MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS / OUTREACH SPECIALIST
... Relation ship Builder
Highly energized and self motivated Marketing/Communications
Professional with experience in internal, external and government-
related relationships. Experience with all steps of communication and
outreach, including promotional materials, strategic planning, social
media, public speaking and media coverage. Multi-tasks and prioritizes
objectives to meet aggressive deadlines in an evolving, fast-paced
environment. Adept at planning and coordinating all communication
processes including annual plans, special projects and meetings.
Superior relationship building, cross-functional partnership and
leadership skills.
Branding + Positioning + Strategic Marketing
Consumer Outreach + Media + Press Relations + Project Management
Event Planning + Communications + Workforce Initiatives + Public
Speaking
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Serve as part of the COTA Mobility Advisory Board to bring about the
first bus routes outside of the outer belt in the country. Team with
MORPC, non-profits and government agencies to achieve this common
goal for equal opportunities in employment to the Rickenbacker area.
. Drove 30 assigned accounts for United Way by presenting to companies
and educating them on the new direction of the United Way. Fostered
positive relationships to increase engagement in the United Way cause
to create opportunities for a better life for all.
. Identified best practices and effectively built relationships across
a variety of audiences to increase education and financial advocacy
as demonstrated in the flyer I scripted for the OSU Extension Program
"Making Home Ownership in Weinland Park a Reality" and I assisted in
facilitating seminars on Social Branding and How to Stand Out In A
Crowd of Job Seekers" using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Columbus Public Library, Gahanna, OH
Currently
Community Volunteer, Job Help Center
. Assisting job seekers with resume writing to provide solutions for
positioning skills and desirable employment.
. Providing instructions on how to use computer programs and e-mail
accounts.
COTA Mobility Board, Columbus, OH
2009 - Present
Member, Mobility Advisory Board and ATS Sub-Committee
. Developing innovative, viable transportation solutions for
underserved individuals and businesses.
. Focusing on two pilot programs which include: collaborating with
community leaders from government agencies, non-profits, MORPC and
area companies to provide alternative transportation for the elderly
and developing workforce transportation solutions for Rickenbacker
employers.
. Inscriber for The 4th Annual Transportation Summit; April 2009.
United Way of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH
2009
Loaned Executive
. Delivered dynamic "Live United" presentations to numerous
organizations on behalf of United Way.
. Worked independently on 30 assigned accounts to drive campaign
strategies and growth, foster positive relationships with key company
contacts; consistently tracking campaign dates and status.
Nancy Cohn
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Sofa Express, Columbus, OH
2006-2008
Sales Consultant
. Delivered high quality, customer-focused home furniture shopping
experiences by effectively assessing needs and providing creative
solutions within specific budgets, resulting in increased repeat
business.
. Assisted customers in determining appropriate financing and problem
resolution.
Buckeye Super Coups, Columbus, OH
2002-2006
Owner/Entrepreneur
. Collaborated with small business owners to create successful "call
to action" direct mail messages building a new customer base with
repeat business on limited budgets.
. Utilized consultative selling techniques to build a book of
business that included retailers, restaurants,
dry cleaners, automotive, home improvement and professionals.
. Facilitated training to new franchisee owners on selling
techniques, consultative partnering and renewals.
WSYX/ABC 6 Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Columbus, OH
1998-2002
Account Executive
. Achieved "top negotiator status" for consistently securing 25%-45%
market share in business categories including: consumer electronics,
home furnishings, entertainment, automotive, restaurants, medical
practices and service industries.
. Developed and sold sponsorships including "Health Watch," "Closed
Captioning," "Lunchbox Weather," "Children First," Oscar Night and The
Memorial Tournament resulting in 25% increase income from annual media
plans.
. Generated exclusive media schedules to deliver entire Columbus media
budgets to ABC 6 and FOX 28.
. Utilized competitive analysis, ratings, and syndicated research to
effectively package strategic schedules resulting in retaining existing
accounts and securing new areas of advertising revenue.
. Built market share and increased revenue by 200% for WXYS/ABC 6, using
consultative marketing strategies and research.
"TEEN Magazine," Peterson Publishing, Chicago, IL
1990-1997
Branding Specialist/National Account Representative
. Developed and maintained national account responsibility for an 8
state region.
. Worked with consumer product managers to effectively redirect messages
to youth market.
. Customized promotions and merchandising packages to meet specific
client objectives. Clients included: Alberto-Culver, Procter &
Gamble, S.C. Johnson, The Limited Too, Pillsbury and Target Stores.
. Directed multiple focus groups targeting the shopping habits of
teenage girls, resulting in increased understanding of product usage
patterns and improved brand loyalty for advertisers in the areas of
health & beauty, footwear, fashion and food.
EDUCATION
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Bachelor of Science, Major: Communications, Minor: Psychology and
Journalism/PR
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
and Photoshop
N Nancy Cohn
5989 Naughten Ridge Ct., Columbus, OH 43213
(H) 614/577-1651 // (C) 614/208-8199
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