Manager Sales

G E O R G E G E H R I N G III

*** **** **** ******, #****, New York, NY 10011

*********@*****.*** 917-***-****

New York University, C.E. Digital Media Marketing, Certificate Est. completion: fall 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GQ, Cond Nast Publications, New York City 7/10 present

Freelance Copywriter

Write/edit custom ad units, GQConnects.com, e-newsletters, pub letters, promo pages, collateral

Ideate multi-media marketing solutions for advertisers, write creative briefs on proposed strategy

GOURMET, Cond Nast Publications, New York City 8/04 1/07 9/07 10/09

Copy Director, Senior Special Projects Manager

Direct written communication across all media: custom ad units, GourmetScoop.com,

GourmetGuestlist.com, e-newsletters, e-mail blasts, house ads, collateral, direct mail, promo pages

Develop, manage, and execute creative, integrated marketing programs for advertisers and consumers

Conceive, carry out new Gourmet initiatives designed to drive awareness, build brand equity

Act as project leader, interface with clients, creative agencies, and talent from conception to execution

Schedule, oversee production process for custom marketing campaigns in print, digital, and video

Supervise copywriter, proofreader; collaborate with design, sales, marketing, and merchandising

Maintain superior organization skills, adhere to tight deadlines, and ensure complete client satisfaction

NEW YORK MEDIA, (New York magazine, nymag.com) New York City 1/07 9/07

Copy Director

Oversee written communication in print and online for all New York publishing

Ideate, execute multi-platform marketing programs that positively impact advertisers business

Partner with editorial, support new business initiatives (custom publishing, events, websites)

Manage copywriter, freelance writers, proofreader and the corresponding special section budget

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST, Cond Nast Publications, New York City 9/00 8/04

Promotion Projects Manager

Produce advertiser showroom events and execute annual, signature events; manage event budget

Create engaging marketing mailers to support sales team, gaining attention of prospective advertisers

Support sales/marketing with original, brand-defining copy: sell pieces, sell sheets, presentations

Develop and write promo pages, plus features on ArchDigest.com, the magazine s marketing site

RUTH C. SCHWARTZ & CO., New York City 1/00 9/00

Public Relations/Special Events Account Executive

Craft attention-grabbing press releases, communicating and pitching story ideas to all media outlets

Organize, execute consumer events (catering, venue, publicity, invitations, and talent); manage budget

CONDENET, New York City 10/99 1/00

Creative Services, Freelance

Generate merchandising proposals for various advertising brands: fashion, tech, beauty/cosmetics

Conceive clever online promotions: banners, polls, quizzes, contests, and sweepstakes

EDUCATION

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA Photography

Loyola College, Baltimore, MD BA Degree: English Lit; Business Minor

Loyola University Rome Center, Rome, Italy Semester abroad program

COMPUTER SKILLS

Macintosh/PC: Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Photoshop and Illustrator

References available upon request

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