KALYN SHAIBLE

**D Concord Road West Milford, New Jersey 07480

973-***-**** acqzb1@r.postjobfree.com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MEDIA COORDINATOR COPYWRITER

TOY DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER

“Hands-on” Executive Administrative Assistant and Media Coordinator with over twenty years experience supporting Vice Presidents in Sales, Marketing and Advertising with emphasis on correspondence, paperwork and research. Excellent telephone skills. Compelling track record in problem solving and office equipment maintenance. Skilled in identifying client needs with experience in devising innovative strategies and a passion for success. Natural trendsetter. Artistic and creative with strong design and writing skills. Personable and politic, handles difficult personalities with aplomb.

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Final Draft Internet Searches Most Copiers, Fax Machines, Phone Systems Pitney Bowes Mailing Machines

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ELANCE.COM 2014-2015

Online company that pairs freelance writers, artists and IT professionals with clients offering one time or on-going assignments.

Freelance Copywriter

Wrote radio scripts for health related products.

Wrote rules, character descriptions and scripts for new murder mystery game.

Wrote several humorous scripts for ESL students.

SID PATERSON ADVERTISING, Hawthorne, New Jersey 2011-2014

New York based Advertising Agency with New Jersey branch, specializing in automotive advertising in broadcasting and print.

Assistant Account Executive (Media Coordinator)

Liaised with clients and account executives to plan clients’ advertising needs each month. Maintained calendars with advertising schedules and budgets. Collaborated with art department to produce compelling advertisements on a weekly/monthly basis. Composed letters, blog articles, website information and press releases as needed. Proofread and edited all ads and copy. Submitted necessary documentation to automotive compliance sites.

Notable Accomplishments

Composed and wrote ad copy, blog articles, website information and company correspondence as needed.

Primary TV, radio and pre-roll script writer for past six months, writing for most company accounts.

Conducted Internet research for manufacturer deals,compliance guidelines, state advertising laws, regional and national holiday information, etc.

Developed reputation for working well with difficult clientele.

Maintained office equipment and supplies.

Encouraged good interdepartmental relationships.

Compiled and wrote all copy for important client RFP.

THE MAGNA GROUP, Glen Rock, New Jersey 2003-2009

Advertising company specializing in automotive advertising in print, cable and radio.

Media Coordinator

Liaised with clients and account executives to plan clients’ advertising needs each month. Maintained calendars with advertising schedules and budgets. Collaborated with art department to produce compelling advertisements on a weekly/monthly basis. Composed letters, blog articles, website information and press releases as needed. Proofread and edited all ads and copy. Submitted necessary documentation to automotive compliance sites.

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Notable Accomplishments

Created lists of seasonal themes and headlines for easy access.

Primary liaison with BMW compliance, guiding other media coordinators in their day-to-day dealings with them.

Encouraged good interdepartmental relationships.

ADECCO EMPLOYMENT, Hackensack, New Jersey 2000-2003

Temporary employment agency specializing in clerical and administrative positions.

ROBERT BURTON ASSOCIATES, LTD., West Caldwell, New Jersey 1990-2000

Packaging and distribution of cigarette rolling papers and associated tobacco products. A division of Rizla+, a European Company.

Marketing Secretary

Typed all correspondence for marketing department. Maintained Vice President of Marketing’s travel schedule. Made all travel plans and reservations for all company Vice Presidents and General Manager. Maintained expense reports for all company Vice Presidents and Salesmen. Kept inventory on P.O.S. materials. Wrote and compiled business reports for quarterly and annual meetings in Europe. Coordinated schedules and materials for trade shows and marketing tours. Ordered office supplies. Processed mail orders.

Notable Accomplishments

Alerted computer department that outside vendor was sabotaging network to rack up repairs and billable hours.

Discovered usury practices employed by company supplying all office equipment and implemented plan to replace them and end contract.

Oversaw all equipment maintenance and supplies.

TROYS TOYS, Chatham, New Jersey 1990-2000

Independent Toy Company specializing in soft, stuffed dolls and toys.

Designer

Designed all rag dolls, stuffed animals and other soft toys imagined by company creators and self. Worked closely with company President and CEO to plan company direction. Rendered, painted and swatched all designs. Designed, cut and built samples.

Notable Accomplishments

Illustrated children’s book written by Company President to promote new toy.

Convinced owners to branch out into multi-racial doll lines, incorporating African American and Hispanic dolls in addition to standard blue-eyed blonde dolls.

Created and wrote games and stories for possible product lines.

EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts ~ Production Design/Costume Design

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts ~ Art/Theatre, Costume Design/Graphic Design

Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Classes in Time Management, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

ProSeries Screenwriting Classes

Professional Internship Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, California

ProSeries Alumnus

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