Customer Service Marketing

Ren Van Ausdall 217-***-****

To Whom it May Concern:

A Bachelor of Science in Communications, with an emphasis in Public

Relations from Hannibal- Lagrange College, and varied life and work

experiences add credibility to my candidacy for the position of Employee

Communications Specialist. The enclosed resume reflects an energetic,

creative and committed individual with relevant experience. The following

achievements and personal characteristics are additional reasons to take a

closer look at my qualifications.

CONTRIBUTING IDEAS THAT WORK...

. Knowledge of local media, writing press releases, as well as

promotions

. Ability to create interest, build beneficial relationships & maintain

them

. Experience collecting marketing data, creating marketing strategies &

utilizing to accomplish desired results.

EXPERIENCE THAT BRINGS INSIGHT...

. Held fundraisers and planned special events for political candidates

in various State and Federal elections and served as an integral team

player as field organizer in charge of five counties of Congressman

Phil Hare's campaign in November 2006

. Developed superior work ethic, an incomparable drive to succeed and an

incontrovertible ability to thrive in adverse situations.

. Experienced at managing consumer data bases and client files

. Experienced writer, with published articles in the HLG College

newspaper

. Public Relations Experience in Media, Politics, Non-for-Profit

organizations, and small businesses, so ready to handle any situation

that may arise.

PROFICIENCIES THAT REFLECT DISTINCTION

. Creative idea generation and problem solving.

. Brainstorming and openness to new ideas for achieving goals.

. Group facilitation and organization for effective teamwork.

. Effective decisions based on overall picture for positive outcomes.

. Interpersonal skills for maintaining strong business relationships.

. Effective writing talent for creative copy.

. Computer literacy with experience in all Microsoft Office

Applications.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future, and I am available

immediately for interview. Please contact me either by email or by cellular

phone.

Thank you in advance for your kind consideration.

Ren Van Ausdall

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301 Independence Drive ? East Peoria, IL, 61611 ? **************@*****.***

Ren Van Ausdall

301 Independence Drive,

East Peoria, IL 61611

Email: **************@*****.***

Cell: 217-***-****

Highly productive, innovative communications professional with proven

background in conceiving, designing, introducing and implementing

successful cutting edge strategies to drive brand awareness and increase

sales. Professional possesses interests and experiences in various realms

of Communications, Promotions, Marketing, and Advertising. Areas of

expertise include:

. Volunteer Coordination

. Relationship Management

. New Business Development

. Fundraising

. Product Advertising/ Marketing

. Copywriting

. Press Releases

. Event Coordination

. Public Relations

. Consultative Selling

. Branding

. Radio Production

. Customer Service

. Image Consulting

Education

B.S COMMUNICATION ARTS, EMPHASIS (MINOR) IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

Hannibal-Lagrange College, Hannibal, MO; December 2006

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

John Wood Community College, Quincy, IL; May 2003

Professional Experience

OFFICE MANAGER/LEGAL ASSISTANT - July 2009- Present

VANAUSDALL LAW OFFICES - Pekin, Illinois

Answering telephones, filing, typing client letters, drafting legal

documents, Billing, bookkeeping, client contact, marketing assistance,

general office duties.

ACCOUNT MANAGER - July 2008- June 2008

REGENT BROADCASTING - Peoria, Illinois

Radio Advertising Executive responsible for prospecting, monitoring,

forming relationships, writing copy, and creating custom schedules for

potential clients.

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - October 2008- Present

MISS HEART OF ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- East Peoria, Illinois

Director in charge of Public Relations, Marketing, & Communications to

members of media, sponsors, volunteers and community. Additional duties

include volunteer coordination, event planning, obtaining sponsors/

donations, coaching, choreography, & Teen Program Director.

SALES/ MARKETING CONSULTANT- January- July 2008

PRAIRIE COMMUNICATIONS- Quincy, IL

Radio Advertising Executive responsible for writing, creating, and

producing, as well as selling commercial messages to clients of various

backgrounds for the Oldies SuperStation FM 106.7 Quincy, IL and FM 107.5

Monroe City, MO

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Collegiate Work Experience

AREA FIELD ORGANIZER- August-November 2006

CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN, PHIL HARE IL 17TH CD

Responsible for all campaign efforts in Adams, Pike, Greene and Calhoun

Counties, including cold calling voters, door to door campaign, media

monitoring and liaison, fundraising, event planning, and volunteer

coordination.

SALES ASSISTANT, PT/SEASONAL- May 2002-August 2006

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INC., Quincy, IL

LOAN DOCUMENTATION/QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST -Oct. 2003-Aug. 2004

MB FINANCIAL BANK, Chicago, IL

WALT DISNEY WORLD COLLEGE PROGRAM - May-December 2001

WALT DISNEY WORLD CORPORATION, Orlando, FL

Related Employment History

SPRING STREET BAR- Quincy, IL

Bartender, March 2007-September 2008

RIP'S SAUCE- Quincy, IL

Promotional Marketing, Public Relations- 2005

SPRING LAKE COUNTRY CLUB- Quincy, IL-

Bus Girl, Waitress, Hostess, Bartender, Short order cook, 1997-2000

Professional Certificates/ Awards

2009, RAB Certified Radio Marketing Consultant (CRMC)- Certified Radio

Marketing Consultant Certification issued by Radio Advertising Bureau to

radio marketing professionals who have been in the business longer than 18

months and have completed intensive online courses and testing.

2001, Donald Ducktorate Degree, Walt Disney Professional Communications

Course, program offered to many major corporations top executives, and

students in the WDW College Program. 44 hrs of training in workplace

communications and Public Speaking.

References Provided Upon Request

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