Ralph Kai
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Germanico Cruz
Ralph is one of the most creative minds and thoughtful individuals I have worked with in my career. He strategically plans and presents his vision to the team and has a gift in this seamless execution from A to Z. Ralph is amazing and I highly recommend Ralph to any organization.
Samantha LemMon
I had the privilege of working for Ralph during a pivotal time in my career. I was a young professional bracing through the corporate world wide-eyed and excited to find something I was passionate in. Ralph introduced me to email, social, and the possibilities of design through all digital channels. I was encouraged to explore, to try new things, to test boundaries and push the status quo. Ralph coached and guided my design and strategy, allowing opportunities for growth not only in-house but the through conferences, education, and creative development. I am so thankful for my time with Ralph and all that I learned because it has shaped the creative professional leader I am today. Ralph leads with an open mind, always listens, and appreciates all contributions and ideas. His knowledge is extensive and his passion for culture, design, and people shows in all that he does. I hope we can work together again someday!
Germanico Cruz
Ralph is one of the most creative minds and thoughtful individuals I have worked with in my career. He strategically plans and presents his vision to the team and has a gift in this seamless execution from A to Z. Ralph is amazing and I highly recommend Ralph to any organization.
Samantha LemMon
I had the privilege of working for Ralph during a pivotal time in my career. I was a young professional bracing through the corporate world wide-eyed and excited to find something I was passionate in. Ralph introduced me to email, social, and the possibilities of design through all digital channels. I was encouraged to explore, to try new things, to test boundaries and push the status quo. Ralph coached and guided my design and strategy, allowing opportunities for growth not only in-house but the through conferences, education, and creative development. I am so thankful for my time with Ralph and all that I learned because it has shaped the creative professional leader I am today. Ralph leads with an open mind, always listens, and appreciates all contributions and ideas. His knowledge is extensive and his passion for culture, design, and people shows in all that he does. I hope we can work together again someday!
Germanico Cruz
Ralph is one of the most creative minds and thoughtful individuals I have worked with in my career. He strategically plans and presents his vision to the team and has a gift in this seamless execution from A to Z. Ralph is amazing and I highly recommend Ralph to any organization.
Samantha LemMon
I had the privilege of working for Ralph during a pivotal time in my career. I was a young professional bracing through the corporate world wide-eyed and excited to find something I was passionate in. Ralph introduced me to email, social, and the possibilities of design through all digital channels. I was encouraged to explore, to try new things, to test boundaries and push the status quo. Ralph coached and guided my design and strategy, allowing opportunities for growth not only in-house but the through conferences, education, and creative development. I am so thankful for my time with Ralph and all that I learned because it has shaped the creative professional leader I am today. Ralph leads with an open mind, always listens, and appreciates all contributions and ideas. His knowledge is extensive and his passion for culture, design, and people shows in all that he does. I hope we can work together again someday!
Germanico Cruz
Ralph is one of the most creative minds and thoughtful individuals I have worked with in my career. He strategically plans and presents his vision to the team and has a gift in this seamless execution from A to Z. Ralph is amazing and I highly recommend Ralph to any organization.
Samantha LemMon
I had the privilege of working for Ralph during a pivotal time in my career. I was a young professional bracing through the corporate world wide-eyed and excited to find something I was passionate in. Ralph introduced me to email, social, and the possibilities of design through all digital channels. I was encouraged to explore, to try new things, to test boundaries and push the status quo. Ralph coached and guided my design and strategy, allowing opportunities for growth not only in-house but the through conferences, education, and creative development. I am so thankful for my time with Ralph and all that I learned because it has shaped the creative professional leader I am today. Ralph leads with an open mind, always listens, and appreciates all contributions and ideas. His knowledge is extensive and his passion for culture, design, and people shows in all that he does. I hope we can work together again someday!
Experience
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Samuel Hale
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Enterprise Marketing
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Oct 2018 - Present
VP of Enterprise Marketing at Samuel Hale, where we deliver a workers’ compensation insurance program that remedies a unique solution for California companies with high ex-mods, and burdened in fraud and litigated claims. As a veteran marketing executive with deep expertise across many industries and corporate cultures, I’m a passionate design visionary rooted in building brand affinity, multichannel marketing and connecting with customers in a simple, personal way. VP of Enterprise Marketing at Samuel Hale, where we deliver a workers’ compensation insurance program that remedies a unique solution for California companies with high ex-mods, and burdened in fraud and litigated claims. As a veteran marketing executive with deep expertise across many industries and corporate cultures, I’m a passionate design visionary rooted in building brand affinity, multichannel marketing and connecting with customers in a simple, personal way.
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Schurman Retail Group
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2018
Schurman Retail Group, founded in 1950, owns approximately 350 PAPYRUS, Carlton Cards, Paper Destiny and NIQUEA.D retail stores in North America. We offer a diverse and exciting array of products including Greeting Cards, Gift-Wrap, Gift Bags, Stationery, Note Cards, Journals and unique gift products. Daily duties include delivering top-level integrated marketing strategies and creative leadership for Schurman Retail Group and their collection of retail brands: PAPYRUS, Carlton Cards, American Greeting Cards, NIQUEA.D and Paper Destiny. Functions include leading 16-member team, integrated multichannel marketing development, brand strategy, digital and print marketing (email, SMS, PPC, direct, display, social, traditional advertising), graphic design, art direction, CRM management, eCommerce management (Magento Enterprise 1.14.3.2), SEO, SEM, photo studio management, customer service support, media/public relations and a brand ambassador at every touch-point of my day. www.papyrusonline.com Show less
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Elmets Communications
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Creative
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Oct 2004 - Jan 2011
Creative Lead for B2B Advertising & Marketing Communication, Brand Development, Project Management, Print Management www.elmets.com Creative Lead for B2B Advertising & Marketing Communication, Brand Development, Project Management, Print Management www.elmets.com
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Intercare Holdings Insurance Services
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Creative Director, Marketing Communications
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Feb 2002 - Jul 2004
Graphic Design, Brand Development, Sales Team Support, Strategic Marketing Integration, Annual Marketing Plan Development, Project Management, Internal & External Marketing Communications, RFP Support, Trade Show Support, Print Management Graphic Design, Brand Development, Sales Team Support, Strategic Marketing Integration, Annual Marketing Plan Development, Project Management, Internal & External Marketing Communications, RFP Support, Trade Show Support, Print Management
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Onvoi Business Solutions
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Rancho Cordova, CA
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Creative Director, Marketing Communications
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Jul 2000 - Feb 2002
Start-Up Enthusiast, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Sales Team Support, Strategic Marketing Integration, Annual Marketing Plan Development, Project Management, Internal & External Marketing Communications, RFP Support, Trade Show Support, Print Management Start-Up Enthusiast, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Sales Team Support, Strategic Marketing Integration, Annual Marketing Plan Development, Project Management, Internal & External Marketing Communications, RFP Support, Trade Show Support, Print Management
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Overland Trading Company - A Division of Track-n-Trail Footwear
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El Dorado Hills, CA
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Director, Visual Merchandising
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Sep 1998 - Jul 2000
Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising Monthly Reports, Event Coordinator, Vendor Co-Op Negotiating, Store Design, Fixture Design, Project Management, Print Management, Budget Development Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising Monthly Reports, Event Coordinator, Vendor Co-Op Negotiating, Store Design, Fixture Design, Project Management, Print Management, Budget Development
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Macy's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Facilitator, Visual Merchandising Executive
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Apr 1991 - Sep 1998
Visual Merchandising Display Manager, Visual Merchandising Instructor for North West Region, Fixture Design, Visual Prop Design Visual Merchandising Display Manager, Visual Merchandising Instructor for North West Region, Fixture Design, Visual Prop Design
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Education
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FIDM
Associate of Arts - AA, Design -
Special Training / Continuing Education