Qualifications: My experience in a fast-paced environment, inclusive of all
clerical, administrative, general office skills and personable
mannerisms/client relation expertise has given me the background necessary
to succeed in a new and challenging position. I am also a fast thinker and
a swift learner that believes in being a team player with a superb
organizational talent. I have a comprehensive understanding of search
engines, Internet functions, Microsoft Office, Outlook and an ability to
interface data on a Mac and PC, as well as superlative oral and written
communication skills. As I am currently enrolled in Emerson College's
Integrated Marketing Communication graduate program, I hope to be immersed
in a field in where my experience and education in marketing can be
appropriately utilized.
Education:
2008- Present Emerson College
Boston, MA
MA in Integrated Marketing Communication
Graduation May 2011
. Communication Officer-Graduate Students for Integrated Marketing
Communication
2008-2009
2001-2006 San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
BA in Communication
Graduated May 2006
Internship(s):
Marketing Intern June 2009-August 2009 Digitas
Boston, MA
Work Experience
Marketing Associate January 2010-July 2010 Digitas
Boston, MA
. Daily client communication, thus providing exceptional customer service
. Maintenance of Olay.com website, quality assurance for all products and
general tone of website to maintain and enhance brand equity
. Integral team member in creating and implementation of new website
launch
. Management from creation to continual maintenance of Olay Facebook
FanPage, listening to fans to utilize this platform as an appropriate
extension of the brand
. Facilitator between all necessary internal Digitas capabilities,
(creative, strategy and analysis, technology, user experience) within
the company to produce outstanding digital advertising campaigns
. Facilitator with all external vendors and partner agencies (both online
and offline)
. Involved in brainstorming for creative campaigns geared at specific
brand objectives, (awareness, sales, consumer engagement, rebate
downloads, etc.)
. Involved in implementation of advertising campaigns on a digital
platform
. Responsible for implementation of bi-monthly email program
. Project Management
. Vast quality assurance on a digital platform, specifically with the
design and launch of a new website for the account worked on
Receptionist: September 2008-December 2009 Digitas
Boston, MA
. Answer multi-line phone system and route calls efficiently for all
incoming calls
. Provide phone assistance for all international communication
. Liaison between Digitas employees and building security
. Provide customer service via phones and arriving guests
. Calendaring multiple conference rooms for over 800+ employees
. Provide administrative assistance when needed for various client based
and Human Resources needs
Administrative Assistant: September 2006-August 2008 California NanoSystems
Institute (CNSI)/UCLA
Los Angeles,
CA
. Administrative office support for 25+ employees
o Scheduling and maintaining various schedules for building
functionality
o Facilitate the needs for various meetings and conferences
o Staff update distribution daily
o Outgoing shipments both international and domestic (FedEx/UPS/DHL)
o Providing and managing marketing supplies
o Greet and host guests/visitors/members
o Responsible for facilitating 3 annual mailers sending marketing
materials to 3000+ domestic and international contacts
o Secondary support for senior management
. Travel Coordinator
o All domestic and international travel arrangements
o Research of off-site venues, lodging, and transportation
o Contract development with vendors and service-providers
o On-site support for visitors to the research facility
o Distribution of funding/reimbursements pre and post travel
. Events Support
o Averaging a minimum of 3 events weekly
o Project Manager for conference transportation
o Inventory of event supplies, facilitate details and ordering for
any purchasing needs
o Implementation of student travel awards for conferences and
workshops on an international scale
o Assistance with selection process of travel awardees
o Management of student lodging/accommodations during event
o Maintenance of relationship with students post-event for future
research collaborations
. Security Liaison
o Supervise all persons entering and exiting a scientific research
facility at a building occupancy of approx. 1,000.
o Reinforce security measures throughout the 188,000 sq.ft facility
o Create and maintain current security system
o Responsible for updating security listing; weekly
o Liaison between security personnel and CNSI administrative staff,
members, and all CNSI building occupants
o Event security coordination
Freelance for AboutBlackBoston.com
. Consumer Interface Consultant
o Review websites for user experience
o Provided advice and relevant edits to enhance website flow and
functionality
. Contributing Writer
o Interview note worth and relevant persons active in the Black
community, in and outside of Boston
o Edit business plans and business proposals
o Help to consult on the expansion and future development of
AboutBlackBoston.com