Stacie R. Barrett
Centerville, GA 31028
Home Phone 478-***-****
Mobile Phone 478-***-****
Email: abijbo@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
To utilize vast array of sales and leadership experience and connections
along with promoting and event planning skills to strengthen the image and
boost brand awareness for an established company all while providing
immaculate customer service in order to enhance the overall experience.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration, March 2011, Wesleyan College,
Macon, Georgia
Mass Communications, Bachelor of Arts, July 2008, Fort Valley State
University, Fort Valley, Georgia
High School Diploma, June 1996, Blackville-Hilda High School, Blackville,
South Carolina
Work Experience
August, 2007 - Present, Fort Valley State University
Marketing Assistant, Office of Marketing & Communications
. Managed advertising budget filling brand new 951 bed residential
living complex
. Entrusted with six figure campaign budgets
. Assisted with marketing campaigns that led to record-breaking
enrollment
. Instrumental in reinventing the university's image
. Pitched stories to the media to increase brand awareness
. Composed press releases
. Contributed to university blog
. Tracked university's media appearances
. Managing office financial records
Student Program Manager, Campus Life and First Year Experience
. Coordinated Wildcat Stadium Grand Opening publicity that filled 10,000
seat stadium
. Managed 4th Annual Wheels in the Valley Media Outreach Campaign; most
coverage to date
. Collaborated with a popular television network to secure free,
national coverage for FVSU
. Coordinated the largest and most revenue generating Business After
Hours Silent Auction
. Responsible for planning and directing university events
. Secures substantial media coverage across the southeast for special
events
. Assists with managing of 26 organization budgets
. Supervises and provides training for student workers and part time
staff
Recruitment Coordinator, Office of Recruitment
. Managed recruiting schedule for the university that produced second
year of record-breaking enrollment
. Implemented groundbreaking relationship with Jobs for GA Grads,
bringing 1,000 prospective students to campus annually
. Arranged customized tours individuals and groups
. Supervised and trained tour guides
. Assembled information to forward to prospective students
June 2005-April 2007, 13WMAZ-TV
News Assistant
. Wrote and edited compelling stories for Central Georgia's number one
newscast
. B Block Producer
. Edited video on a non linear system `
. Scheduled guests, conducted interviews
. Served as liaison between state and local officials
Production Technician
. Assisted producers with editing graphic layout
. Created graphics for producers to use in various shows
June 1997 - March 2005, Sears Automotive
Customer Service Manager/Advisor
. Provided support for sales staff to deliver customer service
. Responsible for employees' time management
. Issued surveys and updated customers on the progression of their
services
. Trained associates on company polices and how to properly assist the
customers
Credit Manager
. Opened and maintained commercial accounts
. Trained associates conducted meetings to inform associates on
progression of goals set
. Implemented strategies to increase profitability
. Conducted meetings with performance updates
Honors and Activities
. Recipient, FVSU Deans List, Spring 2005-Fall 2007
. Member, Middle Georgia Association of Black Journalists, 2005-2006
. Recipient, Sears Outstanding Performance Awards, 1998-2000, 2001, 2004
. Recipient, Sears President's Circle Level Credit Achievement Awards,
1999, 2000
. Member, Non-Traditional Student Organization, 2007-2008