Kathleen A. DePetrillo
**** ****** ******, **********, ** 91324 Cell: 603-***-****
Email: abmqro@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain a marketing position which utilizes current
knowledge, experience and expertise while enhancing professional growth.
Summary: Highly self-motivated, detailed-oriented and quick learner who
works well under any circumstances. Exceptional organizational skills,
branding, multi-tasking and media experience. Willingness to travel as
needed. Always eager to learn and accept new challenges to keep me thinking
outside the box.
Skills: Mac and PC proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint,
PageMaker, PhotoShop and Quark. Hold current Drivers License and Passport.
Experience:
Serenity Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Marketing & Events
2009 - Present
. Scheduling & attending of radio and television interviews, guest
appearances, and events and maintaining social and media contacts
. Organizing and coordinating charity events, including attending,
producing as well as donating auction items
. Arrange travel, itineraries, transportation and expenses, and being on-
call 24/7 for changes
. Key point person for all correspondence, social and media relations
and day to day activities
New England Dragway, Epping, NH
2008 - 2009
Director of Marketing & Sales
. Coordinated and developed corporate sales, hospitality, activities
and events (20-80,000 guests) for major corporations to drive sales,
identity and generated return of business each year
. Researched and created new marketing plans to increase attendance and
revenue
. Re-designed, developed and edited all New England Dragway publications
which saved the company $10,000 annually
. Obtained, researched & formulated annual budget to be presented to
board for final approval
. Created, managed and placed all radio, print and TV ads; researched
the best media outlet for the demographics
Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc. of NH
2006 - 2007
Event & Sales Manager
. Founded and created first NH Construction Show and coordinator of
annual NH Home Show. Coordinated all sponsorships and booth sales
. Managed major awards program for the "Best of the Best" in building.
Coordinated call for entries, collected and separated entries,
organized and coordinated formal awards ceremony
. Coordinated all events; i.e., sporting events, dinners, seminars,
training programs, etc. and kept within budget
. Researched, arranged and coordinated all celebrities for trade shows
and events and was main contact for entire stay
. Created and managed special events and activities for branding and
recognition
PennWell Publishing, Nashua, NH
2001 - 2005
Sr. Marketing Communications & Events Manager
. Created media kits/sales sheets & brochures for sales team to sell
more effectively and generating increased revenue
. Designed/created advertisements, collateral, posters and
graphics for all publications and trade show booths
. Wrote press releases and articles for publications and news
wires; designed and created all announcements and invitations
. Traveled to all trade shows and events both domestic and overseas;
main contact on-site at all shows and events
. Created new system and procedures for domestic and international trade
shows and showed a 5% profit on travel and shipping; trained marketing
team on new procedures; attended team meetings to discuss upcoming
ventures and marketing strategies
Savings Bank Life Insurance, Woburn, MA
1998 - 2001
Marketing & Special Events Manager
. Developed and managed all special projects, marketing and public
relations for corporate branding
. Coordinated & attended all charity, event planning and trade shows
. Scheduled meetings, travel and tracked expense reports for both CEO
and SVP
. Boosted company morale by starting an annual "Company Cook-out" and
monthly "Ice Cream Sundae Friday"; coordinated senior management to
cook and serve employees
. Developed and assisted in all creation of radio and TV advertisements
and identified appropriate media outlets
. Created new sales report which was adopted throughout the company
. Prepared PowerPoint presentations and represented company at speaking
engagements, presentations and PR Events