KATIE DOW
Raleigh, NC ***** ***@********.*** 919-***-****
EDUCATION
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 1992-94
COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE, 1990 Bachelor Degree In Art (Cum Laude)
CONTINUING STUDIES
Integrity Selling, 2008 Dreamweaver 8, 2006
Flash MX 2004, 2004
TECHNICAL SKILLS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Basecamp
PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital, 35mm, Medium Format
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks
PRINT PRODUCTION
QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional
DEVELOPMENT
Filemaker Pro
WEB DESIGN
Adobe Dreamweaver, BBEdit, XHTML, HTML, Mailchimp, Survey Monkey, Google
Analytics
VIDEO
Final Cut Pro, Quicktime Pro
PRESENTATION
PowerPoint, Keynote Speaker, Camtasia, Web Ex, GoTo Meetings
AWARDS
Tech Soup's Digital Storytelling Contest
1st place for Kramden Institute 2009
New Hampshire Press Association
Spot News Photo 2002
New England Press Association
Spot News Photo 1997, 2002
New England Press Association
Pictorial Photo 2000, 2001
New Hampshire Press Association
Sports Photo 1998
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished and assertive creative professional extremely proficient
in creative development, photography and print production processes,
videography and editing. Results-driven, with proven success in
driving market share, brand recognition, and increased revenue through
strategic marketing initiatives and effective brand management in both
domestic and international markets.
EXPERIENCE
PRINTERSTOP 2009-present
Marketing Specialist
. Creator and coordinator of marketing initiatives including email
campaigns,
sales brochures and promotional materials for sales staff.
. Increased sales and website traffic utilizing social media programs
including
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube and directing and producing online
video
product demonstrations.
. Created online Amazon and Ebay stores increasing sales and
marketplace
visibility.
KRAMDEN INSTITUTE 2009 - present, Volunteer Position
Social Media Specialist, Videographer
. Greatly expanded visibility on Facebook and Twitter using video and
photography.
. Increased fundraising efforts by $5,000 through production of an
award
winning promotional video.
KATIE DOW PHOTOGRAPHY 1996-present
Owner, full service photography and videography business
. Work with both individual and commercial clients, services include;
weddings, portraits, editorial and annual events for publication in
both
print, website and video format.
. Clients include colleges, hospitals, banks, ski resorts, real estate
companies and regional magazines.
LODGING ECONOMETRICS 2005-2009
Director of Marketing Programs
. Executive operating team member who managed media relations,
information design and website maintenance staff, researchers and
executive administrators.
. Increased revenue and decreased travel expenses by creating
innovative online B2B sales strategies.
. Boosted corporate visibility through the creation of powerful
presentations for sales team members and tradeshows.
. Managed project teams responsible for marketing campaigns, trade
shows, conferences, and editorial deadlines.
INTERTOWN RECORD NEWSPAPER 1996-2005
Director of Photography and Marketing
. Managed four freelance photographers, coordinated assignments and
deadlines, oversaw content, and pre-press procedures.
. Boosted visibility of newspaper by winning six photography awards
from regional press associations.
. Increased advertising revenue by 50% through new business
development.