PATRICA A. COLE

**** ***** • S.A., Texas ***** • 210-***-**** • yy6lse@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a marketing research, coordinator, and/or project support position where my professional

talents will be valued with a company offering long-term career opportunity.

SUMMARY • Offering a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Experienced as a team member providing marketing research and analysis to advance both products and services. Author marketing plans, business models, and executive summaries for commercial & not-for profit businesses.

• Coordinate special projects, fundraisers, special events, and production agendas integrating

multi-retail outlets such as Starbucks and other venue.

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Photoshop, Visual Studio, Illustrator, Brand

Monitoring). Proficient abilities managing social network and e-commerce applications. Author blogs,

track and research trends (www.alexa.com), and apply skills pertinent to Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin,

and Plaxo, etc. Manage detailed record keeping, cross-functional communications, and schedules to

meet strict deadlines.

EXPERIENCE Administrative Office Assistant, Jerry Miers, C.P.A., San Antonio, Texas

2007 to 2008 • Managed administrative actions for a 4-person office servicing commercial and individual accounts.

• Performed receptionist activities. Proficient use of a multi-line phone system and MS Office

software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher).

1999 to 2006 Assistant Teacher/Marketing Assistant, University Methodist Day School, San Antonio, Texas

• Managed dual responsibilities as a Teacher responsible for classroom instruction to 15

kindergarteners. Additionally responsible for preparing marketing, communications, and

promotional venue for approximately 40 teachers.

• Contributed creative skills to design flyers, organize schedules and field trips i.e. cowboy

breakfast, Christmas parties, and other events.

• Created recreational and learning activities, lesson plans, and core- content curriculum. Key

resource team member regarding volunteer coordinating and assistance with special projects.

1998 to 2003 Administrative Assistant, Local Credit Union 142, Texas

• Provided clerical and special project assistant as delegated by the Supervisor and Vice President.

• Assisted with customer communications regarding loan payment notifications, and promotional

materials sent to the customer. Prepared faxes and memos.

• Successfully authored the holiday newsletter distributed to all credit union customers.

Present Tutor, San Antonio, Texas

Experience • Provide core-content tutoring to elementary age children on a private basis.

MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS / PROJECTS

• Manage and develop marketing business plans. Conduct research and analysis integrating statistical

and demographic studies to establish appropriate marketing action plans.

• Develop project scope, budgets, workflow distribution plans, training, schedules, communication

platforms, and resource utilization plans.

• Prolific research and analysis talents using social networking platforms, competitor analysis, and

ecommerce to advance consumer awareness and realize business goals.

Projects • Skype Software research. Established business-user demographics and software usage within

domestic and international segments. Presented findings to a 30-member audience.

• Budweiser Product Introduction to Costa Rica. Team Leader for a group of 5 researchers

tasked with preliminary phone canvassing of university students, distributors, and other partners.

• Organic Coffee House Study. Conducted a study to determine feasibility, financial requirements,

and profit results upon opening an organic coffee house in Austin TX. Determined profits could not

realistically meet financial short-term goals.

• Digital Marketing Analysis. Utilized a variety of variables including product give-away, product

sales, and fundraising programs. Utilized www.alexa.com and other venue to research trends.

ACTIVITIES Fundraiser/Volunteer Team Leader, Starbucks, Texas

• Managed ongoing special events to support fundraising development using Starbuck district outlets to

acquire donations. Secured toy and supply donations and created promotional venue such as Santa

boxes. Successfully evolved the program to an annual Starbucks gift-giving tradition.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, St. Edwards University, Austin, TX. 2009

PATRICIA A. COLE

2245 Rivas • S.A., Texas 78228 • 210-***-**** • yy6lse@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Human Resource Representative:

I am writing to express interest in a position where my marketing research and coordinator talents will be of long-term value.

Enclosed is my résumé for your review and consideration.

I am offering a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Marketing, with strong marketing research and coordinator

talents as demonstrated in both academic and business environments.

My professional attributes include adaptability, resourcefulness, and the discipline to achieve company and team goals, while consistently meeting strict deadlines.

I am a passionate contributor to marketing programs, and I am confident my full-cycle research and analytical abilities will be of tremendous value to your organization.

I am looking forward to a personal interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Patricia A. Cole

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