Ronnie Douglas,M.B.A.
Marketing & Tourism Advisor at Metro Govt Nashville & Davidsn- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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EMT-IV
Volunteer State Community CollegeJan, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Tennessee Tourism Professional
State of Tennessee
Experience
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Metro Govt Nashville & Davidsn
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing & Tourism Advisor
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Feb 2017 - Present
• Writing social media content for websites, twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Meetup for optimization with different platforms for search engines. • Research social and digital media evolving tools. • Problem-Solving for the best communication methods to reach the desired audience on different platforms from sensitive content to general information. • Organization on communication methods, determining audience, and measuring tactics for the organization. • Interpersonal Skills by approaching a direct connection between the company and the public in a friendly and formal manner. • Technical Skills by ensuring all content is in a responsive format. • Planning and executing programs that are season sensitive, related to the integrity of the area, and in conjunction with the mission of the company. Show less
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Business Owner
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Jun 2017 - Present
Personalized / Professionalism / Guaranteed Our Team is certified in eradication of bed bugs. We have over 10 years experience in the hospitality industry and know what it takes to do a fast turnover, low key, and complete job. Our staff know that you are in the business to get things back to normal. Our courteous staff will visit your site and determine the best approach to minimize disruption. We will do a thorough and investigative process to ensure permanent eradication. www.tnbedbugs.com 615-307-0079 Show less
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JRK Hotel Group
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager, Corporate Market
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
• Monitoring IHG Corporate Gold Accounts to increase production. • Petitioning and canvassing the Nashville market for new accounts for corporate growth and Local negotiated accounts. • Systematization of data using Opera, Lanyon, Delphi, and Hotelligence. • Visit clients or arrange meetings to discuss potential partnerships to meet client requirements. • Deliver sales pitches and presentations to clients, highlighting the benefits of the downtown market to influence purchase decisions. Show less
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Holiday Inn Express
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales and Marketing
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
Director of Sales and Marketing • Creation and implementing effective planning for sales and marketing initiatives. • Execute and plan direction of marketing strategies • Conducting and manage all the matters related to corporate sales. • Oversee revenue stream for increasing RevPAR, occupancy, and total revenue. • Ensure guest services meets brand standards and customer satisfaction is maintained. Director of Sales and Marketing • Creation and implementing effective planning for sales and marketing initiatives. • Execute and plan direction of marketing strategies • Conducting and manage all the matters related to corporate sales. • Oversee revenue stream for increasing RevPAR, occupancy, and total revenue. • Ensure guest services meets brand standards and customer satisfaction is maintained.
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Director of Parks and Recreation
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
• Planned, formulated, and implemented short and long-term goals for the park and recreational activities such as Jr. Pro basketball and other youth sports. • Planned and coordinated assignments for the thirteen member working staff. • Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed present operating budget. • Created, maintained, and updated content on county web site plus social outlets. • Met with the community and business groups to establish a community partnership; serving as a liaison with the Commission board. • Developed grant applications and requests for proposals; prepare and review service contracts. • Initiated maintenance and repair work orders for facilities and park areas. • Maintained and increased sales of rental facilities for recreation in the county, a 74 site camp ground, 110-acre fair ground, and 20,000 + sq. ft. convention center. Show less
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State of Tennessee
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing, State of Tennessee Hospitality Services
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Sep 2006 - May 2014
•Creation, development, and implementation of marketing strategies to enhance awareness of recreation and special events in Tennessee State Parks. Administration of statewide state park marketing plan and strategies to increase park guest attendance by monitoring industry trends for sales. Created strategies to canvas and target potential guests through advertising, websites, emails to expand our marketing base. •Designed marketing and promotional materials for group travel shows, consumer shows for feeder markets, plus conferences, expos, and festivals within the state of Tennessee. •Made public appearances for marketing student educational camps and public speaking with displays and booth information to market state park's natural resources, historical sites, inns, conference centers, golf courses, restaurants, cabins, camp grounds and marinas. •Managed state park group revenue accounts with an annual revenue of generating $25 million annual revenue. •Managed an average of forty-two groups per resort with an average revenue per group of $14,000 + •Managed group sales accounts with an average of forty room nights per group and two international accounts from China per year. •Planned, implemented, and coordinated one special event for each of the six resorts. •Developed social media e-blast accounts for marketing. •Develop FAM tours for SMERF market. •Conducted cold calls to area businesses, churches, and corporations to provide information concerning potential conference venues. This effort was to educate businesses so that they would become more familiar with each of the six resort hotels. •Canvassed niche market cities within an eighty mile radius of each resort for tour operators, motor coach business, major corporations and top businesses for exposure to the state park resort operations. Show less
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T.O. Fuller State Park
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Park Ranger 1, Park Ranger 2 , Park Manager
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2006
• Acting Interim Park Manger of T.O. Fuller State Park. • Oversaw the daily park operations and staff needs. • Created and monitored staff schedules and responsibilities. • Responsible for the continued educational programs for the park. • Commissioned Officer and provided visitor information, programming events, safety and security for the park. • Responsible for the summer activities, programs, and seasonal staff. • Responsible for the continued educational programs, fundraising, and annual events for the park. • Promote the park at different local sporting events, local newspapers, and area venues. Show less
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Education
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King University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management/ Marketing -
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor's degree, Wildlife Biology -
Volunteer State Community College
EMT-IV, Medical -
2009 - 2009
University of North Georgia
Marketing Certification -
2004 - 2004
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
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