Brandon Smith
San Diego, CA 92126
abk356@r.postjobfree.com
I am a passionate, creative, and highly ambitious results driven individual with a Bachelors
and Masters degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in marketing.
Substantial project management, production, and client relations experience, with the
ability to build strong and lasting relationships with team members and clients alike.
Core Skills Project Management and Building Client MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
Relationships (Proficient)
Social Media Strong Leadership and Motivational
Strategic Development and Management Skills
Integrated Marketing Campaign Ability to Efficiently Multi-Task
Development
Work Experience:
11/09-present Iceberg Creative Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Project Manager
Played a key role in launching a boutique branding & design agency
specializing in visual branding in the entertainment industry.
Managed numerous visual branding accounts which included conducting detailed
market research, developing integrated marketing communications plans, and
managing the development and presentation of all co-branding opportunities
with corporate clients.
Produced numerous album packaging/commercial marketing photo shoots for
major labels and brands like Universal, Def Jam, Interscope and Converse,
which included casting, location scouting, hiring creative team (i.e.
wardrobe stylist, make-up artist, etc.), and managing overall budget,
release forms and other required documentation.
Managed client photography house accounts and submissions, including
calculating usage rights and licensing royalty-free and rights-managed
images.
Managed and provided creative briefs, project status reports, and conference
updates to consistently met and exceed client expectations and business
needs.
Reviewed and approved project cost estimates, project ideation decks, and
overall billing process.
3/09- 11/09 Acrylick Clothing Company
Los Angeles, CA
West Coast Marketing Coordinator
Contributed to the development of the marketing campaigns seasonal product
lines, ensuring cohesive messaging aligned with the overall brand and
company vision.
Developed and coordinated branded events including seasonal line release
parties, concert sponsorships, trade-show appearances, and community service
activities.
As a team member, worked closely with marketing department to strengthen our
brand identity and consumer awareness, as well as expanding our brand reach
to new market segments.
Sought out and coordinated talent and event sponsorships, including
musicians, athletes, and celebrity tastemaker sponsorships.
8/02- 3/09 Controlled Contamination Services
San Diego, CA
Senior Supervisor
Responsible for developing and executing company branded marketing tools
including sales literature, packaging, training, and web content.
Supervise contamination control for largest six pharmaceutical and biotech
accounts across the San Diego County to ensure consistent client
satisfaction.
Responsible for outreach to prospective clients including service
presentations, and developing a custom package of services that best matches
their needs and budget constraints.
Prepare weekly status reports to senior management, summarizing overall
client satisfaction and ideas on addressing any specific client issues;
Summarize and communicate plans, then direct status and results to
district/regional management.
Work with other Marketing Coordinators to develop new methods of
measurement, control and specification, assess and implement commercial
solutions for client and/or performance issues and provide plans for monthly
regional meetings.
Education:
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA
Graduated in May 2009
Masters degree in Business Administration
Graduated with a 3.63
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Graduated in May 2007
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in
Marketing