Education is the movement from darkness to light
Rich Evangelista
Results-oriented, self-starter, with emphasis on education, training, marketing, and sales. Expert in social media management and educational consulting.
� Team Leadership � Strategic Planning � Budgeting
� Curriculum & Programing � Marketing � Reporting & Documentation
� Training � Social media � Sales Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Entrepreneurial Experience, NY and NJ November 2017-Present
Self Employed
� Created, managed and maintained social media websites for small, and mid-market sized companies
� Consulted for early childhood education schools and centers throughout New York and New Jersey
� Trained, developed and mentored over two hundred teachers, educational leaders and franchise owners
� Trained and developed interns and employees to help leverage workload
Cablevision-Lightpath, Parsippany, NJ July 2016- November 2017
Account Executive
� Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and close sales opportunities on a consistent basis
� Highly organized and data driven, with a demonstrated ability to accurately forecast sales results
� Demonstrated ability to make professional presentations to customers and prospects, and communicate complex technical issues in terms that are easily understood
� Solid understanding of telecommunications and information technology concepts and fundamentals
� Demonstration of excellent customer service values and commitment
� Generated new and qualified business leads through cold calling, market research and satisfied customer referrals
Children's Creative Learning Center, Roseland, NJ September 2009- June 2016
Executive Director
� Functioned as Director of Program Operations, considered client budget demands and restrictions while simultaneously promoting criteria that embodied CCLC's organizational goals, values, philosophies and policies
� Responsible for training and development of 30 teachers and support staff members
� Partnered with NFL and The New York Jets to create operational learning center for children of NFL employees
� Oversaw all aspects of marketing, sales and business development efforts throughout the Tri-State area
CINTAS Corporation, New York, NY September 2007 - September 2009
Uniform Sales Representative
� Developed new business to business accounts via prospecting and cold calling
� Customized presentation techniques to reflect operational considerations
� Presidents Club FY07 FY08 FY09
CHILDCARE EDUCATION INSTITUTE, Atlanta, GA January 2005 - September 2007
Director of National Accounts / Northeast Sales Representative
� Generated $1M of new business revenue in 2005, exceeding sales projections of 500K by 100%
� Gained recognition as company's #1 sales representative in November 2005, and exceeded sales projections
� Promoted to Director of National Accounts; managed and served the company's national client base
� Oversaw all aspects of marketing, sales and business development efforts throughout New York, Connecticut and New Jersey Including social media management
BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS, Elmont, NY January 2004 - January 2005
Executive Director
� Functioned as Director of Program Operations; considered client budget demands and restrictions while simultaneously promoting criteria that embodied Bright Horizons Family Solutions' organizational goals
� Accountable for appropriately delegating responsibilities amongst staff and for all marketing and sales objectives/strategies
� Initiated and completed a project with the CEO to launch and successfully implement the Spanish language version of the Bright Horizons curriculum
TUTOR TIME LEARNING CENTERS, Deer Park, NY September 2002 - January 2004
Center Director
� Operated a Tutor Time Learning Center in a manner consistent with Tutor Time policies and procedures
� Spearheaded sales and consulting initiatives, while simultaneously developing marketing plans for the local community focused on increasing student enrollment
� Achieved 100% growth rate in enrollment and revenue while maintaining labor costs consistently under monthly budget allocations
U.S. ARMY West Point, NY June 2001 - Sept. 2002
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Management Trainee
� Completed a formal on-the-job training program at West Point Military Academy
� Developed knowledge, skills, and abilities for the administration and management of all child and youth services programs operated within the Department of Defense and The United States Army
� Planned, and marketed various child and youth services programs
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August '96 - December '00
The College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Education & Rehabilitation and Human Services
Rich Evangelista
Results-oriented, self-starter, with emphasis on education, training, marketing, and sales. Expert in social media management and educational consulting.
� Team Leadership � Strategic Planning � Budgeting
� Curriculum & Programing � Marketing � Reporting & Documentation
� Training � Social media � Sales Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Entrepreneurial Experience, NY and NJ November 2017-Present
Self Employed
� Created, managed and maintained social media websites for small, and mid-market sized companies
� Consulted for early childhood education schools and centers throughout New York and New Jersey
� Trained, developed and mentored over two hundred teachers, educational leaders and franchise owners
� Trained and developed interns and employees to help leverage workload
Cablevision-Lightpath, Parsippany, NJ July 2016- November 2017
Account Executive
� Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and close sales opportunities on a consistent basis
� Highly organized and data driven, with a demonstrated ability to accurately forecast sales results
� Demonstrated ability to make professional presentations to customers and prospects, and communicate complex technical issues in terms that are easily understood
� Solid understanding of telecommunications and information technology concepts and fundamentals
� Demonstration of excellent customer service values and commitment
� Generated new and qualified business leads through cold calling, market research and satisfied customer referrals
Children's Creative Learning Center, Roseland, NJ September 2009- June 2016
Executive Director
� Functioned as Director of Program Operations, considered client budget demands and restrictions while simultaneously promoting criteria that embodied CCLC's organizational goals, values, philosophies and policies
� Responsible for training and development of 30 teachers and support staff members
� Partnered with NFL and The New York Jets to create operational learning center for children of NFL employees
� Oversaw all aspects of marketing, sales and business development efforts throughout the Tri-State area
CINTAS Corporation, New York, NY September 2007 - September 2009
Uniform Sales Representative
� Developed new business to business accounts via prospecting and cold calling
� Customized presentation techniques to reflect operational considerations
� Presidents Club FY07 FY08 FY09
CHILDCARE EDUCATION INSTITUTE, Atlanta, GA January 2005 - September 2007
Director of National Accounts / Northeast Sales Representative
� Generated $1M of new business revenue in 2005, exceeding sales projections of 500K by 100%
� Gained recognition as company's #1 sales representative in November 2005, and exceeded sales projections
� Promoted to Director of National Accounts; managed and served the company's national client base
� Oversaw all aspects of marketing, sales and business development efforts throughout New York, Connecticut and New Jersey Including social media management
BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS, Elmont, NY January 2004 - January 2005
Executive Director
� Functioned as Director of Program Operations; considered client budget demands and restrictions while simultaneously promoting criteria that embodied Bright Horizons Family Solutions' organizational goals
� Accountable for appropriately delegating responsibilities amongst staff and for all marketing and sales objectives/strategies
� Initiated and completed a project with the CEO to launch and successfully implement the Spanish language version of the Bright Horizons curriculum
TUTOR TIME LEARNING CENTERS, Deer Park, NY September 2002 - January 2004
Center Director
� Operated a Tutor Time Learning Center in a manner consistent with Tutor Time policies and procedures
� Spearheaded sales and consulting initiatives, while simultaneously developing marketing plans for the local community focused on increasing student enrollment
� Achieved 100% growth rate in enrollment and revenue while maintaining labor costs consistently under monthly budget allocations
U.S. ARMY West Point, NY June 2001 - Sept. 2002
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Management Trainee
� Completed a formal on-the-job training program at West Point Military Academy
� Developed knowledge, skills, and abilities for the administration and management of all child and youth services programs operated within the Department of Defense and The United States Army
� Planned, and marketed various child and youth services programs
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August '96 - December '00
The College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Education & Rehabilitation and Human Services