Marketing Manager

Joelene Chinn

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I am currently seeking a Marketing & Creative position in a company with a lot of movement and

room for growth.

Summary

17+ years in the Marketing field which includes the following skills: Graphic Design, Print Production,

Branding, Sales, and Photography.

Photography -both digital and traditional

Some Darkroom experience

8 years of Marketing experience

Strong fine art skills

Brand Marketing Specialty

Trade Show experience (Marketing, Design, POS, and Sales)

Duel Platform experience with PC & MAC - Expert Level in Photoshop, Illustrator,

QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat Professional

Extensive customer service experience dating back to working with family owned business

Professional Level in InDesign, PageMaker, Microsoft Office

Web Design -Dream Weaver with some flash experience

9 years in the production industry -layout, pagination, blue lines, pre-press, Digital Press, off-set vs.

sheet fed and all the steps needed to get projects printed and out the door.

Specialties

I love my job. I’ve always had a strong fine art background and I was raised in a retail atmosphere. I

have an "outside-the-box" thinking which delivers unique, eye catching, striking, and branding that is truly

one-of-a-kind for each business. I love a challenge when it comes to marketing things and selling things.

Ideas and concepts come easily. I am passionate about what I do. I believe in giving 110% and sticking

with projects from start to finish.

Experience

Owner & Creative Designer at Socks-that-Rock.com

February 2009 -Present (1 year 3 months)

Each doll is hand-made in the USA from new & recycled socks & trinkets. What once starting out as

Christmas gifts for my family & friends, has turned into the business of truly unique dolls made from

socks.

Director of Marketing

January 2007 -Present

Steel Heart, Ltd. is the leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of quality handcrafted wrought

iron garden & home decor products in the USA. I started out with the company as Director of

Marketing and have moved into a Management position. Below are the tasks I perform on a ongoing

basis. Design & Maintain the company website Email Marketing campaigns Promotional items both

digital and/or print Trade Shows: Floor Sales, Design & Marketing Concepts, Booth Design, and

Customer Relations Photography: Digital -of new items, concepts pieces, events, shows, and product

shots for marketing materials. Ads: Both Digital and Print for anything from newspaper ads up to 4

color high end magazines like Garden Decor Magazine and more. Social Networks: Create & maintain

the companies branding through all popular social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube

Sale & Customer Relations: Work the floors helping customers and with sales, find out what people

are buying and why, connect with the customers and develop a friendship beyond just being a

"customer.” International Experience: The company works with companies overseas. I help with proper

documentation, communication about the products as well as quality control.

Marketing Coordinator at Follett Library Resources

2005 -2006 (1 year)

Team player in developing marketing products for the education industry in a creative manor.

1 recommendation available upon request

Graphic Design/Photography Supervisor at Affinia (Catalog Department/Marketing)

1998 -2005 (7 years)

Duties included working and supervising Designers, Desktop Publishing, Marketing, Photography,

and Cataloging projects.

3 recommendations available upon request

Education

Elgin Community College A.A.S., Advanced Computer Graphic Design, 1998 -2000 Activities and

Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Gamma, High Honors Society

Certification in Management Classes taken at McHenry County College

Honors and Awards

Phi Theta Kappa, High Honors Society

Interests

Photography, Family, Fine Art, Sewing, music

Joelene Chinn

Creative Director & Business Owner

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7 people have recommended Joelene

"Joelene is a very detail oriented and creative individual. Her positive attitude is absolutelyinfectious.

She is a valuable asset to any organization."

Jackie Dornback, Managing Partner, Creative Resources Unlimited, Inc., worked with Joelene at

Affinia

"It was, and still is, a pleasure working with Joelene. Her creative personality and inquisitive nature

enables her to come up with unique ideas. She has tremendous passion and commitment for what

she does. She is incredibly resourceful and is able to manage her time effectively."

Kimberly (Haffey) Gloff, Non-Print Marketing Coordinator -Web Designer, Follett

LibraryResources, worked directly with Joelene at Follett Library Resources

"I worked with Joelene for three years in the Catalog Department at Affinia. I was always impressed

with her graphic design knowledge and expertise in a variety of software programs. Joelene is a team

player always willing to help and willing to share her knowledge by teaching others."

Karen Norman, Data Quality Assurance Manager, Affinia Group UVG, worked directly withJoelene

at Affinia

"Joelene is an extremely efficient person. You can assign her a task and expect it to get done on

time. She will only come to ask questions if something was not made clear or if there may be a

better way to get you what you requested. I have found hard to find and/or keep that type of

person."

Dave Bohr, Director of Category Management, Affinia, worked with Joelene at Affinia

"I have known Joelene since her inception as a graphics designer for our catalog department in the

former Dana Brake and Chassis Division, currently Affinia Global Brake and Chassis division McHenry,

IL. Joelene is an extraordinary professional. I have worked with Joelene for many years and found her

highly creative, energetic and versatile graphic designer with extensive experience in managing and

challenging design projects from concept to launch. Joelene is an extremately motivated multi-tasker

able to adapt to shifting priorities and demanding production schedules to consistently meet and

exceed expectations. Her strong interpersonal relationship skills combined

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with solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities and talent in the development of

concepts, creative translation of ideas and information with a well developed design sense, adapts

her easily to new ideas and responsibilities as a quick learner within any organization."

Carlos Montoya, Technical Services Manager, Affinia -Global Brake and ChassisDivision, worked

with Joelene at Affinia

"Joelene is a an intelligent, creative and persevering individual. She adapts to changing business

conditions and meets challenges with enthusiasm and hard work. Her smile ahs always been a plus for

evryone she works with."

Tod Lange, Director, Hydraulic, Project and Data Mgt, Affinia Inc., managed Joelene at Affinia

"I have worked with Joelene for over 4 years indirectly as she supported the IT team with data for

cataloging and picture manuals. As I am a senior in IT for over 26 years, I find Joelene very

knowledgable and adaptive to technology."

Joe Ippolito, IT Manager, Brake Parts Inc, worked directly with Joelene at Affinia

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