Assistant Account Executive

Experience

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, method models , january 09-SEPTEMBER 10

. Provide direct executive-level administrative support to partners of the

agency; which includes coordinating the details of special events, travel

arrangements, corporate agendas and itineraries

. Communicate promotions, scheduling and other daily matters, with team of

casting associates and national field staff/managers

. Report and collaborate regularly with managing director, staffing

director and partners of the agency on all staffing requests/needs

. Assistant with the accurate and timely writing, editing, and preparation

of agency materials

. Direct business relations and distribution of agency literature to arouse

client interest

. Execute strategic procedures related to model procurement along with

casting team

. Develop and maintain relationships with national network of models

. Assist in model training initiatives and calls

. Manage internal database and collateral related to external talent

. Maintain and update company social networks including Twitter and

Facebook

ASSISTANT account executive, THE OCEAN AGENCY, chicago, il may 08-january

09

. Responsible for daily client interface and project management

. Contributed to building corporate identity, market development, public

relations audience targeting and strategic outreach

. Executed market research comparing marketing strategies to consumer

trends

. Performed strategic partnership research, identification and outreach

. Researched and developed competitive analysis reporting

. Coordinated focus group studies

. Attended client meetings and new business development activities

Intern, U.S. cellular coliseum, bloomington, il august 07-may 08

. Maintained website and daily administrative duties for public relations

office

. Developed news releases, feature articles and weekly newsletters for a

variety of clients and venue sponsors

. Worked with media to create stories and reports on events at the venue

Education

Illinois State University, Normal, IL - Public Relations, 2008

Skills

. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs: Access, Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word

. Strong typing speed of 80 WPM

. Proficient in QuickBooks and Quicken

. Efficient in social networking

. Solid ability to troubleshoot basic computer issues

. Experience in web page design and web hosting

. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

. Professional writing experience

Referrals

Available upon request

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