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RUTH (MARIE) HOSKINS 3700 Preston Road #835 Plano, TX 75093 (469) 867-4147 [login to view URL] SALES & MARKETING / EVENT PLANNING / CHARITABLE FUNDRASING Sales & Marketing Leadership / Strategic Planning / Growth Strategies/ Budget Responsibility / Business Planning Fortune 500 Manager and Leader: I have been fortunate to enjoy a classical accounting and marketing career that has included several first and second-level management positions with well-known firms and brands including Hewlett-Packard, Tenneco and DeLoitte, Haskins & Sells. Career track professional growth through such positions as: Marketing Manager, Manager of Strategic Planning, Product Manager, and Program Manager; Asst. Controller, Accounting Manager and Supervisor, Sr. Financial Analyst, and member of Audit Staff. Presented Marketing Excellence Award for marketing leadership in 2007. Entrepreneurial Experience: Over the past 15 years I have been utilizing knowledge and expertise gained within major corporations in building small family-owned businesses. I have a track record of launching several new businesses, including the successful development and implementation of funded business plans. I have also achieved success and passion in building a highly motivated and effective sales organization as part of a multi-level marketing effort and currently, as an Education Consultant. Proven Record of Success in Corporate and Non-Profit Sectors: I possess richly varied corporate industry experience and have held several positions with budget responsibility. I have consistently exceeded assigned objectives, achieving double-digit gains in increasing revenues, decreasing costs and improving operational efficiency. I also have a highly successful track record in charitable fundraising for such organizations as Parent-Teacher-Student Association, and women’s community and church organizations. Exceeded all previous fundraising efforts each time as committee chairperson. BA: University of Texas at Austin - Accounting MBA: University of Texas at Austin - Marketing & Computer Information Systems =============================================================== SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS & SKILLS =============================================================== < Development/editing/publishing eArticles and website content for established Internet businesses. < Significantly improved business results through development and implementation of new marketing strategies, including business development efforts, channel expansion and introduction of new service offerings which better addressed customer needs. < Significantly improved operational efficiency of accounting processes in both the corporate and small business environment. Achieved cost reductions and decreased monthly cycle close time. < Skills: Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly personable and capable of working at many levels. Proficient in Internet Marketing, formulating marketing strategy and solving business problems, improving efficiency and implementing solutions under tight deadlines. Hands-on manager with strong people and customer satisfaction skills. Also proficient in use of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. =============================================================== CAREER OVERVIEW / FORTUNE 500 & ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE =============================================================== < College Admissions Assistance - Education Consultant - 2010 (on part-time basis) < M Squared Marketing – Freelance Marketing & Sales - 2009 – present < Hewlett Packard - Associated with $2B division in various roles for over a decade. < Tenneco – Asst. Controller – Real Estate Division < DeLoitte, Haskins & Sells, CPA – Member of Audit Staff
