Manager Marketing

Jane Manarik

Marketing Communications

Education-Northern Illinois University; Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major

Journalism/Advertising

Proficient/trained in Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office, In Design, Photoshop,

Illustrator, Dreamweaver

2/2008-present Freelance Copywriting and Marketing Consulting

Marketing communications consultant for a diverse range of clients in the following

industries: Office Supply, Giftware, Direct Marketing, Foodservice, Human Resources,

Hospitality, Facility Rental, Bridal, Paper Production and Recreation

2/03-2/08 Round Lake Area Park District

Marketing Coordinator for an award-winning park district

Responsible for: All aspects of marketing, media research and placement, budget

development, public relations programs, photography, web content development, event

planning and community outreach,

. Developed and implemented marketing and media plans and budgets for all 12

departments within district

. Created professional image and brand identity for all district facilities,

literature and promotional efforts

. Worked with public officials from 5 villages to organize and publicize community

events

. Planned, promoted and participated in special events, philanthropic efforts

11/94-2/03 Quill Corporation, Lincolnshire, IL

Freelance Catalog Production/Web Content Writer for an office supply company

Responsible for: Advertising copywriting, product research, and design of catalogs,

fliers, newsletters, website and ads

. Developed and implemented web hierarchy to facilitate navigation and purchasing

. Produced catalog pages and other printed collateral to meet demanding print

production schedules

. Wrote and designed Pen Pal newsletter for Quill customers

. Created consumer-friendly copy for complex office products, computer components

and software

9/90-11/94 ALRA Laboratories, Inc., Gurnee, IL

Creative Services Manager for a pharmaceutical company

Responsible for: Advertising copywriting, media research and placement, budget

development, public relations programs, story development and placement with trade

publications, trade show research and scheduling

. Developed and implemented marketing and media plans

. Wrote and edited copy to meet FDA regulations for advertising in trade

publications

10/85-9/90 Young Cheerleaders of America, Antioch, IL

Advertising Director for a direct mail marketer of cheerleading and gymnastics

apparel

Responsible for: Catalog and advertising copywriting, media research and placement,

budget development,

press releases, trade show research and scheduling

. Inquiry tracking and evaluation of catalog mailings and advertising programs

. Recipient of Catalog Age Gold Award for copywriting, 1988 and 1989 catalogs

2/84-10/85 Weber Marking Systems, Arlington Heights, IL

Assistant Advertising Manager for a labeling system manufacturer

Responsible for: Media research, coordinating and supervising projects with public

relations and advertising agencies, researching and writing marketing newsletter for

national sales force, copywriting and coordinating of brochures, ads and direct mail

programs

.Helped manage a full in-house agency with photography studio, video production &

4-color printing capabilities

.Writing press releases and acting as liaison for trade publications. Increased

exposure by over 200%.

26670 W. Dolores Ct. Ingleside, IL 60041

Phone: 847-***-**** ( e-mail: ********@*******.***

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