Eric Payne
** ******* *****, ** . ***** Plains, NY 10603 . 917-***-**** .
abmc92@r.postjobfree.com . Skype: ericl.payne
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Inwood House, New York, NY, External Affairs Manager 2007 - 2009
1. Created captivating and succinct collateral marketing materials for
agency events, fundraisers and agency website, including posters,
packets, brochures, appeal letters and DVDs.
2. Increased web traffic by 35% via targeted email marketing and online
subscription service.
3. Effectively managed vendors such as IT consultants, printers, graphic
designers, and PR firms.
4. Planned and executed annual galas, golf outings and 10+ annual volunteer
programs.
5. Hired and managed staff, recruited volunteers and interns. Fielded
media inquiries.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, White Plains/Yonkers, NY, Community Relations
Manager 2002 - 2006
6. Increased brand awareness and community presence by creating
partnerships with community based organizations and local businesses.
7. Created copy and layout for event signage, pre-event emails, mailers and
monthly event calendars.
8. Planned and executed in-store and offsite special events, generating
$80k average annual revenue.
9. Co-sponsored fundraisers with local libraries, organizations and
schools.
10. Effectively secured media, vendors and in-kind partnerships for events
and recruited volunteers.
Macy's Herald Square, New York, NY, Event Marketing Coordinator 2000 -
2002
11. Assisted with product campaigns with event partners such as MTV's
Chicks Rock the Vote and Teen People magazine to bring added excitement
to in-store promotions.
12. Provided 2nd tier execution for added-value promotions such as
Rocawear's fashion show for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and Polo
Jeans -Julliard School for the back-to-school season.
13. Directed volunteers and third party staff.
Resume.com, New York, NY, Managing Editor/Writer 2000 - 2002
. Managed writers and edited resumes and website content for an online
resume-writing company.
. Wrote training manual, created resume templates and contributed copy for
website content.
Freelance Experience
ISeeThroughEyes.com, White Plains, NY, Photoblogger 2010 - Present
. Shoot lifestyle portraits, headshots and landscape photography for
online and print display.
. Research locations, lighting and edit photos for print and web.
J'Adore Magazine, Atlanta, GA, Freelance Writer 2009 - Present
. Write relationship articles and automobile reviews for both print and
online markets.
NYMetropolista.com, New York, NY, Staff Writer 2009 - Present
. Write New York City Tourism, Restaurant, Entertainment & Lifestyle
Reviews
BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com, Washington, DC, Staff Writer 2009 -
Present
. Write parenting and relationship articles on a weekly to bimonthly
basis.
MakesMeWannaHoller.com, New York, NY, Owner/Blogger 2008 - Present
. Creator, writer and photographer/photo editor for lifestyle,
family/relationship blog.
. Promote site via multiple social networking communities such as
Facebook, Twitter & Flickr.
. Write product reviews and work with PR firms to host giveaways for
readers.
COMPUTER Skills
Mac & PC, Web 2.0 social networking platforms, Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom,
Dreamweaver & InDesign, ACR, MS Office Suite & Publisher, Wordpress CMS,
Blogger, HTML, CSS, Google Analytics, SEO Keywords
Education, CertificationS & Continuing Education
. Binghamton University, M.A., Social Sciences, 1995
. Cornell University, B.A., Psychology, 1993
. Ross Oscar Knight Photography Workshop, 2010
. New Rochelle SCE, Photoshop & Photography, 2009
. CareerTrack, Certified Event Planner, 2008