Sales Manager
Resume:
Angela Perrin El-Amin
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Chicago, IL 60659
Manager - Editorial / Communications / Media Relations
Public Relations / Proposals / Government / Proofreader / Publishing /
Copyediting / Operations
Developed explicit guidelines to guarantee project specifications.
Delivered sharp editorial skills honed over a wide range of projects across
various media. Demonstrated ability to shape and polish stories quickly
under deadline pressure, while balancing multiple priorities. Solid
interviewing, editing and client-management skills. Detailed oriented and
creative, ensuring the highest quality written materials, specializing in
proposals and marketing campaigns. A flair for thought-provoking headlines
and eye-catching story presentations.
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Columbia College-Chicago, IL.
Associations: Writers Guild of America East; National Association of
Journalist; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Selected Accomplishments
Top Producer for CBS TV News delivered, reliable, breaking stories.
Promoted several times for outstanding news coverage. Field produced and
wrote myriad of stories across industries. Notable achievements;
Interviewed Nelson Mandela and Princess Diana. Covered Democratic National
Convention and multiple local political elections.
Improved publishing quality of Manufacturers' News directories, spurring
sales. Led team that increased directory sales by aggressively improving
quality and service delivery; essential in revenue growth and culture
shift. Streamlined operations; managed five departments. Trained staff and
perfected directory accuracy significantly within first two years.
Increased staffing across national security client base for TechOpps, Inc.
Improved client relations working with DOD Information Technology
contractors annually exceeding Quotas. Highly professional, analytical,
business and bottom-line oriented. Evaluate and submit high caliber
candidates to account executives. Key in staffing various IT projects for
the FBI, Pentagon, IRS and the United Nations.
Career History
Staffing & Communications Manager, TechOpps IT Staffing & Consulting, 2003
to Present (Part Time in 09). Identify talent building a strong candidate
database for future positions in a DOD contracting environment. Solid blend
of experience working with engineering and IT communities, identifying and
validating high caliber candidates. Proven track record staffing
Information Technology, Engineering, Biotech or Telecom positions. Build
effective relationships partnering with hiring managers. Manage full
recruiting cycle from creating demand, developing job descriptions and
evaluating job postings, to screening, setting up interviews and making
offers to candidates.
Marketing Director, ITS, America's Job Network, 2008 to 2009 (6 mo.
contract). Implemented short and long-term plans for communications and
marketing strategies promoting the careers of high end business executives
looking to transition into other career industries. Prepared written and
visual materials for interviews and client presentations using a $30M Job
Market Access Center database (JMAC). Maintained massive project files in
deadline driven environment. Conducted extensive interview and
questionnaire process, before preparing resume and marketing letters.
Closed every commitment with client, delivering high end resume service.
Editor / Quality Control Manager / Operations, Manufacturers' News, 2000 to
2003. Planned, edited and produced 50 National manufacturing sales
directories and annual publications. Conceptualized and implemented a
range of strategic communications campaigns and tactics to increase
awareness and elevate public perception of the company, and promote
directory sales. Played a critical role in shaping and maintaining Chicago
Manufacturers' News brand through strategic content creation and ensuring
that marketing communications support goals were executed. Reviewed web
content, fact sheets, policy letters, handbooks, brochures and all other
program publications. Budget responsibilities. Managed five departments
(two call centers) and 60 employees.
Angela Perrin El-Amin
******************@*****.***
Chicago, IL 60659
Earlier:
Executive Producer 5 & 10 PM News, CBS/WIFR-TV News, Rockford, IL. Planned
content, wrote stories, and built graphics. Coordinated creative execution
of all elements of newscast. Managed a team of reporters covering a full
range of industry beats in a competitive news environment. Strong tease
writer and accomplished copy editor. Demonstrated knowledge of solid news
judgment and feature-writing skills. Developed and coordinated market
research and segmentation activities including focus groups, surveys,
customer interviews and preliminary research.
Special Projects Producer, NBC/WMAQ-TV News, Chicago. Produced undercover
investigative reports for Unit 5. Partnered with reporters in field to
produce research footage and interviews; worked with editors, writing and
editing news stories that uncovered unfairness reporting the Chicago
impact.
Associate Producer, CBS/WBBM-TV News, Chicago. Produced live political
weekly television show highlighting political and civic leaders hosted by
CBS News anchor, Mike Flannery. This informative, live, half-hour program
focused on high-impact stories affecting people and events that shape
Chicago business.
Field Producer/Desk Assistant, CBS WBBM-TV News, Chicago. Researched daily
and news breaking stories. Developed top market news copy, including high-
level briefings, press releases, fact sheets, talking points and Web
content. Updated and verified information. Wrote and edited newscasts and
news stories for anchors to read on air.
Marketing / Public Relations Lead, Klayman & Korman Accounting, Chicago.
Developed promotional campaigns, and sales support materials for top Four
Chicago firm. Integrated marketing plans with a multi-channel approach i.e.
(Direct Mail, Online Advertising, website, Tradeshow, Print Advertising).
Assessed market and developed product plan, including identifying market
issues, gathering market information and completing competition studies.
Collaborated with other departments including: Art/Photo, Design,
Production, Sales and Marketing to ensure a successful product launch.
Created newsletters, brochures, white papers and updated website. Published
Press Releases in Chicago's Crain's Magazine and the Sun-Times & Daily
Herald Newspapers.
Proposal Analyst, APAC Customer Services, Chicago. Executed day-to-day
functions supporting marketing and business development activities writing
proposals, making pitches and creating presentations. Analyzed
requirements, organized and managed proposal development and production
efforts. Prepared proposal outlines noting due dates and responsible
parties. Controlled content quality of materials in response to formal and
informal client solicitations, including Requests for Qualifications (RFQ),
Requests for Proposals (RFP)'s for Fortune 500 companies like, Blue Cross
Blue Shield, Discover Card, Sears, and Gateway Computers.
References & Writing Materials Furnished Upon Request
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