HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JADE LANTZ

ac7hkw@r.postjobfree.com

Communication skills, productive, motivated, and

reliable with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Organizing promotional events and managing

workers

Excellent time management and problem-solving

skills

Experience with Clients & Profits, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Constant Contact,

MyEmma, Google Analytics, MOZ, Survey Monkey,

Social Media Platforms; OpenTable; Quick Books

Creating and updating website content; social

networking site content, blogs and press releases

Compiling Media Monitoring and Analytics Reports

01/2015 to 06/2018 Marketing Manager/ Owner

Emerald Beach Weddings & Events - Gulf Breeze, FL

Began as marketing manager for a locally owned company coordinating events ranging from $500 to

$25,000. Later purchased and ran the company independently. Key responsibilities included: prioritizing, developing and executing marketing plan according to predetermined budget; creating website content, optimizing search engines, writing blogs, posting to social media, creating brochures and other promotional materials; attending tradeshows involving booth design, setting-up and monitoring booth to cultivate client and vendor relationships; problem solving (e.g., rearranging venues due to inclement weather); developing quotes, arranging vendors (e.g., officiants, catering, flowers, venues, entertainment); coordinating ceremonies

10/2014 to 06/2018 Personal Assistant

Businesses of Florence Carlsson - Pensacola, FL

Worked as a personal assistant for a busy executive and business owner with multiple business roles. Responsibilities included: creating social media pages to launch and advertise Schlotzsky's Restaurant Group; posting to social media; attending grand opening to meet the public and pass out promotional material; compiling financial information from receipts and credit card statements for tax purposes; overseeing the day to day activities of estate and ensured safety and security of residence; managing daily schedule of activities (e.g., coordinating children's activities and monitoring nannies, cleaning and renovation staff)

08/2010 to 06/2014 Marketing Coordinator/ Client Services Ideawörks - Pensacola, FL

Undertook position after completing an internship. Providing support for clients; creating and updating social networking sites; researching and compiling media monitoring and analytics reports; client industry research; researching supporting information for blogs and drafting content; updating websites via CMS and Wordpress; creating and updating project budgets; assisting in placing advertising; updating digital signs; posting events and promotions to on-line community calendars; drafting and sending press releases; proofreading; drafting award entries; setting up and attending meetings; coordinating travel arrangements; answering 5-line phone; greeting clients; creating and updating media lists. Highlights:

* Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco (Nov. 2012 – Sold out performance) and Varekai (Mar. 2014). Participating in client meetings; compiling list of local media for PR outreach; assisting in advance PR campaign to drive ticket sales; managing and editing weekly reports for show publicist; managing social media; assisting in behind the scenes media day and posting event to online calendars.

* Wrote entry nominating Ideawörks President for FPRA Crisis Communicator of the Year, and won. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

VOLUNTEER WORK/ EXPERIENCE

* DeLuna Fest 2010: 3 Day Musical Festival attended by 42,000 people. Participating in client meetings; handling media requests; managing social network sites; drafting and sending press releases; preparing press kits; point of contact for event information; media check-in; managing Media tent during event; partnering with security for press clearance and coordinating photographers and interviews.

* Rising Stars Event: 65-person event which was photographed and filmed. Setting up room, greeting and checking-in guests, coordinating photographer and interviews, managing timing of event and event breakdown.

* Mayoral Candidate Interviews for Better Pensacola Forum: Supporting moderator with interviews of 5 Mayoral Candidates on BLAB-TV show. Preparing the background informational package for the moderator; greeting candidates and assisting with transitions between candidate interviews. 10/2012 to 05/2013 Marketing Manager

Zarzaur Law Firm - Pensacola, FL

Managing firm's public relations, social media platforms, and Wordpress blog; assisted in coordination of website development; editing website copy and updating site; creating and monitoring Google Adwords; researching, writing and posting blogs; placing advertisements (online, print, and billboards); coordinating with graphic designer; assisting in set up and management of monthly Gallery Night event 02/2011 to 11/2011 Host/ Marketing Manager

Elise Coastal Dining - Pensacola, FL

Began as host and promoted to marketing manager. Creating and updating social networking sites; building and managing guest contact list; creating and distributing e-blasts; photographing cuisine for social networks; answering multi-line phone; managing reservations using OpenTable; drafting and sending press releases; posting events; assisting general manager; booking and hosting private events and weekly wine dinner; responsible for knowing menu and features; greeting and seating guests; assisting servers; filing; purchasing supplies; managing employee calendar/schedule 04/2010 to 07/2010 Paid Internship

Ideawörks - Pensacola, FL

09/2007 to 12/2009 Sales Associate

Kellyco Flowers & Gifts - Pensacola, FL

01/2009 to 07/2009 Event Coordinator/ Bookkeeper

Zoo of Northwest Florida - Gulf Breeze, FL

11/2007 to 05/2008 Staff Writer

Pensacola State College - Pensacola, FL

2010 Bachelor of Science: Marketing/ Comprehensive Marketing The University of West Florida - Pensacola, FL

Certificates in Sales Management and Logistics / Marketing and Logistics Association 2008 Associate of Arts: Business

Pensacola State College - Pensacola, FL

2006 High School Diploma: Business/ English Literature and Language Ashville College - Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom High School Diploma Equivalent (3 A Levels)

Children's Home Society of Florida, Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, Leadership Pensacola, American Cancer Society, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and The Junction