Overland Park, Kansas
Email: **********@*****.***
Cell: 316-***-****
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PROFILE
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATOR AND RECOGNIZED HIGH-PERFORMER WITH MULTI-FACETED SALES AND MARKETING EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing Manager – Village Shalom, Overland Park, KS October 2006 – Present
Responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing communications initiatives
o Plan strategic campaigns for multiple service offerings with varying target markets
o Graphic design and copywriting – collateral and traditional marketing campaigns
o Direct marketing – email and direct mail
o Digital communications – social media, website, oversee SEO and AdWords
o Monitor and report campaign ROI – conversions, impressions, engagement and source-tracking
Co-manage independent and assisted living sales process – assess and assign incoming leads and
manage one-third throughout the sales process
o Played a key role in increasing independent living occupancy from 70% to 100%
o Instrumental in achieving elite-level assisted living occupancy – consistently above 96% for six
consecutive years
Oversee communications for multiple departments – writing, proofreading and brand consistency
Develop annual marketing plan and budget
Manage photo shoot and video production – casting, shot list development and scripting
Developed comprehensive brand guidelines and oversee the consistent utilization of brand assets
Plan and facilitate trade show exhibits, community events and open houses
Communications Coordinator – Ryan International Airlines, Wichita, KS September 2005 – July 2006
Created, published and managed employee newsletter
Coordinated recruiting process through ad placement, resume review, phone-screening, interview
coordination and final offer negotiations
Developed and performed off-site new-hire and benefits presentations
Media Assistant (Internship) – Associated Advertising, Wichita, KS May 2005 – September 2005
Evaluated media opportunities to recommend strategic plans
Outlined media plan specifics with account service to ensure accurate messaging to clients
EDUCATION
The University of Kansas, Overland Park, KS December 2012
Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS May 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
AWARDS
MOMBA Award Winner – October 2013, Best Resident Event; October 2012, Best Traditional Advertising
Campaign and Judge’s Choice – RetirementHomes.com
Employee of the Month – October 2011, September 2009 and July 2007 – Village Shalom
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver), Drupal, WordPress, HTML &
CSS, MS Office, REPS (industry-specific CRM)