Shahn Douglas
*** *. ***** *** # **** ( Orlando, FL 32801 ( 407-***-**** (
abnchx@r.postjobfree.com
SENIOR ADVERTISING/ MARKETING MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
. Results-driven marketing/advertising executive with 15 years of
significant experience in the
real-estate, wireless telecommunications, consumer retail, and fast-food
industries and a strong record of success in brand advertising, online
marketing and promotions, sales promotions and events, public relations,
media management and relationship management.
. National account manager, whose experience includes corporate accounts,
such as Coca-Cola, Cingular Wireless, Arby's, UPS, Mayor's Jewelers,
Yahoo, and Trump Towers Atlanta.
. Skilled team-builder, as demonstrated by assembling Coldwell Banker The
Condo Store's marketing team in Florida from the ground up to service
over 200 multi-family communities.
. Exceptional communicator who excels in delivering presentations and
maintaining client relations with national accounts.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Marketing Plan Leadership Skills
Development
Account/Project Management Media Supervision
Public Relations and Event Training and Product Presentations
Management
Budget Preparation/Supervision Brand Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Vice President Marketing, The Marketing Directors, Orlando, Florida
2007- Present
Real Estate Sales and Marketing Company
. Played a key role in the opening and operating of the Florida office from
January 2007 - present.
. Developed strategic sales and marketing plans for over 20+ new multi-
family real estate communities throughout the South East with average
marketing budgets of $500- $1-million.
. Planned, directed, and evaluated ROI of media strategy for Florida,
California and North Carolina markets with budgets totaling over $1.9
million.
. Provided strategic direction on brand development and campaign strategy
for multiple real estate communities throughout the South East.
. Established strategic partnerships and managed with advertising agencies,
public relations firms, media vendors and interior design firms
throughout Florida, California and North Carolina.
. Created effective sales promotions to consumers and real estate agents
exceeding projected sales goals.
. Supervise the creative development and implementation of website,
advertising campaign, collateral, sales displays, signage, model homes
and sales centers.
Vice President of Marketing 2006; Director of Marketing, 2004-2005;
Marketing Manager, 2003-2004, Coldwell Banker, The Condo Store, Atlanta,
GA and Orlando, FL
Real Estate Sales and Marketing Company
. Supervised all marketing efforts for more than 200 condominium
communities throughout Florida in accordance with sales goals for
multiple developers in a three year period.
. Managed multiple advertising, public relation, and design firms
throughout the South East.
. Hired and directed five marketing managers to guide the creation of
marketing and sales programs including the planning of sales centers,
models, collateral materials, advertising and media campaigns, public
relations and events.
. Oversaw and managed the opening of the Florida headquarters in Orlando.
. Maintained communication with management, client and sales team to ensure
marketing activities aligned with business goals.
. Recognized by management for key skills such as leadership, strategic
planning, organizational, team player, business development, presentation
and training.
Entrepreneur/Freelancer, Atlanta, GA, 2001-2003
. Owned and operated Buds Floral Design - designed and planned floral
arrangements for high profile weddings in Atlanta.
. Managed marketing, promotions and events for national jewelry company
Rampaige Design.
Interactive Account Manager, Answer Think, Atlanta, GA, 1999-2000
Interactive solutions and online marketing company
. Supervised the development of website, online promotions and in-store POS
for a campaign with World Wrestling Federation and Surge and for Coca-
Cola.
. Managed the creation and production tutorial CD for a new business
platform for United Parcel Service, including budget and timeline.
. Managed website redevelopment for Georgia World Congress Center,
Centennial Olympic Park, and Georgia Dome.
. Managed schedules, creative and budgets for online promotions for Yahoo
campaigns.
Advertising Executive, Fletcher Martin Advertising Agency, Atlanta, GA,
1997-1999
. Managed marketing programs for over 15 Arby's Franchises in Florida and
Alabama including
. Oversaw the production schedules and budgets for POS, print, radio and
television campaigns.
. Developed and managed cross promotional campaign with NASCAR and Arby's.
Account Executive, West Wayne Advertising, Atlanta GA, 1996-1997
. Managed co-op print advertising and media campaigns with spokesperson
Dennis Miler and Rick Petino for dealers throughout Kentucky and
Tennessee markets.
Assistant Account Executive, Harris, Drury and Cohen Advertising, Ft
Lauderdale, FL, 1994-1996
. Assisted in the management of print advertising, media placement, and
budget reconciliation for clients including Mayor's Jewelers, Fort
Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau and Atlantis Resort.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism -Advertising, Marshall University -
Huntington, West Virginia
Member of the Orlando Home Builders Association 2003-Present
Member of E-Women's Network 2007-Present
Volunteer for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Florida
Awards:
National Association of Home Builders -The National Sales and Marketing
Council - Silver Winner for Best Brochure and Ad Campaign 2008
NAHB - The National Sales and Marketing Council - Gold Winner for Best
Color Ad 2006
Outstanding Attitude of the Year Award- Coldwell Banker The Condo Store -
2004