Barry T.

KuKes
6020 Cambellton Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269
704-685-3247
bk110f28a@westpost.net
Career History:
Carolina New Homes Only
www.carolinanewhomesonly.com
Charlotte, NC
August 2008 - Present
Director of Marketing and Advertising
* Recruited to head up marketing for new homebuilders located in Charlotte, NC,
Rock Hill, SC, Atlanta, GA, and Raleigh, NC.
* Work independently as the marketing department for numerous builders, coordina
ting and managing third party support.
* Re-design web sites, develop and implement ad campaigns. Write warranty and ho
meowner manuals, produce 30- minute television spots. Develop, design and write
magazine, newspaper and radio ads.
* Create E-flyer programs, PPC programs, new floor plan renderings, a sales trai
ning manual, and model home slide shows. Samples of projects available for revie
w.
* Work closely with sales to develop and implement a marketing strategy promotin
g excellence in logistics, quality and service to current and prospective custom
er base.
* Media representative for all press related issues and placement internationall
y.

Eastwood Homes
www.eastwoodhomes.com
Charlotte, NC
October 2007 to August 2008
Charlotte Division Marketing Liaison and Sales Specialist
* Recruited to Eastwood from CP Morgan. Initially as a sales specialist only, sa
les position was within the top 1% of the Charlotte division. On-site sales spec
ialist for numerous Eastwood Homes communities.
* Assisted in training, marketing planning and marketing materials development.
Developed successful Realtor relations programs consisting of focus groups, comm
unity events and promotional programs.
* Pursued the Marketing Liaison position in late June. Shortly afterward, recrui
ted by Carolina New Homes Only for Director of Marketing position.

CP Morgan
www.cpmorgan.com
Charlotte, NC
March 2006 - October 2007
New Homes Sales Consultant
On-site sales representation for Fort Mill community. Rated second in the countr
y for gross and net sales. Reason for leaving- Recruited by Eastwood Homes.
Evolution Studio Works
www.evolutionstudioworks.com
Port Orange, FL
September 2003 to Present
Owner-Creative Director
* Create, design, write and develop print media and web sites for all types of b
usinesses.
* Portfolio available featuring brochures, packaging, catalogs, magazines, speci
al mailers, direct mail pieces, newspaper inserts, display ads, etc. Quark, Phot
oshop, Illustrator, etc., at expert level.
* Web Design efforts have included over 30 web sites from as small as a simple 1
0-page image site to a 3000 page CGI and ASP commerce site. Links to all current
sites are available for review. Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Go Live, Flash and 360
degree programs are utilized.

Continental Window Fashions

Deland, FL
http://www.continentalwindowfashions.com/
December 1999- September 2003

Vice President-General Manager

* Internet based reseller of home decorating products directly to the consumer m
arket segment. Trade show management.
* Responsibilities included P&L, budgeting, marketing, sales, creative developme
nt, advertising campaign management, web site development, customer service, ven
dor relationships, data analysis and product selection.

Suncom Technologies
Niles, IL
June 1995- December 1999
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
* Manufacturer of computer and video game console controllers including joystick
s and game pads for PC, MAC, Nintendo, Sega and Sony.
* Increased sales from $3 million to $22 million annual sales in one year thanks
to securing major retailers including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City, Office
Depot, etc.
* Worked with McDonnell Douglas to develop flight training simulators for F-15 p
ilots.
* Trade Show management and coordination for national shows including CES, COMDE
X and E3.

Konami U.S.A., Inc.

Buffalo Grove, IL
May 1992- June 1995
Senior Marketing Manager, Development, Licensing and Advertising
* Multi-billion dollar video game publisher headquartered in Japan.
* Responsible for U.S. market development as related to all marketing, advertisi
ng, game development, packaging, inventory control and customer service.
* Major accounts included Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Best Buy, etc.
* Oversaw and managed inside staff of 16 product managers, 3 product development
 managers, 4 producers, 2 graphic artists and 6 customer service relation reps.
* Trade show management, design, staffing, booth assembly, etc. Booth budget alo
ne was $1.2 million.

Technical Attributes:
HTML, Java, CGI and Perl. Proficient in the use of Photoshop, Corel Draw and Pho
to-Paint, Dream Weaver, FrontPage, Flash, Illustrator, Excel, Access.
Personal:
Published novelist. Hobbies include playing drums, golfing and writing. Married.
Additional Experience:
Licensed Realtor in FL, NC and SC.
Education:
Wright College, Chicago, IL
References Upon Request