Stephanie Hooper
**** ** ****, #***; Portland, OR 97209
Mobile 503-***-****; abm1ez@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years of marketing management experience for a wide variety of
staff sizes and structures with a focus on team building, integration
and process/operational efficiencies. Specific areas of expertise
include: client service management, marketing and project integration,
interactive marketing, web development, technical implementation,
advertising (print, broadcast and interactive), relationship
marketing, Search (SEM.SEO), direct marketing/ROI driven programs,
strategic/account planning, brand development, e-commerce, lead
generation, customer acquisition and retention, content development,
database management, social/viral marketing, corporate responsibility,
public relations, trade shows, promotional programs, business
development, media, creative development, product management,
research, usability, corporate communications, loyalty programs,
packaging development, media relations, media/press management.
EXPERIENCE
Babcock Jenkins - Portland - Director of Marketing & Client Service
2007-2010
. Report directly to the President and is responsible for 75% of the
company revenue
. Key member of the Executive Team that drives the innovation of the
company's service offerings
. Manages 8 person account team that includes Account Supervisors and
Project Managers
. Responsibilities include managing existing account P&L, organic
business growth, employee
Acquisition and retention, overall operations and helping to
shape/evolve of the company culture
. Existing accounts include: Microsoft, Intel, IBM, Sun Microsystems,
Linked In, Qwest, DHL, Progress Software, Guidance Software,
Epicor, Polycom, Level 3, Click Commerce, Sterling Commerce, APC,
Thunderhead, Safenet, Omniture, Promontory Club
Avenue A/Razorfish - Portland - Account Director, Director of
Corporate Marketing 2003-2007
. Responsible for the planning, management and execution of
integrated marketing activities to build the agency brand, generate
awareness and drive revenue
. Development of all the integrated PR and marketing strategies to
support the company mission while handling all the execution of
tactical plans, details and follow-up for corporate marketing
efforts
. Managed all special/signature events across the U.S. and Europe
including high visibility sales events/sponsorships and non-profit
related efforts
. First role at the company: Account Director for a variety of major
accounts including Dr. Pepper,
Microsoft, xBox, AT&T Wireless and Icon Health & Fitness.
. Promoted from Account Director to Director of Corporate Marketing
. Departed company due to acquisition and request for relocation to
new headquarters in Seattle
Sierra On-Line/Vivendi Entertainment - Seattle - VP of Marketing
Communications 1999-2003
. Management of multiple departments including creative services,
public relations, research, special events/trade shows, media
relations, web marketing, production/pre-press, media, promotions,
corporate marketing (team of 65)
. Responsible for 30 million dollar budget with a focus on ROI and
cost effectiveness
. Leader of brand development and management including strategies for
the master brand and the six divisional brands from product
development through in store merchandising
. Responsible for planning, management and execution of all
celebrity, artist & developers signature events and personal
appearances and related PR activities integrated with game/product
launches
. Directed integrated corporate marketing efforts to support the
brand positioning and new product launches and was spokesperson for
company statements a public speaking events
. Departed company due to acquisition and request for relocation to
new headquarters in Los Angeles
McCann Erickson - San Francisco/Seattle - Senior Account Supervisor
1996-1999
Account: AT&T Wireless Services
. Management of account group responsibilities for AT&T Wireless
divisions including cellular,
messaging, wireless data, and aviation. Budget management up to
$25M
. Focused on brand building, general advertising, in store
promotions/events and DM/DR programs for national and regional
efforts
. Strategic planning, development and execution of national brand
plans and new consumer and
business to business product launches
. Departed company due to agency loss of AT&T Wireless account.
Recruited by Sierra On-Line
Publicis/Evans Group - Seattle - Account Supervisor
1993-1996
Accounts: Starbucks Corporation, Domino's Pizza Inc. Western Region,
Rembrandt Oral Care Products Ben Bridge Jewelers, Java City, Tree Top,
American Heart Association
. Managed account teams for a variety of accounts. Budget management
up to $20M
. Strategic planning, development and execution of national brand
plans for Starbucks including the new product launch of Frappuccino
. Concepting, development and execution of all advertising, special
event and promotional support for Starbucks in-store and external
communication
. Departed company due to agency loss of Starbucks account. Recruited
by McCann Erickson
Lowe & Partners - New York - Senior Account Executive
1989-1993
Accounts: Halston Borghese, Inc. (Princess Marcella Borghese), Johnson
and Johnson Consumer
Products, Walt Disney Licensing, Liz Claiborne, Bonwit Teller Retail
Division
. Managed account group responsibilities including re-positioning the
Princess Marcella Borghese brand
. Strategic planning of new product launches and brand building
programs. Responsible for $10M
budget including management of co-op programs. Reported to EVP
. Extensive management of PR, in store events, promotions, creative
development and media planning for TV, print, radio and direct mail
. Departed company due to relocation back to west coast
Nordstrom - California - Southern California Advertising & Events
Director 1986-1989
. Managed and executed advertising campaigns, promotions, special
events and designer/celebrity/athlete personal appearances from
concept through final execution for 65 buying groups
. Personal appearances include: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Donna Karan,
Wayne Gretzke, Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne and Brooke Shields
. Ran advertising department focusing on brand advertising,
television direct mail and in-store promotion
. Began working for the company while still in college; promoted
twice
EDUCATION
. San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts 1987/2007, Major:
Advertising; Minor: Marketing
. The Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies-New York
AFFILIATIONS/INTERESTS
Consulting experience: AT&T Wireless, Sierra Online, HMH, Pop Art,
Bradshaw Advertising
Advertising Clubs & Non Profit Advisory Boards: NY, LA, Seattle &
Portland.
LLS - Woman of the Year Nominee 2007, extensive non-profit work for a
wide range of organizations
Dual citizenship (United States and France)