Marketing Sales
Resume:
Kathleen C. Brown
Hilliard, OH 43026
abljy2@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications PROFILE
Highly creative and multitalented Marketing Coordinator and Designer with
the ability to lead all phases of marketing initiatives. I focus on
developing and implementing clear compelling and succinct, communication
materials that lead to organizational success, both internal and external.
I reach, engage, and motivate a variety of audiences to attain clients'
strategic marketing and communications goals.
. Fifteen plus years of design development, project management and
marketing experience
. Knowledgeable in market research, brand development, demographics and
media trends
. Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
. Ability to think analytically, creatively, and strategically
. Ability to multi-task efficiently with minimal supervision
. Extensive experience in communication, design, print production,
proposals, presentations, trade shows/events, photography, research,
writing and editing
. Efficient and organized with meticulous attention to detail
. Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations
. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills
. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an
emphasis on working within budget requirements
. In-depth design, packaging, prepress, production and printing industry
knowledge
EXPERIENCE
CEO, Graphic Designer - That's Our Job - May 1985 to Present
I am doing freelance work while looking for a full time position. Design
and create marketing materials and strategies for public relations, web,
social media, print, event and other venues. Design and produce catalogs,
presentations, flyers, logos, POP, newsletters, photography, video and
social media.
Marketing/Programs Coordinator - Fraternal Order of Eagles - May 2010 to
August 2010
Provide organizational and administrative support for this international
non-profit organization. Responsible for a broad scope of membership
programs and events, including planning, execution, desktop publishing and
writing. Provided marketing and communications expertise to internal and
external stakeholders, and assists in identifying/executing new program
management strategies. Design marketing collaterals, order and distribute
awards for annual recognition programs, create flowcharts and timelines for
annual events. Create, order and produce marketing materials (banners,
signs, brochures, catalog, flyers, etc.) for annual convention.
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Administrative Assistant - Brokers & Associates, Inc., Realtors - Feb. 2010
to May 2010
Provided high-level administrative support by conducting research,
preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and
performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving
visitors, and customer support. Document and record information
electronically, maintain web pages, prepare and assemble media/marketing
kits.
Marketing Production Coordinator - Mayco - Jan. 2006 to March 2009
Organized, designed, and developed graphic art and visual materials for
packaging, print promotions, trade shows, presentations, proposals and the
web through a variety of media outlets. Collaborated with outside design
firms, photography studios, web builders, artists and others to have
marketing materials created. Managed the bid process and budget for printed
materials. Designed and produced printed marketing materials: packaging,
catalogs, flyers, magazine ads, trade shows/exhibits, trade publications,
sales aids, POP, signage, product labels, header cards, counter cards,
press releases and other promotional materials. Maintained and updated web
with products and technical information. Photographed products for use in
catalogs, advertising, web and other marketing materials. Worked with
social media via the web. Collaborated with management, artists, sculptors,
product development team and other functional areas to coordinate new
product development marketing pieces. Copywriting, editing and proofing of
marketing materials.
Pre-Press Computer Operator - Hopkins Printing - Oct. 1996 to Dec. 2005
Worked with internal and external clients to develop and maintain
consistent marketing strategies and materials within budgets. Extensive
clientele including but not limited to design firms, advertising agencies,
small to large companies and corporations. A few Clients included Cardinal
Health, Butler Animal Health Supply, Wasserstrom, Honeywell, Alliance Data
and Nationwide. Responsible for preflight, file preparation, manipulation,
and assembly to prepare native electronic files for print production on
Macintosh and PC platforms. Creating and checking color separation,
trapping, page layout, bleeds, editing, and proofing. Designed, and
produced brochures, catalogs, magazines, sale sheets, labels, packaging,
direct mail, and many other marketing materials. Maintained photo and
reference libraries.
Merchandising Coordinator - American Standard Inc. - May 1995 to June 1996
Coordinated, created and oversaw design, production and printing of retail
merchandising materials. Maintained merchandising strategies and standards.
Managed existing merchandising material needing changes, including
copywriting, editing, and proofing. Served as liaison for printers, design
firms, packaging companies, and other vendors on production and pricing.
Merchandising materials included but were not limited to: brochures,
flyers, trade show/events, product labels, mailers, POP, signage, catalogs,
header cards, product packaging, and other sales aids. Oversaw budgets,
forecast market and order products based on those trends.
Manager - Educational Activities Inc. - Oct. 1993 to May 1995
Oversaw and participated in the daily running of a copy, printing and
electronic publishing shop. Responsibilities included design work, training
and scheduling employees, accounting, material ordering, and job
processing.
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Photo Journalist - Suburban News Publication - May 1987 to Sept. 1993
As Staff Photographer I provided news, features, and sports images and text
on tight deadlines. Provided photographs and text for local newspaper and
magazine publications. Photographed people, places, events, homes, products
and other features. Provided positive public relations with seamless
coordination of a multitude of assignments and clients. Provided clear,
easy-to-read, high quality images that communicated a meaningful message to
readers. Edited photographs and adjusted the tone and color. Worked with
editors, reporters and the public to complete the photo assignments in an
efficient and effective manner.
Assistant Manager - Cord Camera Center - August 1985 to May 1987
Managed personnel, oversaw daily activities, daily bookkeeping/accounting,
and other management activities. Other responsibilities included the sales
of camera equipment, photographic supplies, and photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS
. Part of a lean marketing team for a premier fired-glaze and ceramic
company with an estimated annual sales in excess of $5 Million. Our
marketing efforts enabled us to dominate the contemporary studio market
and gain a large percentage in the school markets. We recognize this
market's specific needs and growth potential and used marketing strategies
to target growth areas, enabling us to gain market shares.
. In 2008 helped put on 45 trade shows and 15 camps and 35 other events, a
20 % increase. The overall exposure helped us gain a 10% new share of the
market place.
. In 2008 through marketing created a growth of 15% in the school market.
. Prepared electronic files for sheet fed printing, mailing, storage and
fulfillment services to create more than $13 million in sales.
. Marketing for the leading North American manufacturer of bath and
kitchen products. Handled the merchandising and part of the product
management for a $350 million division of American Standard.
. While with Suburban News Publications we grew from a distribution of
seven weekly newspapers to 21 and Columbus Monthly Magazine. This created
a combined circulation of 270,000 readers with an annual revenue of $23
million.
. Built up name branding and reputation to allow what then was a six-store
camera company to become a now 40-store company with estimated annual
sales of $42 million.
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EDUCATION
Columbus College of Art and Design - 1981-1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Marketing, Advertising Design, Illustration and
Photography
San Bernardino Valley College: Mathematics and Art - 1979-1981
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Creative Suite (CS4/5), Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Freehand,
Quark, Pagemaker, FlightCheck, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, Acrobat
Distiller, Constant Contact, Imposition, MLS (Tempo) Web Browsers, Color
Separations, Printing Processes, Trapping, Macintosh and PC Platforms.
Experience in maintaining web sites: updating technical information, photos
and links, HTML, newsletters and more.
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