Kim Neidermyer
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Public relations professional with 10 years combined experience in:
. Events Management
. Marketing / Sales
. Community Outreach / Relations
. Promotions
. Internal Communications Planning
. Development of In House Publications
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
. Coordinate staff meetings, luncheons, and banquets for the Joliet
Public Library.
. Coordinate and promote community wide programs and events, including
speakers, workshops, and concerts, with the purpose of establishing
high attendance and community awareness of the Joliet Public Library.
. Raise community awareness about the Joliet Public Library through the
development and implementation of a strategic marketing plan.
. Increased media coverage of the Joliet Public Library through the
institution of a media relations program, which included serving as
media contact; pitching stories to local media; writing press
releases; providing print and broadcast radio interviews; and
developing media materials such as fact sheets and press kits.
. Developed partnerships with several community organizations to plan
and organize joint community wide events.
. Currently serve as marketing committee chair
. Network at key community expos and Chamber of Commerce Events to
promote the library.
. Developed community volunteer program where I also serve as
supervisor.
. Coordinated and managed all phases of corporate events for a non for
profit organization including: retreats, concerts, conferences, and
banquets.
. Planned and scheduled all travel arrangements for board members.
. Experience also includes: booking banquet facilities, hotels,
speakers, caterers, and entertainment for large events.
. Successfully increased sales for a local landscaping company for five
consecutive years; also served as supervisor of a sales team.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Marketing / Outreach Coordinator
Joliet Public Library, Joliet, IL 2008-present
Marketing / Sales Supervisor
Under The Son Landscaping, Joliet, IL 2002-2008
K. Neidermyer
Administrative Assistant / Events Coordinator
Heart Maneuvers Christian Center, Crest Hill, IL 1999-2002
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EDUCATION
Governors State University, University Park, IL December 2007
M.A., Communications and Training; 3.9 GPA
Governors State University, University Park, IL April 2006
B.A., Communications / Public Relations; 3.5 GPA
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office 2007: Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher, & Outlook
Adobe: Photoshop & Illustrator
1103 Winthrop Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
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