Marketing Assistant

Jessica A. Howard

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317-***-**** Indianapolis, IN 46214

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Objective

To be placed in position that coordinates and assists with planning,

research, and analytical skills, and entails a wide range of

responsibilities, including implementing the organization's expanding

outreach and marketing initiatives.

Professional Experience

Indiana Public Access Counselor, Legal Assistant

November 2009-Present

. Provide guidance concerning Indiana's public access laws to

members of the public and government officials and their

employees

. Attend legislative hearings and monitor legislation affecting

public access laws

. Create education materials for distribution via the agency's

website

. Review and process formal and informal complaints regarding

alleged violations of public access laws by public agencies

Indiana Secretary of State Office, Trademark Deputy & Administrative

Clerk

May 2006 - November 2009

. Developed relationships with individuals and businesses to

communicate trademark information and guide them through the

application process

. Managed all incoming and outgoing trademark registrations and

certificates

. Trained and supervised new clerks

. Registered Incorporations and Limited Liability Companies

Shank Public Relations Counselors, Public Relations Intern

December 2008 -May 2009

. Developed and drafted news releases for local school renovation

projects

. Assisted with the Golden Apple Awards through effective event

planning and execution

. Managed Indiana Wal-Mart news clippings to track media

placements

Hendricks County Community Foundation, Public Relations /Marketing

Intern

May 2008 - August 2008

. Community Relations/Outreach - participated in and prepared for

special events, community fundraising, scholarship and grant

programs. Attended planned committee meetings to develop

relationships with fund recipients and grant applicants

. Research - assisted in researching target publics, developing

target lists, media contacts, and distributing surveys to fund

recipients

. Marketing Public Relations - assisted the Community Foundation

in developing appropriate and effective marketing materials,

such as writing press releases, updating promotions files,

developing ads, creating post cards and brochures, and assisting

with newsletter

Education

Indiana University School of Journalism

Indianapolis, Indiana

Graduation Date: May 2009

. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

. Major: Public Relations/ Minor: Organizational Communication

Skills

. Experienced in Adobe Systems programs, such as Illustrator,

Photoshop and InDesign, as well as Microsoft Office

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