Marketing Assistant

HILARY L. NIXON

720-***-**** **** Deerfield Rd. Franktown, CO 80116 *************@*****.***

Profile

Enthusiastic and driven public relations professional with proven competence and track record in strategic

marketing/communications plan development and execution, project management, public speaking, strategic content

development for social media, feature article writing, media relations, video editing and producing. Proven instructor and coach.

Thrives in mentorship, leadership, and education roles in fast-paced environment.

Education

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

2007

MA in Communication Studies: Media Studies Emphasis

Lamda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

2001

BA in Communication Studies: Media Studies Emphasis

Experience

Communications Specialist, Arabian Horse Association, Aurora, Co.

2007-2013

Provide consistent communication to a membership of 27,000 through three monthly electronic newsletters, homepage web

content, social media, and press releases. Published 20+ feature articles in Modern Arabian Horse. Provide web, magazine,

social media and video coverage for AHA national events. Lead AHAs social media presence on multiple platforms. Shoot, edit

and produce AHAs internet video marketing/commercials, including the Year in Review shown at the Annual Convention,

promoting the breed and enticing business to business relationships. Developed and led the creation of an email-marketing tool,

resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in new revenue. Plan and execute educational events at national horse shows aimed at

involving the community in the horse show experience. Serve as media relations coordinator.

Instructor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

2005-2007

Taught six sections of Public Speaking over two years and was a Teaching Assistant for a course called Narrative Film as Social

Practice.

Director, South Swell Lacrosse League, San Diego, California

2002-2004

Administered a lacrosse little league of over 300 boys and girls in San Diego, Orange County and San Francisco. Responsible

for programming, registration, coaching, facility coordination, and marketing. Assisted in the daily management of lacrosse retail

store, South Swell sports. Assisted in registration, facilities coordination and coaching for Adrenaline Lacrosse Camps.

Head Coach, Torrey Pines Girls Lacrosse, San Diego, California

2002-2004

Led Falcons to the play-offs each year including one CIF Finals appearance. Created the Wildcats, a middle school feeder team

and was Head Coach of a regional middle school team and Co-Coach of the regional high school team representing Southern

California at National Tournaments.

Executive Assistant, Clark Security Products, San Diego, California

2001-2002 Assisted a brilliant, entrepreneur and CEO.

Skills

• Prime written and verbal

communication skills, including highly tuned listening skills

• Technical: Windows and

Mac operating systems; Microsoft Office and iWorks Suite proficiency; Final Cut Express video editing software;

Cannon 60D HD video; Constant Contact Email Marketing tool

• 7+ years mentoring,

coaching, teaching experience, ages 8-22

• Colorado State University,

Comm. Studies MA Alumni Association Board Member

• Proven public speaker and

speechwriter with presentations at Western States Communication Association Conference, Arabian Horse Association

Annual Convention and American Youth Horse Council.

References

Bill Harless Susan Bavaria Kate Cooper

Sr. Director, AHA Managing Editor, Modern Arabian Horse Asst. Director of Events, CSU

817-***-**** 719-***-**** 970-***-****

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