Sylvia Nicole Jackson

**B W Golden Strip Dr. Mauldin, SC 29662

864-***-****

koqanb@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

An innovative leader with ample experience, superior analytical and planning skills and the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals in a fast paced environment. Solid creative background in advertising, marketing and design, with a strong emphasis in account management and print production. Strong editing, verbal and written communication skills.

Education

Kaplan University- M.B.A., Specializing in Marketing Aug., 2009

Clemson University- B.S. Graphic Communications with a minor in Business and Technical Writing Dec., 2003

Career History

Vertis Communications/BI-LO, LLC, Greenville, SC 2003-Present

On-Site Print Production Manager 2008-present

*Senior Print/Press Coordinator 2005-2007

*Print/Press Coordinator 2004-2005

*Graphic Designer 2003-2004

• Direct, train and evaluate the operation and productivity of 5 print coordinators who successfully produce 3.60 million weekly BI-LO ads, create versioning, proof and implement ad changes for over 100 versions which are distributed to over 207 stores and 140 distribution centers each week.

• Demonstrates a proficient design background with the ability to originate both the graphic and structural components of the company’s marketing plan of action utilizing 7 different software programs. The ability to adjust and improve page layout and template information as well as create new ad concepts, icons and themed advertising promotions.

• Maintain direct contact with advertising and marketing teams within the company to remain consistent with companies’ goals and branding standards. Work closely with the executive team and the brand development team to effectively implement advertising strategies in store and in circular.

• Successfully and accurately perform proofing, editing and analyzing information in multi media based promotional materials. Provides ongoing efforts to consistently adhere to brand image standards across all areas of in-store and out-of-store promotions.

Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions, Greenville, SC 2004-Present

SAT Prep Instructor

• Prepare high school students for the SAT and ACT by providing them with superior instruction of materials designed to improve their test taking abilities.

• Formally trained to provide excellent teaching, presenting and mentoring skills. Exhibits excellent communication and presentation skills as I adjust my lectures to reflect the current needs of the each child’s learning and developmental processes.

• Personalized one-on-one Tutoring.

• Grade and assess student progress. Maintain open and clear communications with parents and students to ensure their needs are being met.

BI – LO, Pendleton, SC 2002 - 2003

Assistant Bookkeeper

• Monitor cashiers and courtesy desk to ensure exceptional customer service and maintain continuous customer focus.

• Train, supervise, and direct daily tasks of cashiers and stockers.

• Responsible for assisting in the management of sales, shrink, and controllable expenses including payroll.

Jessie Ruth’s Kitchen, Greer SC 1997-2001

Assistant Manager

• Day to day management of “down home” style restaurant including guest relations, instituting orderliness and direct supervision of all staff, ordering and fulfillment of supplies, and maintaining a high level of quality for all food and beverage items.

• Budget, plan and supervise the catering of events and engagements in excess of 200 persons.

• Develop, manage and implement customer service and marketing programs, which expanded small-to-medium client base 35%.

Additional Experience

• Freelance- Graphic design, basic web design, copy writing and editing

• Photography- Lighting, set arrangement, digital enhancement

• Event Management- Bridal showers, baby showers, reunions and birthday parties (ex. the 2009 BI-LO Advertising & Marketing Christmas Party and the 2008 Hillcrest High School Class of ’98 Class Reunion)

• Notary Public for the State of South Carolina

• Lean6 Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

• Member of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

Computer Skills Mac or PC format: PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat, PageMaker, Quark Xpress, InDesign, AutoCAD, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Word and Excel programs

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