Enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated marketing communications
professional with demonstrated aptitude for business methodology,
communication,
creative development and success
Objective:
To obtain a marketing communications position where my demonstrated talents
and abilities with greatly contribute to the success of the company and its
clients.
Experience:
Corporate Communications Manager, Flight Services & Systems, Cleveland, OH
(May 2009 - Present)
Process Management
. Determined operational best practices through interviews and data
analysis and translated into flow charts and presentations
. Regularly assisted in the development of RFPs for major airlines
and airport contracts which required developing a solid
understanding of requirements, determining realistic deliverables
and clearly translating these to the client
. Creation and management of a new client and new employee marketing
processes to better communicate the core values and capabilities of
the company throughout the organization
. Integral in the implementation and management of a CRM database to
improve marketing and communication effectiveness through better
audience targeting
Communication
. Implemented the Corporate Communications program including
traditional and e-marketing communication initiatives designed to
enhance corporate visibility among clients and employees
. Produced content and oversaw deployment of frequent corporate email
announcements and newsletters along with semi-annual print
newsletters
. Managed the communication needs of twenty-five general managers and
staff in locations from coast to coast
Creative
. Worked with a graphic designer to support the design of numerous
creative deliverables including posters, logos, newsletters and web
design
. Created sales and marketing collateral in support of the corporate
brand including the production of written copy and design for sales
sheets, posters, brochures, e-mail campaigns, direct mail marketing
and quarterly newsletters
. Oversaw the production of creative deliverables including obtaining
competitive pricing and providing direction to printing companies
and vendors
Interactive
. Creation, implementation and analysis of interactive user surveys
to determine usability requirements for projects
. Produced functional design, requirements and written content for
upcoming website redesign
Related Accomplishments
. Contributed to a major refresh of the corporate brand in order to
more closely represent industry standards
. Performed regular market research to gain insight into industry
news, standards and competition
. Supported the launch of two new brands including logo design,
tagline brainstorming and the creation and production of client
training materials and marketing collateral
. Scripted, directed and produced numerous marketing videos used for
employee events, sales support and training
. Supported the execution of numerous events including startup
operations and company wide employee appreciation events
Marketing & Sales Assistant, Susan's Coffee and Tea, Tallmadge, OH
(September 2008-April 2009)
. Created various sales support literature, managed e-mail
newsletter campaigns and designed packaging labels for clients
Skills:
. Strong knowledge of business process and possesses a business
oriented vision
. Excellent planning, documentation, analysis and business
requirements management techniques
. General understanding of html, web development, analytics and
SEO
. Excellent business writing and communication skills
. Strong understanding of creative process and execution
. Proven analytical and conceptual expertise
. Demonstrated administrative and reporting abilities
. Excellent management, personal organization and interpersonal
skills
. Outstanding work ethic
. Success oriented
Software Skills:
. Advanced Microsoft 2007 user including Word, Excel, Outlook,
Visio, PowerPoint and Publisher
. Experienced Microsoft CRM user
. Microsoft Expression
. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in English, Cum Laude, Creative Writing Concentration,
Kent State University (2008)
Stan & Tom Wick Scholarship Award Winner, two consecutive years (2006,
2007)