Ron Gilo

Vice President of Business Development at Buzz Dealer
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(386) 825-5501
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Limassol, CY

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Experience

    • Cyprus
    • Marketing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Business Development
      • Mar 2023 - 10 months

      Limassol, Cyprus Relocated by the company to Limassol, Cyprus to help set up, open and develop the company's local HQ in Cyprus. Responsible for managing the Cyprus office and operations as part of the leadership team. Additional responsibilities include: - Networking with new potential clients and partners - Researching, planning and attending industry conferences locally and abroad as an exhibitor - Leading new partnership initiatives - Facilitating sales together with our sales team… Show more Relocated by the company to Limassol, Cyprus to help set up, open and develop the company's local HQ in Cyprus. Responsible for managing the Cyprus office and operations as part of the leadership team. Additional responsibilities include: - Networking with new potential clients and partners - Researching, planning and attending industry conferences locally and abroad as an exhibitor - Leading new partnership initiatives - Facilitating sales together with our sales team - Performing ORM audits for clients, crafting ORM strategies and proposals - Negotiating pricing models - Signing and onboarding of new clients - Client Management and CSM for select VIP clients - Recruiting and managing the local office team - Company branding (signs, cars, expo material, merchandise etc) - And more...

    • Vice President of Sales and Marketing
      • Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

      Tel Aviv, Israel As part of the company's leadership team, my role is both company facing (internal) and client facing (external). - Company Leadership: Responsible for leading the company's HR efforts, from strategy to execution, to include executive leadership, office and corporate culture, recruiting and hiring, employee retention and team building, implementing policies and processes that facilitate employee wellbeing and agency growth. - Marketing and Creative Management: Head of the design… Show more As part of the company's leadership team, my role is both company facing (internal) and client facing (external). - Company Leadership: Responsible for leading the company's HR efforts, from strategy to execution, to include executive leadership, office and corporate culture, recruiting and hiring, employee retention and team building, implementing policies and processes that facilitate employee wellbeing and agency growth. - Marketing and Creative Management: Head of the design team, responsible for leading a team of both in house and freelance graphic designers, creating organic and performance content for both inbound and outbound marketing channels, to include the crafting and implementation of marketing and content strategies, research, copywriting and publishing of content on multiple social media accounts, supporting client brands, as well as our agency's own in-house channels. - Sales & Business Development: Responsible for networking with new potential clients and partners, researching, planning and attending industry conferences as an exhibitor to promote new business opportunities, leading new partnership initiatives and facilitating sales together with our sales team. This includes carrying out ORM audits for company brands, crafting ORM strategies, negotiating pricing models and the signing and onboarding of new clients.

    • Head Of Business Development
      • Nov 2020 - Sep 2021

      Tel Aviv, Israel Responsible for: - Sales & Business Development: Networking with new potential clients and partners, researching, planning and attending industry conferences as an exhibitor to promote new business opportunities, leading new partnership initiatives and facilitating sales together with our sales team. This includes carrying out ORM audits for company brands, crafting ORM strategies, negotiating pricing models and the signing and onboarding of new clients. - Marketing and Creative… Show more Responsible for: - Sales & Business Development: Networking with new potential clients and partners, researching, planning and attending industry conferences as an exhibitor to promote new business opportunities, leading new partnership initiatives and facilitating sales together with our sales team. This includes carrying out ORM audits for company brands, crafting ORM strategies, negotiating pricing models and the signing and onboarding of new clients. - Marketing and Creative Management: Head of the design team, responsible for leading a team of both in house and freelance graphic designers, creating organic and performance content for both inbound and outbound marketing channels, to include the crafting and implementation of marketing and content strategies, research, copywriting and publishing of content on multiple social media accounts, supporting client brands, as well as our agency's own in-house channels.

    • Mexico
    • Advertising Services
    • Director of Marketing And Public Relations
      • May 2022 - 1 year 8 months

      Mexico City, Mexico

    • Israel
    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • Founder and Co-Owner
      • Oct 2014 - 9 years 3 months

      Israel HaAppelistim, a Facebook Community. Link: https://www.facebook.com/HaAppelistim In 2014 I founded what has grown to become Israel's biggest online community of Apple users, Currently at close to 100K total active users and still growing by the day. My goal was to create an online safe space for people who use and appreciate Apple products. A community of like minded individuals where people could help each other troubleshoot issues and share tips, tricks and their love for… Show more HaAppelistim, a Facebook Community. Link: https://www.facebook.com/HaAppelistim In 2014 I founded what has grown to become Israel's biggest online community of Apple users, Currently at close to 100K total active users and still growing by the day. My goal was to create an online safe space for people who use and appreciate Apple products. A community of like minded individuals where people could help each other troubleshoot issues and share tips, tricks and their love for the product(s). The community has since been recognized by Facebook Israel as a Meaningful Community and as such, has become part of Facebook Israel's Community Leadership Circles program. Show less

    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

      Ra'ananna, Central, Israel Working out of the Municipal Center for Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurs, which is responsible for handling the Municipality's relationships with local businesses, small businesses, entrepreneurs, startups and high tech companies within the city. Responsibilities include: Creating, overseeing, facilitating and coordinating Municipal initiatives and programs with the goal of supporting and advancing the local business community within the city. Examples: -… Show more Working out of the Municipal Center for Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurs, which is responsible for handling the Municipality's relationships with local businesses, small businesses, entrepreneurs, startups and high tech companies within the city. Responsibilities include: Creating, overseeing, facilitating and coordinating Municipal initiatives and programs with the goal of supporting and advancing the local business community within the city. Examples: - The "Municipal Small Digital Business Initiative": a program aimed at providing affordable, subsidized digital marketing courses for small local businesses to help them build, establish and maintain an active online presence (e-commerce etc'). - The "Business and Local Community initiative": An online community on Facebook that brings together local businesses and local residents and allows local businesses to advertise for free. - Formed strategic partnerships and relationships with local businesses that have allowed The Municipal Business Center to offer assistance with locating state business and industry grants for local businesses, startups and Entrepreneurs.

    • Digital Communications Department Manager
      • May 2018 - May 2020

      Ra'ananna, Central, Israel Founded and headed the Digital Communications Department as part of the Municipal Office of Strategy and Public Relations. Responsible for creating and maintaining the Municipality's digital communication channels and online presence and brand voice, that deliver important information to roughly 100,000 residents on a daily basis. Responsibilities included: Developing comprehensive, quarterly and annual content and marketing strategies for each individual channel (Websites… Show more Founded and headed the Digital Communications Department as part of the Municipal Office of Strategy and Public Relations. Responsible for creating and maintaining the Municipality's digital communication channels and online presence and brand voice, that deliver important information to roughly 100,000 residents on a daily basis. Responsibilities included: Developing comprehensive, quarterly and annual content and marketing strategies for each individual channel (Websites, social media accounts, mailing and messaging platforms, etc'), running targeted PPC campaigns, Public Relations and customer service for the general public (Online reputation management), assisting with the building, branding and oversight of other digital, municipal assets (to include 20 municipal Facebook Pages, 5 Municipal Instagram accounts, 2 mailing platforms and 6+ Online Communities) and training and mentoring a cross-departmental team responsible for managing Municipal social media channels (Public Library, etc'). Additional responsibilities included: content creation (copy-writing, graphic design, photo and video shooting and editing), Creating and monitoring of online channels and online communities, providing analytics reports (R.O.I, engagement, growth, etc') and training municipal employees on digital communication etiquette, digital asset maintenance and operations, digital marketing and content creation. Notable accomplishments: - Promoted Twice. - Recipient of an Employee Excellence Award - Responsible for establishing the Municipality's digital communications network by creating the Municipality's online presence and brand voice on digital platforms such as Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, WhatsApp and Telegram. - Member of the Digital Leaders Team, a team hand selected by the Municipal CEO and VP to help lead the Digital transformation within the organization.

    • Social Media Manager
      • Dec 2016 - May 2018

      Ra'ananna, Central, Israel Working out of the City Spokesperson's office. Responsible for creating and managing the Municipality's social media channels and strategies, defining social media KPIs, managing and overseeing social media content and PPC campaigns, measuring the success of PPC campaigns and presenting trends, analytics and campaign ROI reports to senior management. Additional responsibilities included uploading content to the municipal website, and assisting other departments with digital needs while staying… Show more Working out of the City Spokesperson's office. Responsible for creating and managing the Municipality's social media channels and strategies, defining social media KPIs, managing and overseeing social media content and PPC campaigns, measuring the success of PPC campaigns and presenting trends, analytics and campaign ROI reports to senior management. Additional responsibilities included uploading content to the municipal website, and assisting other departments with digital needs while staying up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies, using social media marketing tools, creating and designing content (videos, photos, graphic design) for the municipal social channels.

    • Content Specialist
      • Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

      Ra'ananna, Central, Israel Working out of the City Spokesperson's office. Responsible for creating digital content and digital content strategies, responsible for digital content delivery, researching trending topics and staying up to date with the latest developments, writing marketing materials for various digital platforms and uploading content to the Municipal Website and Facebook page. Responsible for translating all official municipal communications to the English language. This included all official… Show more Working out of the City Spokesperson's office. Responsible for creating digital content and digital content strategies, responsible for digital content delivery, researching trending topics and staying up to date with the latest developments, writing marketing materials for various digital platforms and uploading content to the Municipal Website and Facebook page. Responsible for translating all official municipal communications to the English language. This included all official emails sent by the Mayor and his office to foreign officials and heads of state, delegations and dignitaries, as well as for Municipal matters such as commemorative gifts and street signs.

    • Editor in Chief
      • Feb 2011 - Aug 2014

      Tel-Aviv, Israel As Editor in Chief, I managed a team of 6 volunteer bloggers who were responsible for writing game and app reviews for one of Israel's leading tech blogs and forums. My daily responsibilities included editing and proofreading all submitted articles and reviews, managing the content upload schedule and planning the content strategy. Further responsibilities included writing and producing daily OP-ED's, How-To Guides, translated articles and video guides, managing the company's social… Show more As Editor in Chief, I managed a team of 6 volunteer bloggers who were responsible for writing game and app reviews for one of Israel's leading tech blogs and forums. My daily responsibilities included editing and proofreading all submitted articles and reviews, managing the content upload schedule and planning the content strategy. Further responsibilities included writing and producing daily OP-ED's, How-To Guides, translated articles and video guides, managing the company's social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter) and organizing live product blogging events and event coverage covered via website and social media. Show less

    • Sales Specialist
      • Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

      Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Worked as a sales specialist and trainer for the company. Responsibilities included frontal sales of products (to include consumer medical tech and cosmetics) to customers, training new hires, providing product demonstrations to staff and clients, and taking the lead in resolving customer complaints.

Education

  • מכללת השרון - HaSharon College
    Technical Trade Specialist, Social Media Management and Marketing
    2017 - 2018
  • The Art Institutes
    Audio and Video Production
    2007 - 2009
  • Montgomery College
    Creative Writing
    2000 - 2001

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