Sports Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Clippers

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