BRETT ANTONY COBHAM
**** ******* *****, ********* ***, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Telephone: 561-***-**** Website/portfolio: http://www.bretskis.com
Personal profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bretski Email:
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
A solid mix of marketing, managerial and graphic design skills coupled with
an openness to exchanging thoughts and ideas with work colleagues, all
complemented by wide business management experience.
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my academics, technical skills, strategic thinking and
leadership abilities in a manner which consistently exceeds productivity
goals, improves morale and profitability.
EXPERIENCE
Strategic Marketing, Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Full Service Advertising Agency
Art Director
May 2011 - August 2011
. Copy generation and print ad production for company clients.
. Proofing public relations material for both Strategic Marketing, Inc. and
clients.
. Collection and formatting of client lead tracking data.
Bretski's Cubicle, Florida
Marketing & Graphic Design Services - Freelancer
Sole Proprietorship (200*-****-****-present)
. Conceptualization to implementation of marketing related projects for
both established firms and start-ups.
. Development of graphic design material and campaigns for companies and
events.
. Portfolio: http://www.bretskis.com
Courts (Jamaica) Limited, Kingston, Jamaica
The Leading Furniture and Appliance Retailer in the Caribbean
Senior Marketing Officer: Design Services - Head Office (2003-2005)
Marketing Consultant, Marketing Projects - Independent (2005-2007)
. Managed the Marketing/Creative department as a Senior Marketing
Executive.
. Created eye-catching designs/campaigns for use in catalogs and other
advertising vehicles.
. Proactively assisted, coached and mentored team members.
. Explored new ideas instrumental to the growth of the Courts brand and sub-
brands.
. Created aggressive action plans to increase sales and communicate the
company's marketing message(s).
. Monitored campaign marketing effectiveness on a monthly basis.
. Reported directly to the company Marketing Director.
DAH Consulting Incorporated, 99 Wall Street, NY 10005
Multi-service Management & Information Technology Consulting Firm
Management/Marketing Consultant, Washington, DC / Philadelphia, PA (2001-
2002)
. Developed/implemented marketing strategies and material for company
clients.
. Member of the DAH Consulting Strategic Planning Team.
. Reported directly to the company C.E.O.
EDUCATION
Georgetown University - McDonough School of Business, Washington, DC (1996-
1998)
. Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Concentration: Marketing
The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica (1992-1996)
. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Major: Management Studies (Honors)
. Student Guild Council Executive & Hall of Residence Chairman
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
. Solid experience in team building and management.
. Detail oriented, strong analytical skills, excellent interpersonal
communication skills.
. Energetic with proven ability to think creatively.
. Proficient with PC and MAC operating systems.
. High proficiency: Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign,
Illustrator, Dreamweaver).
. High proficiency: Quark, CORELDraw and Microsoft Office products.