Richard Porayko
1956 Vonda Way, Coquitlam, BC V3E 1M7
richp@constructioncreative.com
Cell: 604-781-1985 Tel: 604-472-1956
Video Profile: www.porayko.com
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Partner
Construction Creative Marketing & Communications
January 1, 2007 – Present
Responsibilities:
As the founder and co-owner/operator of Construction Creative, I am responsible for nearly every aspect of the business including sales, marketing, freelance writing, project management, creative, consulting, I.T., financing and invoicing.
Sales & Marketing Manager
Simplicity Computer Solutions Inc.
February 11, 2008 – August 19, 2009
Responsibilities:
Branding development and implementation
Media planning and purchasing
e-marketing
Marketing collateral
Sales: Lead generation, software demonstrations, proposals, quotations, account management
Literature, press release, ad & newsletter: Graphic design, copy writing, printing, and distribution
Website content management, SEO, and maintenance
Member of the Simplicity Executive Committee
Marketing Manager
Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.
January 20, 2003 – February 1, 2008
Responsibilities:
Direct & e-marketing
Media planning and purchasing
Tradeshow and event management
Marketing collateral
Branding development and implementation
Architectural Lunch and Learn presentations
Literature, press release, ad & newsletter: Design, copy writing, printing, and distribution
Graphic design
Website design, content management, SEO, and maintenance
Member of the Garibaldi Executive Committee
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software ‘Super User”
Marketing & Sales
RST Instruments Ltd.
June 1994 – October 1996, February 1997 – January 2002
Responsibilities:
Sales, quotations, negotiations
Distributor/representative liaison
Media planning and purchasing
Internal and external research projects
Research and management of RFPs
Direct and e-marketing
Copy writing
Marketing administration
Customer Service Representative
FedEx Australia
October 1996 - February 1997
Responsibilities:
Sales
Internal and external communication
Resolving customer complaints
Booking pick-ups
Customer service
Freight tracking
Direct marketing
International customs regulations
Market Researcher/Analyst
Z95.3 FM & 650 CISL (College practicum)
January 1996 – May 1996
Responsibilities:
Customer satisfaction research and analysis
Telephone interviews
Client consultation
Presentation of findings to stakeholders
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Event Volunteer/Blogger
BC American Marketing Association (BCAMA)
March 2003 – December 2005, October 2009 - Present
Responsibilities:
General event duties
Contributor to the BCAMA blog
Event setup and take down
Event photography
Current 2009 member
Marketing Committee Director – GCABC Executive Committee
Glazing Contractors Association (GCA) of BC
January 20, 2003 – September 1, 2009
Responsibilities:
Marketing strategy
Membership committee member
Newsletter articles
Recruitment & Training committee member
Brochure content and design
Golf committee member
Editing and proofreading
Trade shows and events
EDUCATION
Marketing Management Diploma
Douglas College
September 1994 – August 1996
Full honours received
Business Communications
Advertising
Marketing Research
Consumer Behaviour
Business Law
Management
Accounting Levels I & II
Media Techniques and Marketing Communications Management Certificate
BCIT
Currently Attending Evening Class:
Adobe InDesign I & II
Colour Theory for Design
Adobe Illustrator I & II
Media Techniques for Business
Adobe PhotoShop II & II
Electronic Marketing
Prepress
Advertising Design Production
Executive Education seminar in Strategic Marketing Management
UBC Sauder School of Business
Spring 2007
CPR Level C with Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.) September 2009
Emergency First Aid - Industry (Occupational First Aid - Level I) February 2009
St. John Ambulance
Adobe Photoshop Levels I &II
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Spring 2003
HTML & Web Design (Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)
Netcor I.T. Training
Fall 1999
Operations Management
Douglas College
Fall 1999
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Intermediate to Advanced user of MS Windows/Office and many other applications
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software ‘super user’
Certified 45 words-per-minute typing
Intermediate to Advanced hardware experience
Training and technical support experience
Graphic and website design
Experienced Webex administrator
Constant Contact email marketing experience
Social networking marketing experience with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
Long time Ebay buyer/seller
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Travel (30 countries, 6 continents)
Running (3 SunRuns)
Snowboarding/skiing
Kayaking
Pankration/Mixed martial arts
Mountain biking
Inline skating
Camping
Hiking
Working out |
