Leila Lewis
Austin, TX 78758
abme6e@r.postjobfree.com
OVERVIEW
Corporate communications professional with experience in:
. Copywriting for Online/Print Media
. Internal and External Communications
. Project Management
. Corporate Messaging
. Press Releases
. Web Content Management
. B-to-B and D-to-C Marketing
. Technology Product Marketing
. Strategic Marketing Planning
. Integrated Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DG FastChannel, Inc., Communications Manager
February 2007-April 2009 (Dallas, TX)
. Developed communications collateral for the nation's largest media
distribution network
. Edited newsletters, user guides, proposals, product bulletins, client
correspondence, data sheets, direct mail and magazine advertisements,
tradeshow materials
. Oversaw development of industry-specific (HD advertising and
broadcasting)Web microsite; worked with cross-functional teams to plan
navigational structure; edited content to populate site pages
. Responsible for SharePoint documentation control for highest priority
initiatives for the company
. Collaborated with C-level executives, product management team, sales and
information technology departments to conceptualize and implement
information dissemination strategies
. Created PowerPoint presentations to support company's exponential growth
and transitions
. Worked with product management team to develop products' value
propositions
. Gained deep knowledge of digital media services and the advertising
competitive landscape
WorldDoc, Inc., Marketing Specialist
May 2006-November 2006 (Las Vegas, NV)
. Interacted with clients to customize marketing plans specific to their
organizations' needs
. Developed marketing campaigns for online health management systems
. Designed segment-specific loyalty programs for a variety of target
audiences
. Tracked and analyzed results of online and print communication campaigns
. Developed corporate business-to-business and direct-to-consumer marketing
collateral
. Grew the company's repertoire of health education pieces for end users in
various formats
. Directed layout and design of promotional materials
. Edited documents for account managers, executives, and sales teams
. Produced shareholder newsletter Net News and quarterly consumer
newsletter
. Wrote press releases, white papers, case study proposals, client letters
. Sent e-mail blasts; tracked click-through rates and site logins; analyzed
results
. Completed projects in a deadline-driven environment with competing
priorities
Texas Medical Association, Publication Manager
September 1999- February 2006 (Austin, TX)
. Managed publications projects from inception to completion
. Contracted with authors and consultants and negotiated royalty payments
. Established content review, editing, and layout guidelines for production
. Formulated test questions and developed curriculum for physician
education courses
. Won IAEM's 2003 Art of the Show award in Brand Design/Development
. Maintained annual conference Web site
. Edited Sneak Preview and OSHA News and Review newsletters
. Directed the creation of ads, flyers, and brochures
. Assisted conference management department in concept development and
brochures
. Received company bonus for educational materials on federal HIPAA
regulations
. Directed creation of APEX award-winning continuing medical education
brochure
. Responsible for generating a quarter of division's revenue via
publication sales
. Consistently met or exceeded yearly revenue goals while adhering to
expense budget
. Interfaced with all levels of staff and outside contacts
Tuerff-Davis EnviroMedia, Intern
February 1999- May 1999 (Austin, TX)
. Conducted internet research and made media calls
. Provided account assistance to agency executives at advertising firm
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Corporate Communication Studies
. GPA 3.96
. Minors in psychology and sociology
. President's List and University High Honors
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SKILLS
. MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
. Microsoft Sharepoint, Visio
. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign
. Superior written and verbal communication skills
. VP of Administration, International Association of Business Communicators
(2005), Austin Chapter
. Fluency with online social media channels
. Knowledge of SEO and SEM techniques