Marketing Project

Kameelah Omar

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly-motivated communication specialist with 5+ years of professional

experience. Proven ability to successfully lead all aspects of

communication projects including, strategic planning, writing and editing,

internal and external communication, branding, crisis management and

special event planning. Key strengths include partnering with project

managers and senior leadership to develop strategic communication solutions

that exceed expectations.

EXPERIENCE

Marketing Communication Specialist

Chicago Public Schools, 2007-Present

. Spearhead multiple marketing communication campaigns to successfully

launch new initiatives

. Responsible for writing, editing, and internally disseminating weekly

technology news publication

. Write and edit memos, news releases and communication messages for

various target audiences

. Design, write and edit newsletters, brochures, ads, one-pagers and

other marketing materials

. Advise project managers and senior leaders on effective communication

strategies and solutions

. Partner with subject matter experts to present factual information

tailored to specific audiences

. Establish data metrics to evaluate effectiveness of communication

programs and initiatives

. Responsible for managing Web site content using content management

system

Marketing Coordinator

Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess, LLP, 2006-2007

. Created and executed marketing campaigns and branding initiatives for

125-attorney law firm

. Managed internal and external communication including firm

announcements and news releases

. Effectively worked with various staff, from all levels, to execute

communication initiatives

. Responsible for managing firm's Web site including writing, editing

and updating content

. Edited and designed multiple legal news publications and disseminated

to firm's clients monthly

. Created, edited and designed PowerPoint presentations for attorneys'

speaking engagements

. Managed planning and execution for special events put on by firm for

100+ attendees

Healthcare Market Research Recruiter / Team Leader

Schlesinger Associates, 2005-2006

. Led a team of four to manage healthcare market research projects

. Conducted interviews and reported findings to client on medical

professionals' expert opinions

. Managed six to 10 research projects at a time to see them through to

completion

. Fostered and maintained relationships with physicians and other

healthcare professionals to ensure future work on projects

Magazine Intern

Today's Chicago Woman Magazine, Spring 2005

. Assisted the Art Director in designing feature pages for the

publication

. Wrote and edited descriptions for magazine special event pages

. Imported, designed and created advertisements according to the needs

of the client

. Created design-prototypes for upcoming feature issues using desktop

publishing software

SKILLS

. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Quark Express,

InDesign and Photoshop

. Working knowledge of Illustrator, Dreamweaver, SharePoint, HTML and

MovieMaker

. Competency in using basic office technology and software

EDUCATION

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations, Grad Year: 2007

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Minor in English, Grad Year: 2004

Writing and Design Samples: http://kioportfolio.blogspot.com/

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kameelah-omar/9/15/245

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