Sales Marketing
Resume:
Amy L. Hamers
Chicago, IL **647
Email: ***.******@*****.***
Mobile: 712-***-****
EDUCATION
B.A. Communication Studies May 2008
Emphasis: Media and Advertising
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa
City, IA
Certificate in Entrepreneurial May 2008
Management
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa
City, IA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Development Coordinator
January 2010 - Present
Robert Mason Company, Chicago, IL
Contract Basis
Assist the Founder in exploring strategic planning of the new Chicago market
entry for ROBERT MASON Co.
Coordinate and help in constructing ROBERT MASON Co. business and marketing
plans
Contribute with executables, such as, incorporation paperwork, trademarks and
registration with the State of Illinois
Research prospective grants based on company start-up, history and philosophy
Collaborate with Kendall College in strategically making RM Chicago a different
entity from RM West Virginia, while keeping the RM brand fresh and unique in
the marketplace
Assistant Account Executive
July 2008 - Present
Disruptive Retail Thinking, LLC, Chicago, IL
Serve as a client point of contact to maintain relationships and assist in
handling account projects
Provide assistance to creative team and Chief Creative Officer to see that
deliverables are met throughout each project phase
Update and prioritize weekly projects to stay on schedule with client marketing
calendars
Handle and maintain internal expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable
Generate monthly expense and retainer invoices to four or more clients
Research and contact vendors for client specific projects in regards to
estimates and quotes
Prepare meeting notes for internal and external distribution
Proofread presentation decks and production files before release
Function as a company liaison to make day-to-day office flow efficient
Promotional Specialist
August 2007 - May 2008
Fleck Sales and Miller Brewing Co., Cedar Rapids, IA
Initiated innovative ways to responsibly promote products with high energy in a
fast paced, competitively priced market
Organized and implemented marketing strategies for products to ensure increased
product sales and consumer knowledge
Designed and distributed promotional material for grassroots marketing
campaigns
Developed events for approximately 20 different establishments depending on
targeted clientele
Product Manager Intern
May 2007 - August 2007
Interactive Mediums, Chicago, IL
Developed and implemented SMS marketing programs for various products and
services
Created personalized marketing material for clients in retail, real estate,
restaurants, and bars and night clubs
Defined, researched and evaluated new ideas and advertising channels pertaining
to SMS mobile marketing
Managed short codes related to client mobile marketing programs
Promoted SMS to new businesses as a successful messaging channel to engage
customers through text message interaction
Marketing Assistant Intern
March 2006 - April 2007
Bankers Advertising, Chicago, IL
Assisted the President in helping plan and organize the 2006 National Sales
Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
Organized and constructed the annual National Sales Conference agenda and
brochure for the 2006 attendees
Created presentations and documents for the President within Microsoft Office
Customized and ordered promotional calendars for clients
SKILLS
Effective organizational skills
Familiar with Creative Suite Software
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Mac and PC literate
Proficient in business writing: Business Plans, Marketing Plans and Client
Consulting
ACTIVITIES
Participant, River Run, Iowa City, IA, Spring 2008
Student Consultant, Business Consulting Project (Bungalow 29), Iowa City, IA,
Spring 2008
Member, Students in Advertising (SIA), Iowa City, IA, Spring 2007, Fall 2007,
Spring 2008
Attendee, Business Communication Speaker Series, Iowa City, IA, Spring 2006
Participant, Dance Marathon, Iowa City, IA, Spring 2005
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