CHARLENE NOWAK
714-***-**** ***************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlenenowak/
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A mid-level communications professional with four years of experience in marketing (including B2B), public relations, social media management, production of digital and print publications, research and analytics. A passionate, exuberant and driven hard worker who enjoys cultivating and nurturing strong working relations, collaborating with clients and the team to encourage synergy and possesses strong computer skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.) as well as email marketing and social media programs (e.g. Constant Contact and Hootsuite). Fluent in English and Tagalog with basic Spanish skills.
WORK & RELATED EXPERIENCE
MVE + Partners, Inc., Irvine, Calif. May – July 2017
Sr. Marketing Coordinator
Assisted the Partners / Principals and Marketing Manager in response to and preparation of proposals (RFPs) and requests for qualifications (RFQs).
Aided in the creation of all general marketing / written materials executed by the marketing team, including social media and digital marketing.
Created and updated project information sheets; tracked projects and acquired information and graphic materials for architecture staff.
The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, HB, Calif. February 2016 – April 2017
Marketing Coordinator
Led the creation and strategy development, along with the implementation and daily oversight of all aspects of the marketing department including print, digital, electronic media, and direct mail.
●Developed and created templates to promote programs and services and is responsible for all marketing collateral.
●Served as editor and writer of The HB Business Journal, the official news publication of the Chamber, mailed bimonthly to approximately 16,500 homes and businesses in the Huntington Beach community.
●Updated and managed hbchamber.com website as well as Chamber social media business pages (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) by developing content, posting, uploading photos and relevant information.
●Generated and conducted marketing campaigns, monitored analytics to achieve communications and event objectives for the organization.
●Managed and coordinated marketing interns, by providing leadership and setting department goals and priorities aligned with the curriculum for internship class requirements.
FirstService Residential, SAMLARC, Calif. May 2014 – February 2016
Communications Coordinator
●Created marketing materials and produced marketing materials such as flyers, registration packets, etc.
●Served as Chief Writer and Editor of the Rancho Living news magazine, mailed quarterly each year to a community of approximately 45,000 residents and homeowners.
●Managed SAMLARC.org website as well as SAMLARC social media business pages (Facebook and Twitter) by posting, uploading photos and updating content.
●Wrote and implemented media plans for events such as Haul in the Fall and Photo Contest.
●Managed and supported the Communications Committee with formulating agendas and following through with directions from the Board of Directors.
Yakult U.S.A. Inc., Fountain Valley, Calif. June 2013 – May 2014
Public Relations Assistant
●Organized and executed logistics and details for exhibitions at major medical trade shows.
●Implemented health and wellness marketing efforts in promotion of organization through company newsletters, health fairs, and in-store demo training.
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), Los Angeles, Calif. June 2011– August 2011
Marketing and Public Relations Intern
●Drafted marketing plans implementing participation from local schools such as USC and FIDM.
●Researched and updated information to contribute to weekly newsletters and bi-monthly in-house reports; assisted with event coordination and community outreach.
EDUCATION
University of La Verne February 2013
Bachelor of Arts: Communications, Emphasis in Public Affairs and Information - Departmental Honors, Dean’s List