Marketing Assistant

CAROLE C. CARR

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Core competencies include:

Outgoing and articulate communicator with strong writing, editorial, presentation and social marketing skills.

Well known in the community, former television anchor and reporter.

Reputation as an effective and compelling facilitator with the ability to engage others.

Critical thinker, able to develop strategic plans, sound judgments and compelling arguments.

Outstanding interpersonal skills with a record of creating strategic alliances with key partners.

Effective working both independently and as part of a team. Committed to ideals of excellence.

Energetic and organized, easily manage multiple simultaneous tasks in a fast paced setting.

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with broad experience creating strong communications messaging.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Final Cut Pro, Excel, Outlook, Avid, Adobe and Photoshop, Power Point and InDesign.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

2006 to 2009: WJTV-TV – Digital Journalist

Served as media representative and spokesperson for organizational and charity events.

Researched, wrote and edited newsletters, video and compelling news articles for a large, diverse audience.

Maintained a strong internet presence through the utilization of social media tools, and gained a wide following in online community using station’s website, Facebook and Twitter.

Traveled throughout the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee and Georgia reporting on local and national political, medical and crime-related issues.

Built and maintained relationships with key politicians, media and various key community leaders.

Promoted brand awareness and pitched daily news stories.

Photographed and edited raw video for TV and website.

2005 to 2006: WCBI-TV - Reporter/Anchor

Served as media representative and spokesperson for organizational and charity events.

Planned and implemented marketing campaigns.

Performed anchor and reporter duties; arranged interviews and press conferences, analyzed and interpreted news and information received from various sources in order to be able to broadcast the information.

Researched, wrote and edited local, national, and international news articles and video for tv and web and reported live on the Noon, 5PM, 6PM and 10PM broadcasts.

Photographed and edited video for TV and website.

2003 to 2005: Western Asset Management - Client Service/Marketing Assistant

Developed and printed marketing materials, brochures, news releases, news letters, monthly activity reports and other promotional materials.

Set up client meetings and conference calls.

Organized campaigns, fundraisers and special events.

Responded to client requests and internal and external communications.

Set up audio-visual productions and other presentations.

Provided marketing support to drive business goals and generate new business.

2001 to 2003: KCOP-TV - Production Assistant

Communicated with community leaders to maintain insight into current events and issues, organized materials for news broadcasts, and contributed toward writing stories, and gathering factual information to support news reports.

2000: San Diego State University - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Trade Associations: Public Relations Society of America

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