Suzanne H. Barker
*** **** *** ******, **, NY ***09 // 617-***-****
**************@*****.***
Account Executive with the ability to streamline communication between
clients and all departments of the agency ensuring all tasks are completed
on time and on budget. Understand all steps of the creative process
including research, strategy, execution, and evaluation. Special interest
in the theory behind branding and detailed research and planning to capture
target audience through persuasive writing, media presentations and social
networking.
EDUCATION
Master of Global Communication, The American University of Paris
December 2010
. Relevant Courses: Advertising Practicum, Branding Practicum, Brands
and Beliefs, Politics and Economics of Global Media, Conflict
Resolution, International Public Relations Practicum
Professional Certificate in Public Relations, New York University
Winter 2008
Bachelors Degree, Professional Writing and Rhetoric, Elon University
Spring 2008
EXPERIENCE
RJW Collective, Graduate Level Branding Intern NY, NY August
2010 - Present
Assist on multiple campaigns including Gramercy Park Hotel, Lacoste, and
Deleon Tequila
Coordinate communication between vendor and client for 5 separate Lacoste
events including bookings, on site activation, payment details, and
managing b-roll and photographer teams.
Manage talent bookings and service venues for ad campaigns, live events and
store openings
Generate content for client blogs as well as track and record effects of
digital media campaigns
Create punch list sheets to identify web design updates and tailoring tasks
for developers
Brainstorm re-branding ideas of major fashion brands to create ideas to
drive traffic to retail store
Research new business accounts and focus groups identifying areas for
opportunity for firm
TheLadders.com, Account Executive, NY, NY
July 2008 - August 2009
Co-managed team of 7 executive resume analysts to streamline
communication between clients and
the job search process. Detailed management to ensure team hit
weekly and quarterly goals with
monthly financial reports and metrics. Analyzed over 6,000
executive-level resumes, pointing out
problem areas and persuading professional rewrites for clients
who could benefit from service.
Promoted to Assistant Team Leader after 7 months.
Launched corporate social responsibility campaign with Street Wise Partners
to further extend the company brand with excellence in leadership and
volunteerism. Aided in raising $5,000 to host live event at our office and
program was later awarded with a Corporate Community Impact Award
Recognized as Voice of the Customer twice showcasing superior client
relationships through written communication, telephone communication, and
social networking skills
Named as member of "Leadership Council" 3 times for top-tier monthly
production
Spoke in front of 200+ audience demonstrating public speaking and
presentation skills
Guided and developed team to generate $693,911 during Q2'09 (3 month
period)
INTERNSHIPS
Schneider Associates, Public Relations Intern, Boston, MA
Winter 2009
Pace Communications, Editorial/Print Intern, Greensboro, NC
Spring 2008
Alamance Magazine, Marketing Intern, Burlington, NC
Fall 2007
Pearson Education, Production Intern, Boston, MA
Summer 2007
Suzannesfiles.com, Editorial Intern, London, England
Summer 2006