by Ryan Procopio
(Providence, RI)
Ryan J. Procopio
38 Brentwood Dr.
Rumford, RI 02916
401-465-2035
ryanprocopio@yahoo.com
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Education
Rhode Island College Providence, RI
B. A. in Communications May, 2007
Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI
General Studies- Associates Degree May, 2004
Skills
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
Microsoft Office and SAP
Work Experience
MarketingSherpa Warren, RI
Event Manager January 2009- Present
• Managed all events nationally, internationally and virtually
• Negotiated contracts with hotels for various workshops
• Provided support for speakers for all large scale conferences
• Provided support for sales of sponsorships and deliverability’s for conferences
• Maintained positive relationships with outside vendors
• Traveled for On-site management of events
• Created sponsor packages for possible exhibitors using Adobe Creative Suite
• Created BEO and Food and Beverage orders for all events
• Researched possible event locations and inquired for RFP’s
• Graphic design and html for weekly updates made to the companies landing page
General Contract for Rumford, RI
Graphic Design Projects April 2007- Present
• Created a fully functioning HTML CD with Dreamweaver, and Illustrator for EH publishing to send to their vendors
• Created a three fold informative hand out using Indesign, Photoshop for Woodlawn catholic Regional
• Made a fully functioning press kit for a local band
International Business Communications Westborough,
Conference Coordinator May 2007- February 2008
• Provided support for speakers on assigned IBC USA large scale conferences
• Managed and maintained forecasting and feasibility of conference budgets
• Collected and sorted conference documents that arrived daily for conferences
• Managed the production and distribution of all conference documents
• Maintained positive relationships with outside vendors
• Traveled for On-site coordination of conferences as well as registration
• Created post conference website with updated presentations
• Provided reimbursement to speakers
• Shipped all materials that were needed onsite from the office to conference location
• Designed templates for the conference evaluations, and the evaluation tabulation sheets
• Designed new conference CD format
Hasbro Inc. Pawtucket, RI
Intern- Corporate Communications June- August, 2006
• Worked with the Public Relations team for various promotional events
• Wrote press releases concerning Hasbro products and policy
• Wrote for an internal newsletter concerning company functions
• Contributed to the company news magazine
• Updated the company’s intranet web site, with daily news articles
• Worked with all graphics that were uploaded to the intranet site
• Organized and gather information for the media regarding the company’s conventions and media events.
Providence Bruins Providence, RI
Intern - Marketing Department January - April, 2004
• Worked hands on with the Marketing team through various promotional events
• Informed patrons of different ticket packages and the benefits of them Tried to sell season tickets, or flex passes,
which gave the patron a certain amount of tickets, they could use throughout the year.
• Expected to work night and day games participating in promotional activities with fans
• During regular office hours, provided customer service to ticket holders and continually updated mailing list data base
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts Mansfield, MA
Stage Crew May, 2000 - 2006
• Local crew for national touring companies
• Assemble large scale production stage; build technical lighting and professional audio for performance
East Providence Community Chorus East Providence, RI
Administrative Assistant September, 2000 - 2006
• Daily involvement with organization of musical production through advertisement, stage creations, and assembly
• Contributed to formation, creation and marketing of various Choral album recordings
• Assist soliciting community funds through development projects; contributed ideas to publications and advertising scheme
Rick’s Music World Seekonk, MA
Drum Instructor January, 2001 - August, 2003
• Instructed up to 10 students weekly in musical advancement
• Sales and Customer Service experience through presence on store sales floor
Achievements
Rhode Island College
• Worked with a nonprofit agency called Refocus, created a informative brochure. Work alongside company to get the correct
target market.
“2005 and 2006 Communications Talent Award” May, 2005 & May, 2006
• Award given to the student who best used the communication skills acquired through courses at Rhode Island College on an
independent project.
• 2005 Submission based upon a musical record album released under an independent record label founded by myself and materials supporting my successful marketing execution.
• 2006 Submission based upon a press kit I wrote and assembled.
Ryan J. Procopio
201 Westbrook Drive E7
Carrboro, NC 27510
401-465-2035
ryanprocopio@yahoo.com
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References
Bob Lorum
President
MarketingSherpa
499 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-7355, ext 131
bob.lorum@marketingsherpa.com
Aimee L. Croke
Events Director
MarketingSherpa
499 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
401-247-7355 x104
aimeec@MarketingSherpa.com
Hope Hopkins
Membership Content Manager
MarketingSherpa
499 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
617.850.2721
Hopeh@MarketingSherpa.com
Elizabeth Gormley
Director at Informa - IBC Life Sciences
One Research Drive,
Westboro, MA 01581
(508) 616-5550
egormley@informausa.com
Brian Kaczor
International Business communications
Director of Operations
One Research Drive,
Westboro, MA 01581
(508) 616-5550
brian.kaczor@informausa.com
Kevin Belanger
Director of Sales
Shepard Exposition Services
1531 Carroll Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.720.8610 Office
678.410.5565 Cell
kbelanger@shepardes.com
Kristen Schott
Sales Executive
IBC USA Conferences
One Research Drive,
Westboro, MA 01581
508-614-1239
Kschott@ibcusa.com
Gail Carvelli
Director, strategy/content
(add)ventures
gcarvelli@Lifespan.org