James F. Paul
Lemont, IL *****
Phone: 630-***-****
Email: **********@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmypaul
Graphic Design Samples: http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/JWMM/library/Graphic%20Design%20Portfolio
OBJECTIVE: To incorporate the knowledge and experience gained in the past six years, both as a social media
marketer and a graphic designer to progress my career to the next level
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Communications (May 2006)
Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
EXPERIENCE: Social Media Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer (Nov. 2009-Current)
JWMM
● Develop and manage online marketing campaigns for Casino Party Planners,
Step Protect PLUS, Ideal Custom Designs, Paul Design Builders, Glenbard
Auto Body and Riverton Cabinetry effectively driving brand awareness,
engagement and traffic to social media pages.
● Achieve a strong, visible social media presence and develop concepts with viral
potential. Continuously monitor online public relations and ensure the success
of client programs.
● Assess social media marketing strategies to determine rate of return. Identify and
tap into new channels to optimize ROI and fuel revenue growth.
● Handled all aspects of clients Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) from
creation of pages to posting/promotion of daily post and messages.
● Integrated marketing communication plans to help clients connect with their targeted
markets.
● Managed and created all marketing campaigns as well as all marketing materials for
clients across different industries. (website, email marketing flyers, mailers, etc.)
National Account Manager & Social Media Manager (Nov. 2012-Current)
Casino Party Professionals – www.casinopartyplanners.com
● Handled client accounts in four different states (Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida and Indiana)
● Provided casino style entertainment for corporate events, private parties and cha rity
fundraisers.
● Created, maintained and grown every aspect of the company’s social media presence.
Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer (Jan. 2012-Current)
Step Protect PLUS – www.stepprotectplus.com
● Helped introduce a new alternative hardwood step and stair protection to current
marketplace leaders from the conceptual level.
● Managed and created all the company’s marketing campaigns as well as all marketing
materials. (website, email marketing flyers, mailers, etc.)
● Created, maintained and grown every aspect of social media presence.
Sales Manager & Social Media Manager (June 2006-Current)
Paul Design Builders, Lemont, Illinois – www.pauldesignbuilders.com
● Help create solid business leads which turned into finished building projects .
● Assisted on every level of the business from on site development to office management,
including growing the company’s online social presence.
● Created, maintained and grown every aspect of the company’s social media presence
from scratch.
Radio Station Internship (Nov. 2006-Nov. 2007)
Click the link below to hear audio samples
https://app.box.com/s/3rdyatzvo7ecgzd308xt
WGN Radio Newsroom, Chicago Illinois
● Digital audio editing.
● Wrote leads and kickers to sound bites .
● Processed network feeds from ABC Radio.
● Assisted with major event coverage.
● Worked as live on air roaming reporter. (Audio samples available)
Played baseball for the College of DuPage Chaparral’s . (2002-2003)
EXTRA - CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES: Played Baseball for the Big Blue of Millikin University. (2003-2004)