Dari Jones
Highlights of Skills:
+ Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office 2003-2007 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and
Publisher)
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
- SQL (statistical software)
- Peoplesoft
- Lexis-Nexis
- HTE (government database)
+ Retail and Sales Experience
+ Excellent comprehension and time management skills
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision and capable of learning new
policies
and procedures quickly
+ Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within an
organization and with a
diverse clientele
+ Effective working with a team or independently
+ Excellent verbal and written communications
Relevant Experiences:
Dots LLC, Marketing Temp (2009-2010)
+ Manage databases of local marketing and grand openings
+ Coordinate and assist with producing all store closing marketing
material
+ Coordinate various marketing projects; monitoring timelines, ensuring
all material are created, ordered, etc for various projects
+ Assist in the coordination of all Grand Opening elements including;
maintain inventory levels and schedules, and assist with the proofing
of art
+ Help coordinate the submission of print ads and store signs
+ Organize and maintain all marketing materials, collateral and
resources for print
+ Assist with a variety of special projects at the direction of the
Marketing Managers
+ Coordinate monthly flat product photography, images, and product
descriptions
+ Coordinator, design and assist with all local marketing efforts
+ Develop and maintain marketing files and archives
+ Project management
+ Assist in the distribution of marketing materials
+ Maintain the sign list and reorder signs as needed
+ Respond to customer and store inquires via telephone and email
+ Administrative support
+ Other duties as assigned
Freelance, Marketing Specialist (2003-Present)
+ Using the internet and other sources, researched spa products based
on price and
product similarity
+ Identified customer needs and taste based on primary and secondary
research.
+ Created marketing and business plans
+ Used creative marketing techniques to lure wide range of clients
+ Designed and implemented promotional materials and ideas to create
market positioning
+ Collaborated on creation and design of labels and brochures for
products and services
+ Oversaw projects from start to finish
City of Warrensville Heights, Finance Clerk (2009)
+ Calculate and control monies delivered to Warrensville City Hall
+ Use HTE to enter Cash Receipts into system and post in to proper
department accounts
+ Maintained reports/records to successfully supply accurate statistics
+ Assisted payroll administrator on audit accruals of holiday, sick,
vacation, etc... for employees using request for leave hours
General Motors Advertising/Marketing Internship, Marketing Intern
(2001)
+ Developed surveys related to market needs such as product awareness,
usage, concepts, etc General Motors Automobiles using surveys
distributed during events on campus and Lexis-Nexis research database
for Edventure/GM advertising/marketing internship.
+ Researched event participation
+ Gathered and analyzed the data from questionnaires
+ Created report of results of data collected
University of Akron, Department of Residence Life & Housing, Office
Assistant (1998-2002)
+ Provided customer service on daily basis
+ Assisted Graphic Designer in the creation and implementation of high
quality promotional for banquets, fundraisers and other activities
+ General office duties
Education
University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Major in Marketing
6018 Randy Road ? Bedford, OH 4414
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