Alycia M. Ballou

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310-***-**** . abjt1z@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated and detail oriented project manager with a track record in

achieving multi-million dollar sales growth for a national fashion brand by

coordinating targeted, big budget marketing events and campaigns. Skillful

marketing and networking professional, reputed as a fluent communicator who

excels at building and leveraging strong relationships with customers,

vendors and employees to achieve brand growth. Diligent and conscientious

administrator with a talent for juggling multiple responsibilities while

adhering to budgets and timelines. Has experience in human resource

management and employee benefits.

Core Competencies

Project Management . Business Administration . Event Management . Human

Resources . Customer Relations . Problem Solving . Interviewing and Hiring

. Public Relations . Marketing . Employee Benefits . Calendar Management .

Policies and Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRVCY PREMIUM DENIM/PRIVACYWEAR, Norco, CA

Project Manager/Executive Support, 2006-2010

Planned, managed and executed multi-million dollar marketing budgets,

achieving outstanding sales growth over four years. Working with CEO and

COO, project managed marketing initiatives and events for offices and

showrooms in Norco, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Created strong

relationships with major print publications. Organized tradeshows from

setup to takedown, coordinating event marketing and administering travel

arrangements for employees and sales reps. Designed and planned the booths

for Project Vegas, Project NY, Coterie, Bread and Butter, MAGIC, Atlanta

Show and Dallas FIG Shows. Created Employee Handbook and Benefits Scheme,

resulting in improved office policies and procedures. Resolved employee and

customer issues, and supported sales reps and vendors. Oversaw building

services and maintenance and lease compliance.

Key Achievements

. Achieved outstanding sales growth from $400,000 to $8M within four

years.

. Raised more than $500,000 for Breast Cancer Research in 2009, by

planning and directing Breast Cancer Awareness marketing events,

including creating advertisements, scheduling, handling public

relations, booking celebrities, organizing event planner, models,

stylists, hair and makeup artists. Organized launch party for Breast

Cancer book ('Lives Inspired') and CD ('United We Care'). Organized

Annual 4th of July Beach Party at Hotel Del Cornado featuring new

denim line.

. Promoted twice in four years, holding roles of office manager,

marketing director and project manager.

Alycia M. Ballou

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIL POOH BEARS CHILD CARE, Los Angeles and Corona, CA

Director/Owner, 1997-2006

Founded and managed child care center licensed by the State of California,

supervising all employees to ensure a clean, safe facility that met

children's educational needs and provided nutritious meals. Arranged and

administered budget to ensure profitability and handled parent relations.

Key Achievements

. Achieved significant growth within the first year, resulting in a long

waiting list for enrollment. Successfully marketing the business to

maintain growth through changing circumstances.

. Successfully created and delivered advanced curriculum for three

diverse age groups: infants, toddlers and school age children.

GLASSMAN, BROWNING, SALTSMAN & JACOBS INC, Beverly Hills, CA

Legal Secretary, 1992-1997

. Working for a family law firm, administered correspondence, legal

pleadings and other legal documents. Prepared documents for Court

filings. Organized attorneys' calendar, files and documents.

THE LAW OFFICES OF ALAN M. KLEIN, Los Angeles, CA

Legal Secretary, 1987-1992

. Working for a business litigation firm, prepared legal pleadings,

corporate documents and correspondence. Organized documents for

filing. Administered attorneys' calendars and billing. Ordered

equipment and supplies.

EDUCATION

Business Administration

University of Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Business Administration

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

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