Manager Marketing

Qualifications Profile

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Can communicate in very basic Spanish

PowerPoint, Excel, and multiple research Extensive experience with both technical

engines and creative writing and editing of same;

Experience in conflict management attentive to detail

Excellent organizational skills and Excellent verbal and written

habits communication skills

Able to work within time constraints, Proficient in delivering effective

under pressure, individually or within a presentations

team Learns new skills and programs easily,

positive "can-do" attitude; enthusiastic

and creative, self-motivating

Education

Christopher Newport University (CNU), Newport News, Virginia (2006-2009)-

Graduate with a BA in English and a concentration in Writing

Major Accomplishments/Activities at CNU:

BCM Club (Baptist Collegiate Vice President of Ballroom Dance

Ministries) (2006-2010) Club (January 2007-December 2008)

Responsible for administrative Responsible for educating dancers,

duties, coordinating worship each teaching beginner's classes,

week, keeping track of funds used organizing and overseeing

and earned, coordinating lunch each fund-raising projects, organizing

week trips to Washington D.C. for dance

Women's Chorus (2006-2007) competitions, designing exhibitions,

Intervarsity Bible Study (2006-2007) and promoting the club in the

community.

Thomas Nelson Community College, Newport News, Virginia (Present)-Will

complete Certification in Professional Writing in the

Fall of 2010

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Experience Highlights, Responsibilities, and References

Professional Writer (January 2010-Present)-49 Belmont Road, Newport News

VA 23601

Responsible for researching, writing, and editing all the press releases

issued for 200+ Morgan James Publishing titles each year. Responsible for

submitting the press releases to online distribution agencies. Research

includes information provided directly by the author, information provided

by employees within the company, contacts within other public relations

companies and marketing companies, and distributors such as Amazon and

Barnes and Noble.

Experience with creating news releases, web content, press kits,

ghostwriting, resumes, blogs, book proposals, business correspondence,

abstracts, and magazine and news articles.

Independent Contractor for Morgan James Publishing in their Author

Relations and Accounting Departments (June 2009-Present)-739 Thimble

Shoals Boulevard Building 700, Suite 704, Newport News VA 23606

Author Relations Manager, responsible for reviewing all manuscripts as well

as all marketing text and author information for grammatical and formatting

errors. Created, edited, and adapted information provided by the author

into new documents suitable for marketing and advertising purposes using

many different applications and programs. Responsible for organizing and

updating all author information, both personal and professional, into

databases and also onto online databases and sites such as Amazon and

Barnes and Noble. Responsible for guiding authors and book designers

through the design process. Responsible for creating forms and

instructional material used by authors to promote understanding of the

design process. Responsible for setting up and leading company-wide

meetings and teleconferences several times each month and for providing

valuable information to designers, PR firms, bookstores, and any outside

design teams. Responsible for creating and facilitating the distribution

of E-books.

Accounting Department Liaison, responsible for inputting and calculating

all monthly royalty payments for accounting, ensuring authors have access

to their reports by using many different applications, forms, websites,

processes, and spreadsheets.

Front Desk Assistant at Salon Vivace (December 2007-February 2010)-639

Pilot House Dr., Newport News VA 23606

Responsible for answering the phones, setting up appointments, answering

questions about products and services, providing advice to clients

regarding their correct choices, learning specific software, making signs

and flyers, marketing merchandise, keeping track of inventory, and

responsible for closing and opening the store.

Hostess at the OMNI Hotel (August 2006-June 2007) - 1000 Omni Blvd.,

Newport News VA 23606

Responsible for greeting and interacting with customers, answering the

phone, setting up reservations, cleaning and upkeep of the restaurant,

assisting with room service, and serving customers.

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