Project Manager Sales

JANICE LIMBAUGH

*** **** ****** ? Holland, MI ***24 ? 616-***-**** Home ? 616-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To apply my experience as a versatile copywriter and communications

professional specializing in promotional copy, broadcast scripts and

project management for non-profit agencies, commercial businesses or

corporations. Areas of focus include marketing, advertising and sales.

Knowledge and experience supported by broadcast production and event

planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

. Experienced professional journalist and project manager for

advertising, marketing and promotional endeavors.

. Extensive producing and directing experience in radio and television

commercial production.

. Executed multi-faceted campaigns to increase sales, profit margins and

fund-raising goals.

. Capable of creative project managing for promotions and marketing from

conception to completion.

. Displays interpersonal and leadership skills for public relations.

. Detail and teamwork oriented.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

I am a creative thinker and experienced communicator with an energetic and

clean writing talent to serve a variety of audiences. My abilities include

competent project management, team collaboration, and copy editing skills.

Marketing/Communications/Journalism

. Initiated naming and mass marketing breakthrough hydrangea, Invincible

Spirit to help support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

. Integral in creating multiple promotional and commercial retail

campaigns, including direct mail, print and commercial advertising.

. Served on editorial board for planning and producing monthly and bi-

monthly magazine publications in Orlando, FL.

Project Management

. Planned, organized and executed television and radio productions for

commercial broadcast and corporate viewership.

. Managed multiple copy assignments and schedules in fast-paced

environment.

. Produced quality work on time and within budget.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Marketing Specialist, 08/2008 - 10/2009

Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, MI

Promoted and marketed Proven Winners ColorChoice flowering shrubs to North

American garden writers, nurseries, media and consumers through magazine

articles, press releases and sales and marketing materials.

. Created trade show themes, displays and hand-out materials.

. Generated product interest and awareness through social networking.

. Supervised product and brand message in various media content.

Advertising/Marketing Copy Writer, 09/2003 - 07/2008

Meijer Great Lakes LTD, Grand Rapids, MI

Department writer for corporate retail advertising and marketing projects,

including weekly print ads, radio, broadcast and internet scripts, direct

mail pieces and in-store corporate campaigns. Also produced internal and

external corporate communication upon request.

. Scripted Meijer/United Way Corporate Campaign video which raised $2.6

million corporate wide.

. Themed successful Meijer Halloween campaign, Eat, Drink and Be Scary!

used in stores for over two years.

. Developed and created Meijer Community Rewards corporate marketing

campaign including interactive CD and direct mail.

Advertising Broadcast Specialist, 01/1997 - 09/2003

Meijer Great Lakes LTD, Grand Rapids, MI

Managed high-end retail advertising campaigns for television and radio

commercials. Executed creative directives including writing, editing and

directing. Responsible for meeting tight deadlines and maintaining

corporate brand and quality standards while building relations with ad

agencies, corporate buyers and store management.

. Served as Corporate Producer for Meijer/General Mills million dollar

Cheerios TV commercial featuring racecar driver Johnny Benson.

. Wrote, produced and directed multiple radio commercials for major

Midwest markets.

. Earned Addy Award for producing Meijer Angus Beef TV commercial.

Contract Writer and Video Producer, 01/1990 - 01/1997

Write Styles Ink, Holland, MI

Created and managed media projects on a freelance basis for non-profit

agencies, corporations and commercial clientele including DeVos Children's

Hospital, Steelcase, and Herman Miller. Responsible for producing quality

projects according to client's needs.

. Awarded National School Public Relations Association Distinguished

Achievement for producing and writing Kent Intermediate School

District public relations video.

. Wrote and produced specialty videos for Pediatric Oncology at DeVos

Children's Hospital.

. Managed multiple clients' needs including newsletter publishing, video

producing and sales materials.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Television Production 3.7 gpa

Ferris State University, MI

Associates in Applied Arts - Journalism

Ferris State University, MI

Certification - Film Production Training

Universal Studios/Valencia Community College, FL

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Salvation Army and Holland community volunteer.

NOTES / OTHER INFORMATION

Portfolio and references available upon request. Eligible for Michigan

Works On-the-Job-Training employer reimbursement program.

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