Manager Marketing

pamela j. ericKson

**** ******* ****, #***

Plymouth, MN 55442

763-***-**** home ( 763-***-**** cell

abkc2c@r.postjobfree.com

qualifications SUMMARY

. Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program (3.9 GPA)

. Strong, demonstrated content and internet research, with proven

writing and editing skills

. Strong PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe,

Lotus Notes and Westlaw

. Self-starter able to work independently with a heavy caseload, multi-

task and meet deadlines

. Comprehensive communications and organizational skills with the

ability to assume responsibility

. Proven ability to think fast, respond and learn quickly in a fast-

paced environment

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

TALON PERFORMANCE GROUP, Minnetonka, MN

MoneyGram International, Government Affairs Division, St. Louis Park,

MN - May 2010 to present

Regulatory Affairs Assistant

. Data entry and data review of agent contract addendums

. Made follow-up phone calls to agents to request return of signed

addendum

. Review and compare state agent databases to discover

discrepancies and duplications

NICHOLS KASTER, PLLP - Minneapolis, MN - December 2009 - March 2010

Paralegal

. Filed litigation pleadings using ECF

. Worked with clients in person and over the phone to complete

answers to opposing counsel's interrogatories

. Coordinated conference room reservations and court reporter

attendance for depositions

. Notary Public - Minnesota

SCHMIDT LAW FIRM - Minnetonka, MN - April 2009 - November 2009

Internship

. Conducted internet research for specific cases using Minnesota

Statutes and located similar cases in Westlaw

. Evaluated and summarized complicated medical records

. Prepared motions and supporting legal memoranda

. Sorted case files and organized case books

. Prepared a major settlement brochure in a wrongful death case

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL - Minneapolis, MN, RiverSource Investments, July 2007

- August 2008

Investment Writer

Assisted in content creation and editing of shareholder communications

and marketing collateral.

. Wrote Letter to Shareholders from Chairman of the Board and President

of RiverSource Funds for

shareholder reports

. Interviewed portfolio managers and wrote commentary for annual,

semiannual and quarterly shareholder reports;

edited portfolio manager commentary written by contract

writers

AMERIPRISE RETIREMENT SERVICES - Minneapolis, MN, 2002 - March 2007

Financial Education Specialist

Increased clients' employee participation in 401(k) plans, retail

client acquisition and asset retention through

implementation of programs and campaigns.

. Coordinated financial advisor-hosted 401(k) educational meetings for

clients' employees across the country

. Wrote and produced customized PowerPoint presentations and handouts

Pamela J. Erickson

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763-***-**** CAREER

HISTORY, cont.

U.S. Bancorp piper jaffray, Minneapolis, MN, 2000 - 2002

Marketing Communications Consultant

Promoted financial services business lines' products and services to

advisors; recommended and devised

marketing strategies to help advisors drive fixed-income product

sales.

. Managed an average of 15 active marketing communications projects per

week

. Developed, scripted, and edited copy for print advertising, marketing

letters, website banner ads, statement messages, and

educational/marketing brochures

. Wrote cover letters for market analysis reports and monthly investment

newsletter that advisors mailed to

their clients

barlow research associates, inc., Minnetonka, MN, 1999 - 2000

Small Business Banking Analyst

Collaborated with Subscription Research Team in writing and promoting

banking analysis report based on survey

responses of 3000 small business owners.

. Devised, produced and facilitated promotion of survey report with

banks and related companies

. Created charts and graphs based on data and identified preferred

banking services for small businesses

. Co-presented final research analysis to 10 national and regional bank

subscribers at all-client conference

gmac-rfc, Bloomington, MN, 1997 - 1999

Marketing Strategy Manager

Managed marketing communications projects for various business lines.

. Utilized internet and reference library resources to research

competitive markets, prospect potential clients, identify new lending

products, and increase sales team awareness

. Collaboratively conducted marketing audit by researching commercial

securitization and warehouse lending segments

Selected Accomplishments

ENTREPRENEUR - PART-TIME FICTION AUTHOR/PUBLICIST (ongoing)

Researched and wrote "The Memory Quilt," a young adult historical

fiction novel about the Cloquet Fire of 1918.

Oversee majority of marketing and promotion

3 Wrote, produced and delivered educational presentations to 26 elementary

school classes

4 Initiated 4 radio interviews and 3 television interviews, and

participated in 17 special appearances and book signings since book

was published in December 2003

5 Developed and maintain website (www.thememoryquilt.com)

Won the 2004 Midwest Independent Publishers Association Merit Award --

Juvenile-Young Adult category

- Nominated for the 17th Annual Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards

EDUCATION

. Minnesota Paralegal Institute, Minnetonka, MN - February 2009

Paralegal Certificate, ABA-approved post-baccalaureate paralegal

program

. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Master of Business Communication degree

. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts degree, Broadcast Journalism

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Minnesota Paralegal Association ( Twin Cities Legal

Employees Educational Association

National Federation of Paralegal Associations

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