Georgette Varela
Mobile 786-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Portfolio http://drop.io/GVarela_Portfolio
Professional Development
Account Planning Boot Camp
Miami Ad School – Miami, FL
Graduated: March 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Major Plan of Study in Business
University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign, IL
Graduated: May 2007
Professional Experience
Martin Williams Advertising, Minneapolis, MN
June 2009 – Present
Account Planning Intern
• Exploratory research (both quantitative and qualitative) for consumer insights and strategy
development; especially in support of new business efforts.
• Developing consumer/participant profiles and personas using secondary data sources such as
Yankelovich, MRI, and Forrester.
• Helping to develop the strategic course for the communication, this includes what the idea is, how
it will create experiences and where the idea can have traction.
• Diagnostic research on initial creative ideas, to determine what effect the communications are
having on attitudes toward the brand, and how individual elements are working.
Adelante Live Inc., Miami, FL
June 2008- June 2009
Event Specialist
• Key member of sales / marketing team. Promoted Malibu Rum, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa,
and American Honey at various venues across south Florida.
• Implemented experiential marketing programs targeted towards specific demographics.
• Executed brand activation. Accomplished sales and marketing goals.
Team Enterprises, Fort Lauderdale, FL and Champaign, IL
Jan. 2006 – June 2009
Event Specialist
• Key member of sales / marketing team. Promoted Miller Lite, Miller Chill, Bacardi, Dewar’s, and
Grey Goose at various venues across south Florida.
• Implemented experiential marketing programs targeted towards specific demographics.
• Key objectives of which were to increase brand awareness, stimulate repeat purchase and boost
sales.
Preferred Care Partners, Miami, FL
May 2007 – Dec. 2008
Data Analyst
• Responsible for compiling, analyzing and reporting patient data dealing with member
demographics, medical loss ratios, and payment history.
• Proficient in the use of SQL for retrieval, analyzing and reporting of patient data, and displaying
data in Crystal Reports format.
• Key interface/contact for receiving encounter data from company delegates.
Skills
Bi-Lingual: English and Spanish, SQL, Crystal Reports, MS Office, PowerPoint