J erome C. Smith
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S ummary of Qualifications
M.A. Concentration in Social Media, and Marketing
Extensive training in all areas of communications; marketing, public relations, writing, public speaking, and advertising
Work Experience in a Film & Media Production Company (HIPPO T.V, Munich, Germany)
Native fluency in English and German (speaking, reading, and writing); working knowledge of French
U.S Citizen; eligible to work in all E U countries
E ducation
Private Institution: University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa
M aster s of Arts in Communication 2009-2011
Honors: Master’s Graduate with Distinction, Dean’s List, and 2 Leadership Awards
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Masters Thesis: Implementing Social Media as an Admissions Recruitment Medium in a Private Division 3
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University
Private Institution: University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa
B achelor of Arts in Sociology 2005-2009
• Honors: Dean’s List
E xperience
BARRINGTON JAMES LTD., New York City, New York
P HARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT February 2013- October 2013
• Created proactive social media campaigns (LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook) and advertising campaigns.
• Managed client accounts, and interviewed candidates.
• Specialized in the placement of candidates within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Effectively trained pharmaceutical consultant personnel.
SQUARESPACE INC., New York City, New York
S UPPORT TEAM September 2012- February 2013
• Worked with customers to guide them through website setup.
• Maintained excellent working relationships with customers, and the customer care team.
• Promptly handled customer complaints and problems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system and site-specific website issues.
• Ensured the proper training of website users.
ROLF KRIEGISCH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING GROUP, Munich, Germany August 2011-June 2012
J UNIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
• Provided counsel in areas of Marketing, Behavior, and Research. Participated in internal and external strategic planning for clients
such as BMW, Audi, Deutsche Bank, etc.
• Excelled in training, leading and motivating people
• Collected market data to interpret and suggest new techniques to enhance performance.
• Prepared business proposals, and drafted regular press releases on business development.
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE, Dubuque, Iowa May 2009-May 2011
R ECRUITMENT SUPERVISOR & E XECUTIVE ASSISTANT
( D epartment o f D efense D ependent S chools )
• Managed daily operations for a staff of 15+ recruiters; consistently met and exceeded recruitment quotas.
• Trained, scheduled, evaluated, and motivated workers.
• Conducted individual and formal group training sessions
• Prepared statistical reports relating to recruitment expenditures.
• Optimized and redesigned the recruitment system to increase recruitment by 20%
• Managed heavy workflow; expense accounts, travel arrangements, office mailings, and database management.
HIPPO T.V. CROSS-MEDIA FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY, Munich, Germany Summers of 2009-2011
P RODUCTION ASSISTANT
• Scouted film locations, and organized all production details for studio tapings.
• Researched and generated story ideas.
• Conducted video research.
S kills & I nterests
Macintosh and PC, Microsoft Office Expertise: Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
In-depth knowledge of Squarespace 5 & 6
Project Planning and Time Management
Interests: Volunteer (Every Child/Every Promise), Travel in Europe, Playing the Piano/Saxophone, Documentaries