Marketing Communications Manager

Jo Montgomery Corporate Communications Marketing Public Relations Copywriting

Madison, CT 06443 203-***-****

Email: *****************@*****.*** Portfolio: www.clippings.me/jomontgomery LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jomontgomery360

Accomplished communications and marketing professional with strong writing, strategic thinking and superior media relations skills. Adept at managing multiple projects; switching seamlessly from one to the other.

EXPERTISE

• Corporate communications

• Project management

• Relationship management

• Content development for innovative

public relations campaigns

• Brand awareness and positioning

• Social media presence development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Copywriter

Bluespire Marketing, West Hartford, CT http://www.bluespiremarketing.com/

December 2015–January 2017

Creative and resourceful senior copywriter responsible for translating project briefs and client goals into compelling copy for print and digital campaigns for the senior living and healthcare industries. Developed forward-thinking strategies within budget and deadline. Integral team member collaborating with art directors, developers and designers.

Freelance Copywriter

April 2015–December 2015

Provided copywriting and communication services to

clients within the Greater Coastal region of CT, including Frontier Communications, Seton/Brady Corporation

and ThreadMB.com

Senior Communications Specialist

Frontier Communications, New Haven, CT http://www.frontier.com/

September 2014–April 2015

Media spokesperson and first-point-of-contact during the acquisition of AT&T’s Connecticut network assets. Managed media relations and crisis communication. Responsible for

the development of all internal and external communications. Prepped general and area managers in their roles as liaisons

to the local media. Developed and supported all media placement, programs and sponsorships.

Senior Product Category Marketing Manager

Seton/Brady Corporation

http://www.seton.com/

September 2000-March 2004; September 2011-September 2014

Proactive marketing communication specialist responsible

for business development through product content for construction and workplace safety channels across three catalog brands in the US and Canada. Enhanced organic website product search availability via on-page SEO.

Oversaw concept, design and production of print and

online catalogs as well as direct mail and email. Worked

with product management, marketing communications

and digital departments toward strategic planning, critical thinking and creative idea generation.

Previous positions held within Seton/Brady Corporation:

Marketing Communications and Merchandising Manager

September 2011 to July 2013

Lead merchandiser for the Construction and Personal Protective Equipment niche markets; actively involved

in new product launches and pricing strategies.

Merchandising Manager

September 2000 to March 2004

Managed all activities pertaining to merchandising

and copywriting, enhancing ROI and profitability.

Freelance Copywriter/Marketer

January 2005-March 2011

Provided marketing, copywriting, public relations, advertising and reporting services for a range of clients including Seton/Brady Corporation, Marriott International, Inc., Martino & Binzer, Lagardere Active NA, and New Haven Register.

EDUCATION

B.F.A., Advertising, Syracuse University, NY.

M.A., Corporate/ Organizational Communications,

Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ

PUBLISHED WORKS

Loughlin: One Man's Journey to Redemption Through Art; 2012

It Is What It Is; 2014

ACTIVITIES

Board Member, The Madison Foundation, Inc.;

Volunteer, Loaves & Fishes and Food Salvage;

Book Club; Pastac Painting

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