Brandon Mauro

Core Competencies &

• Strategy • Sales &

• Account Management: Full-Cycle B2B/B2C Sales, Consultative Selling, Cold Calling &

• Lead Generation, Contract Negotiation, Client Retention &

• ROI Pitching • Digital Marketing &

• Growth: Multi-Channel Ad Campaigns (PPC &

• Social Media Ads), SEO &

• Keyword Strategy, Direct Response &

• Email Marketing, Event &

• Campaign Coordination • Content Creation &

• Strategy: Keyword-Optimized Copywriting, Blog &

• Article Writing, Storytelling, Digital Media Strategy • Operations &

• Media Production: Real Estate Valuation &

• MLS Systems, Video Production, Photography, Graphic Design

Acquisition Marketing Manager at Capco Investments, LLC (2012-05 – Present)

• Responsible for weekly acquisition of residential real estate through cold calling homeowners and referrals (single family homes valued to $350,000.00)
• Created, designed and purchased marketing materials and implemented direct and indirect marketing campaigns.
• Managed in-coming campaign leads and negotiated the purchase of real property with individual and investor property owners.
• Cold called social media property owner leads and negotiated the purchase of their property
• Personally dealt with homeowners and investor clients successfully handling sensitive selling situations regarding the sale of their home or property
• Researched the comparable value of real property to properly assess ROI on all incoming potential deals.
• Worked efficiently in MLS (Multiple Listing Service), public real estate, county and government databases.
• Completed the process of the sale and transfer of real property (communicating with law firm escrow agents, realtors, title companies)
• Created original automated property valuation spreadsheets to accurately track costs/project profit margins. In addition to organizing a cloud filing system, making the rehab and property acquisition process automated, networked, and more efficient

Publications Director at City Lifestyle (2025-01 – 2026-01)

• Developed new business through strategic prospecting, cold calling, networking, referrals, and consultative sales with local business owners and decision-makers.
• Conducted discovery meetings to identify client objectives and recommend customized multi-channel advertising and marketing solutions designed to drive business growth.
• Built and managed a pipeline of prospective clients while cultivating long-term relationships through exceptional service, consistent communication, and account management.
• Presented integrated print, digital, social media, content marketing, and branding solutions tailored to each client's goals, target audience, and budget.
• Created persuasive sales presentations and proposals that demonstrated return on investment and the value of strategic advertising partnerships.
• Collaborated with editorial, creative, and production teams to deliver high-quality campaigns that exceeded client expectations and strengthened customer retention.
• Managed the full sales cycle from prospecting and lead generation through proposal development, contract negotiation, campaign execution, and post-sale follow-up.
• Represented the publication throughout the local business community, expanding brand awareness while developing strategic partnerships and generating new revenue opportunities.
• Consistently balanced sales performance, client satisfaction, and project management in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Drama Teacher at River Ridge Middle School (2017-07 – 2019-07)

• Created and executed daily lesson plans in accordance with the district's objectives, while identifying individual strengths and weaknesses of over 140 students, as to tailor lesson plans to promote individual growth and achievement.
• Directed and produced 3 shows annually, requiring budgeting, marketing, creative design, and fundraising.
• Responsible for and overseeing 150+ students during after school rehearsals and performances.
• Assisted in the design of district wide Drama curriculum to better align local school's objectives with state's objectives.
• Modified curriculum to integrate students with special needs, while tracking progress under state rules and making daily adjustments.
• Provided an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning/rehearsal environment.
• Interacted with parents and administration regularly, discussing proposed projects and student progress in class and shows.

Marketing Events Coordinator at Michaelson Group Real Estate (2010-05 – 2012-05)

• Initiated, developed relationship, and negotiated contract with USF Campus Activities Board to become 1st official off-campus apartment sponsor.
• Gained local vendors for events through cold calling, scheduling appointments, negotiating contracts, and upholding relationships.
• Increased rental occupancy from 30% to 100% after marketing efforts of 2010-2011
• Developed and executed enticing on-site monthly promotional events engaging residents, successfully resulting in high lease renewal occupancy rate.

Leasing Agent at Michaelson Group Real Estate (2010-05 – 2012-05)

• Took interested future residents on physical tours and answered incoming phone calls, in an attempt to gain their residency.
• Built relationships through follow-ups, scheduling appointments, building secure files of future residents required paperwork and financial documents.
• Handled daily incoming physical and phone contact with residents.
• Kept resident information organized through administrative work, including: work-orders, concerns, resident packages, financial history.

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications – University of South Florida-Main Campus (2008-08 – 2012-04)

High school diploma or GED – River Ridge High School (2004-01 – 2008-01)