1. Mary D. Ramos
2905 Granite * Longview, Texas 75604
(903) 297-6540 home * (903) 918-4993 cell
I have been fortunate to have three great careers in my lifetime. I am ready to use
my experiences to benefit a company with common goals in my next career. I
have a very diverse background with training in all aspects of business. As you
review my resume you will see the numerous contributions I’ve assisted my
former and present employers with. The accomplishments are derived from
exceptional interpersonal and communication skill, strong attention to detail and
great work ethic. My skill for listening and the ability to execute job tasks has
helped to create a safe, healthy and productive work environment for all. I will
bring energy, management, organization, diversity, commitment, loyalty, creativity
and experience to your company.
Key Areas of my experience that have prepared me for this position include:
o 25+ years experience of providing management, guidance and assistance
o Experience conducting Continuous Quality Improvement and Strategic Thinking
o Successful at meeting or exceeding goals and deadlines
o Commitment to the highest level of professionalism and ethics
o Independent, self motivated, friendly, outgoing with strong follow through
o Performance management, recruitment, hiring and training
Experience
Townsquare Media – January 2015 – Present Marketing Consultant
o Outside sales for 4 radio stations in the Tyler / Longview Market
o Outside sales for website design, SEO and Audience Extension
o Live Events Promotions and Sales
East Texas Tourism Association 2008 – Sept 2014 Owner / Executive Director
o Administrative Management of three tourism publications & a bi-monthly local publication
o Networked with City Managers, Tourism Managers & Owners of Small Businesses for ad sales
o Coordinated FAM (Familiarization Tours) twice a year for Group Travel Operators
o Created a tourism website information driven to push tourist to partnering cities
o Put my creative talents to work as the editor of the East to West Texas Vacation Guide
Kilgore Magazine 2012 – Sept 2014 Owner / Executive Director
o Published a bi-monthly magazine with local interest stories
o Scheduled, organized and prioritized work to meet deadlines and customer expectations
o Researched and wrote articles for magazine
o Arranged photo shoots with local Photographers and cover story candidates
o Worked with graphic artist on design and layout
o Negotiated with Printing companies on rates and delivery
o Arranged distribution locally and mailing to subscription customers
Eagle Advertising & Promotions 1995 – 2016 Owner / Executive Director
o Coordinated events for non-profit organizations as fund raisers. Events include Longview
PRCA Rodeo, Bull Bash, Monster Truck Fall Nationals, Mutt Mania & Dalton Days
o Works well with a board of directors or committee for each organization
o Created an event budget and strategic goals
o Secured quality face time with key businesses for local sponsorships
o Placed radio, television and print advertising for each event

2. Championship Bull Riding 2004 – 2008 Director of Operations
o Coordinated televised Bull Riding Only events in 16 markets in the United States
including Nevada, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, South Dakota, Arizona, Oklahoma,
California & New Mexico
o Researched new event locations & negotiated building contracts
o Cold called & networked for local sponsors of the events
o Coordinated ticket production and accountability of sells
o Coordinated local advertising & promotions for the event
o Improved net income by hiring contract personnel for multiple events at discounted rates
(sound, lighting, announcers, bullfighters, sports medicine)
o Managed the CBR website with updates on each bull rider and bull following events
o Coordinated television production (The Outdoor Channel) including commercial time
o Created and produced a Souvenir Program Book for each market
East Texas Radio Group – Longview 2001 – 2004 General Manager
Gulfstar Communications – Lufkin 1984 – 2001 Director of Sales
Twenty (20) Years in Radio Broadcasting as General Manager, National Sales Manager, General
Sales Manager and Local Sales Manager in the Lufkin / Nacogdoches / Tyler / Longview Markets.
o Motivated & Managed a local sales staff of 5 to 12
o Slashed payroll & administrative costs by negotiating prices and meeting budgets
o Coordinated sales goals and on-air promotions with air staff and customers
o On-Going Motivational & Sales training to sales team and air staff
o Met and exceeded sales goals and company objectives
Honors and Activities:
Won the Tourism Partner of the Year Award – Longview Chamber 2012
Serves on the Gregg County Historical Museum Executive Board 2010 - Present
Served on the SeeSaw Children’s Place Board of Directors 2009 - 2012
Serves on the Gregg County Area Go Texan Board 2008 – Present
Serves on the 4 Pets Sake Board of Directors 2010 – Present
Longview Greggton Rotary Club Rodeo Chairman 2006 – Co-chairman 2007 to Present
President Lufkin Rotary Club 2001-2002
Served on United Way Allocations Committee – 2002 -2004
Member of the Midtown Rotary Club 2001- Present
Chairman Small Business Council 1992 & 1993 Lufkin, Texas
Education:
Graduated Angelina College 1979 – Associate of Applied Science in Drafting & Design
Experienced In:
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Powerpoint
Social Media Adobe InDesign (limited) Homestead Website Software
Quick Books
Professional references available on request.