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Carol A. Ruggie - Bio & Resume
(1945 - 2007)MARKETING PERCEPTIONS, INC.
PresidentResearched, developed and produced a 30-hour (lecture/video/training) program on "How to Sell Cleveland". The program was designed to assist managers and Realtors in recruiting top producing personnel and their families to the Cleveland/Akron area. It is certified, by the State of Ohio, for credit in schools, colleges and CEU by Realtors. The Greater Cleveland Growth Association has utilized the program for Cleveland businesses. Programs have been taught at Cleveland State University, Greater Cleveland Growth Association and the Cleveland Board of Realtors for CEU classes.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS
Vice President Director of TrainingBusiness Consultant – Produced and presented programs on time management, how to recruit, how to manage, and several other business related topics for Real Estate management and sales companies such as steel businesses, car dealerships, etc.
RE/MAX
Vice President RelocationTwenty-five year career in national sales and training seminars, Real Estate management and Real Estate franchise sales, including sale of the first Re/Max Franchise in Cleveland, Ohio. Sold the first RE/MAX Franchise in the Cleveland area. Responsible for helping set up business and training new owners on how to recruit and manage top Realtors.
OHIO SAVINGS ASSOCIATION
Relocation Services DirectorDeveloped a program to help managers recruit top people to the Cleveland/Akron area.
Managed and coordinated all relocation activity between fourteen Ohio Savings Real Estate offices in Akron, Cleveland and Columbus.
HGM HILL TOP
Hilltop Condominium Specialist
Researched and specialized in developments over $100,000 in value. Had over 43 listings and helped write program on how to market, list and sell condominiums. Worked on the inter office politics of the Condominium team.
1977 – 1982 Real Estate Sales
1964 – 1977 Various Sales Positions
Member of the board in many volunteer organizations.
Named Jaycee Wife of the Year in early 70’s for a report submitted on health care for severely physically
and mentally handicapped patients in the Ohio. Some programs were created to address the problems noted
in this report.Business Consultant -
Cable TV Channel 9 Macedonia
Executive Producer/Host of "Our Inspiring World" on TV Cable 9.
Sparrow Village - Johannesburg, South Africa
Developed and maintained wed site for distributing information about Sparrow Village world-wide
Developed and distributed brochures and lecture material
Wrote grants and created educational programs about hospice for children dying of AIDS
Lecturer and promoter for Sparrow Village throughout Eastern United States
Took five trips to Sparrow Village with educational groups, entrepreneurs, and promoters