Jack Rudder

Experience

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  CarMax

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2009

  Sales Manager

  Developed, implemented, and managed strategic sales, marketing, and promotional programs designed to generate consistent sales growth within dealerships. Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, directly supervised sales consultants, and indirectly managed an additional 200 dealership personnel. Conducted effective and thorough performance evaluations that aided in coaching, mentoring, and motivating consultants to improve productivity. Assisted in establishing and maintaining highly engaged and highly functioning work groups in partnership with department leaders. Reviewed and analyzed relevant feedback to assist managers with identifying and eradicating barriers to department engagement. Closed deals in a highly consultative sales environment and oversaw customer service. Understood and applied constantly evolving Federal and State laws in conjunction with CarMax policies and procedures to ensure compliance, and mitigate risk to the organization. Developed and delivered high-impact sales and customer service training programs that were in alignment with the companies sales and marketing strategies. Developed, organized and facilitated human resources’ best practices and programs to meet the strategic business needs of CarMax. Built and maintained strong, effective partnerships across all levels of management. Show less

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  Johnny Dang & Co.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Creative Director

  Commissioned for innovative, and ground breaking jewelry design concepts for celebrity clients. Designed, developed, and marketed an Urban clothing line for men and women. Planned, coordinated, marketed, and managed special events, and fashion shows. Selected materials, outsourced, and oversaw manufacturers; ensuing achievement of high quality standards. Created and managed strategic sales, marketing, and promotional campaigns targeting boutiques throughout the United States. Established, supervised, and organically grew all profiles associated with Johnny Dang and Co. across various media platforms globally including: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, etc. Thus cultivating a following of 300K+ users by driving paid and organic social programs. Leveraged relationships with media influencers, platform partners, and key bloggers in the industry to feature stories, and to create interactive moments that enhanced consumer engagement; which elevated Johnny Dang and Co. within the industry. Show less

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  HAUS OF SÔS

  May 2015 - now

  Co-Founder and Creative Director

  Provide private consulting and creative direction for various clients across a broad spectrum of product and service industries focusing on process, concept and quality. Individually conceptualize and curate effective marketing strategies by implementing the following: - Lead the creative process for all marketing campaigns. - Analyze consumer insights, research market trends, and create a strategic roadmap that is in alignment with the marketing objectives of the client. - Create and execute highly effective and measurable social media programs and campaigns that elevate customer engagement, and provide a memorable experience.Work directly with CEO’s to develop marketing plans and initiatives to increase sales, brand awareness, and execute all marketing functions. Design and implement new work processes that save clients an average of over $1500 each month. Consistently develop and launch innovative website designs that include, graphic design, copy, and layout that are delivered under budget and on time, while reducing expenses. Provide art direction and ongoing support by launching various digital product offerings including digital e-commerce platforms, promotional Instagram videos, online reputation management, and data capture. Seamlessly coordinate, supervise and, commission: photo shoots, illustrators, freelancers, and photographers. Launched 6 new products, across 3 categories, amounting to $1MM in incremental sales for Caliber Lighting. Art-direct multimedia campaigns including: - Rebranding initiatives that elevated client revenue by $100,000 in six months. - Website redesign that propelled traffic and e-commerce to increases sales of up to 18%.Performed all design tasks needed to create all commercial audio products and collateral marketing materials in accordance with budgets, schedules, design specifications and appropriate creative sensibilities for Bread Winner Music Group. Show less

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  Ten Five Hospitality

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2023

  Director of Creative Services