Sales Marketing

Jennifer L. Silva

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Schaumburg, IL 60193

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SUMMARY

Creative marketing professional with strong communication skills and

graphic design experience working with vendors and suppliers to create

marketing message to the consumer. Thrives in a team environment but is

highly capable of independent work proven through excellent reference

resources. Strong experience in the retail industry with ability to seek

and understand trends and the ability to handle multiple projects

simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1 melaleuca, Schaumburg, Illinois 2009 - Present

Environmental wellness company leading the way in selling concentrated

products and preserving nature's resources.

Independent Director

Promote and market the benefits of the Melaleuca product line within homes

and businesses.

. Present to potential customers the five product lines

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. Research the health benefits of each product to better serve my current

and future customers

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. Test products in each product line to better speak on the quality of each

product

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. Network to create mail and call list of potential customers

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. Develop fliers, business cards and direct mail pieces for promotion and

networking purposes

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3 Schneider Electric, Palatine, Illinois 2003 - 2008

Electrical manufacturing company specializing in circuit breakers and load

centers

Marketing Specialist (June 2005 - December 2008)

Managed literature supply for Retail channel including: collateral design

and web maintenance; attended trade shows; created signage for promotion of

products and services; maintained product marketing database.

. Designed and developed new label system in coordination with Marketing

team at Lowe's for more improved product information for the customer

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. Redesigned packaging systems and new identity for Pumptrol line to comply

with Square D brand image and fit within planogram standards at Menards

.

. Developed product database with Home Depot for over 300 Square D brand

products

.

. Coordinated product and packaging photo shoots directly with photography

vendor

.

. Developed catalogs and brochures coordinating creative from layout

through production

.

. Provided timely rebuilding assistance to disaster relief areas in

conjunction with FEMA allowing homes and businesses be rebuilt faster

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Senior Marketing Communications Specialist (November 2003 - June 2005)

Supported Retail channel through the creation of marketing collateral;

designed signage and literature and attended trade shows; maintained

RetaiLink newsletter; updated Retail web site; assisted with design project

overflow.

. Communicated regularly with sales team providing product collateral

design and sales promotions

.

. Designed Square D brand circuit breaker and load center packaging along

with a team of engineers to create a more visible and modern look and to

differentiate between the Homeline and QO brands

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. Worked collaboratively to strategize and execute a merchandising plan for

new items

.

. Completed projects before deadline for Retail channel in order to assist

with projects for Electrical Distribution channel above and beyond

expected duties

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. Developed visual strategies and plans that supported new product launches

5 Brunswick recreation center, Palatine, Illinois 2003 - 2008

Brunswick Zone, a division of the Brunswick Recreation Centers, provides

family entertainment through the bowling and gaming industry.

Operations Supervisor

Managed a team of employees to successfully run nightly family

entertainment through food, beverages and discounted prices.

. Offered a safe and enjoyable environment for families while offering

discounted pricing

. Created smooth process for league officers and their members to enjoy

time with friends while maintaining a solid record keeping process

. Experienced in managing tasks and teams independently and productively

. Skilled in the art of persuasion with excellent verbal communication

skills

Total marketing associates, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 2000 - 2003

Sales and marketing representative company to over 50 Lawn & Garden

manufacturers.

Creative Director

Designed and conceptualized web, brochure, advertising and product

packaging for over 50 Lawn & Garden manufacturers.

. Created pages within company website allowing each manufacturer the

opportunity to promote their products online

. Designed trade show collateral to allow a greater presence for each

manufacturer

. Maintained vendor relationships for all printed pieces

. Photographed products for use in print and web for all manufacturers

EDUCATION

Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa

Bachelors Degree in Communication - Advertising and Public Relations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat,

Macromedia Freehand, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,

QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver and HTML programming all in both Macintosh and PC

platforms

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