Karen Ann Wiggins

**** ********* ****

Prescott, AZ 86303

207-***-****

abj62u@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

An opportunity to apply my experience and skill for the benefit of the

company I work for.

To utilize my expertise in Marketing, Sales/Management and Graphic Design.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* Supervisory, Management expertise

* Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills and effective

negotiator

* Outstanding computer skills (All of Microsoft and Adobe Illustrator)

* Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects

* Reputation for perfection, excellence and high quality results

* Strong creative abilities and excellent people motivator

* Very Organized, detail oriented, objective problem solver

* Work well independently

CAREER EXPERIENCE

MARKETIN/MANAGER...Various companies in Prescott, AZ 1998-2010

KW Designs/Marketing...Marketing for both local and national companies.

Development of product print materials, also analyzing local media.

Designing brochures

MARKETING DIRECTOR/COMMSPEED INTERNET SERVICE

Developed marketing and advertising print material for AZ and IA markets.

Initiated direct mail campaign to increase paying client usage in both

states. Initiated trade shows and direct sales. Designed marketing strategy

and sales procedures for both states. Developed economic and demographic

data for both states.

MANAGED THE GLASS TABLE

This included but was not limited to analyzing demographics and other data

pertaining to the development of the company's overall sales. Designed

furniture for clients for their homes and office. Helped with interior

designs for clients. Designed marketing strategy and sales procedures. Also

wrote sales presentations. Hired and trained new sales employees. Did store

accounting and job costing for the store. Developed, operational materials

MARKETING DIRECTOR/GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF INLAND VALLEY, CA..1996-1998

Developed and implemented telemarketing/call center and marketing programs

for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Analyzed economic and

demographic data. Audited and analyzed collection data/fundraising for

reporting systems lists. Initiated marketing/fundraising program. Created

and implement computer programs for call lists, utilizing access, excel and

geofinder. This system was also used to make maps for driver pickups of

good and donations.

Designed new marketing strategy for company. Prepared press releases for

general public information,. Prepared operational reports and maintained

records for analytical and trend analysis. Analyzed cost of the project.

Developed and implemented the financial budgets to run the marketing

department. Designed new call center from construction costs to completion.

This included phones, office furniture, computers, floor plan and

purchasing. Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled, supervised and

evaluated the activities of assigned personnel. Coordinated daily

activities with the Directors of Retail and Industrial Operations. Created

sales training and presentation text and manuals.

MANAGER/OWNER/VISUAL EXPRESSIONS,Temecula, CA...1988-1996

Managed all aspects of office and construction crew. Developed layout

designs and graphics for clients. Designed conceptual interior design

layouts for clients. Most designs were for Government project to design

interior of military clubs on bases. Evaluated costs of construction

projects and time frame to completion. Developed and initiated marketing

programs Purchased construction materials. Hired and contracted sub-

contractors and worked with various vendors.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND VARIOUS POSITIONS HELD

Manager of Military Arts and Crafts Facility, both Navy and Air Force

Manager of Sales/Promotions for World Book/Child Craft

Advertising Artist/Designer for major newspaper and major advertising

agency

EDUCATION

ADVERTISING ART & DESIGN University of the State of New York

MARKETING University of Massachusetts

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