Marketing Management

Chace Freel

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** **** ***** *****

City: Cypress

State: TX

Zip: 77429

Country: USA

Phone: 713-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $50,000

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CHRISTOPHER CHACE FREEL

17931 Plum Green Ct ~ Cypress, TX 77429 ~ 713-***-****

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Diligent, creative, advertising and marketing professional and decorated military veteran with extensive fundraising, volunteer, and public relations experience. Successfully executed media campaigns at Laser Shot Inc. and public relations for veterans as Commander for VFW Post 8905. Adept in research, investigation, and devising new marketing and advertising strategies. Superior time management, planning, and rapport-building skills. Technical skills include: Windows and Mac operating systems, MS Word and PowerPoint, Photoshop, Java, and Firefox. Core competencies include:

Leadership & Supervision Budget Management Research & Investigation

Public Relations Fundraising Event Planning

Marketing Strategy Logistics

EDUCATION

HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Writing

Summer 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LASER SHOT Present 2012

Director of Marketing

* Lead a marketing team of graphic artists, web developers, and graphic engineers for the production of national and international advertisements and print media.

* Developed national and international press contact list for everything related to external communication.

* Supported sales department with national and international public relations and advertising campaigns.

* Secured editorial articles from 5 industry specific publications about Laser Shot.

* Proficiently used Execu Pay and EEFACT.

* Developed independent marketing opportunities that save money for the company but generate publicity.

LASER SHOT June, 2012

Public Relations Specialists

* Handled internal and external communication within the company.

* Wrote press releases for release to public and outside media outlets.

* Communicated with all outside media outlets and released all approved media to the public.

* Connected with national and international industry specific publications and pitched story ideas about company.

SIBLEY COOLEY PRODUCTIONS-Veteran & Military TV, Cypress, TX Summer, 2010-2012

Intern-Production Assistant

* Assisted producer with filming of various veteran documentaries. Worked with the 11th ACR out of Fort. Irwin.

* Documented veteran reunions within the Houston area, performed interviews, and supervised production.

* Formed a network of contacts within the local media and learned protocols and etiquette necessary for gaining entrance to non-profit events.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW)-POST 8905, Cypress, TX 2005 - 2009

Commander/CEO (2008-2009)

* Served as the Chief Executive Officer. Handled every aspect of marketing the post and served as the public relations officer. Commanded Post with a membership of over 300 and supervised a $400,000 + annual budget.

* Revitalized an underperforming Post by increasing public awareness via community outreach, drives, and fundraisers to heighten public awareness of veteran issues and drive membership.

* Increased membership by 15% through implementation of a new rewards program, promotional materials, and recruiting strategies to generate new member enrollment.

* Secured proclamations from the City of Houston Mayor`s office as well as Governor Rick Perry`s office for Houston`s 1st Annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion.

* Coordinated with the Houston Vietnamese community for Vietnam Veterans reunion. Supervised planning with retired U.S. Army General Baily and South Vietnamese retired General Tran.

* Followed set protocol with the state and national VFW organization by reporting community service projects, submitting quarterly reports, and attending state VFW conventions.

Sr. Vice Commander & District 4 Adjunct Secretary/Treasurer (2007-2008)

* Generated $10,000 in fundraiser donations by drumming up support in the local community via a direct mail letter campaign to local businesses.

* Planned and executed fundraisers for the district. Acted as committee chairman for the 2008 Vietnam Veterans Reunion and the Post`s Annual Fundraiser.

* Handled coordination of monthly meetings, set agendas, recorded minutes and submitted reports to the Commander. Drafted miscellaneous expense reports and maintained inquiry database.

* Performed public relations and acted as Post spokesperson. Represented Post 8905 at the Texas State Conventions in Corpus Christi from 2006 - 2008.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY, Ft. Bragg, NC 2000 - 2004

Tactical Weapons Specialist-82nd Airborne Infantry Regiment Paratrooper

* Decorated soldier cited by the Platoon Sergeant as the platoon`s -true leader- for exemplary performance. Expert Infantry Instructor, Team Leader, and Combat Life Saver.

* Completed a yearlong deployment to Iraq. Developed rapport and acted as a goodwill ambassador between the Iraqi people and the U.S. Army.

* Unit recognized by President Bush and awarded Presidential Unit Citation.

* Managed and monitored a five-figure inventory of vital military equipment for the platoon.

* Completed extensive and intense training with Honduran Special Forces.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

* Associate Member, Public Relations Society of America, 2012

* Advisory Board, Sangria Summit, A Military Writers Conference, 2012

* Communications Chairman, Houston Vietnam Veterans Reunion, 2009 - 2011

* Volunteer, Paralyzed Veterans Association-Texas Chapter, 2006 -2010

HONORS & ACCREDITATIONS

* Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army

* Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Army

* Global War on Terrorism Medal, U.S. Army

* Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, U.S. Army

* Army Achievement Medal, U.S. Army

* Combat Infantry Badge, U.S. Army

* Expert Infantry Badge, U.S. Army

* Airborne Wings, U.S. Army

* Honduras Jump Wings, U.S. Army

* Presidential Unit Citation, U.S. Army

* 2nd Place National Award for Feature Story, Columbia University

* Combat Life Savers Certification

* Deans List, HBU

PUBLICATIONS

* -Veterans Academic Affairs,- Article. The Collegian-Houston Baptist University. 11, Nov. 2010.

* -Be Aware of Who You`re Driving Next To,- Article. Cypress Times Magazine. 04, Aug. 2009.

* -Annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion,- Article. Cypress Times Magazine. 03, Aug. 2009.

* -Houston`s Finest, Our Two Medal of Honor Recipients,- Article. Cypress Times Magazine. 31, July 2009.

* -Flying Gracefully, But Sometimes Forgotten,- Article. Cypress Times Magazine. 30, June 2009.

* -Our Returning Combat Heroes,- Article. Cypress Times Magazine. 30, May 2009.

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