Marketing Training

Simone Nicole Verwey

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Education:

New York Film Academy, New York, NY

Certificate in Broadcast Journalism: June 2014

Academy of Fine Arts and Culture, Parmaribo, Suriname

Certificate in Journalism: August 2013

Experience:

Suriname Television Station (STVS), Parmaribo, Suriname July 2007-May 2008

Educational Programming Department/Youth Programming

Television Host

• Reported educational stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

• Arranged interviews with people who can provide information about stories

• Reviewed and edited content for publication according to editorial and formatting guidelines

• Reviewed and evaluated notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details

• Researched and analyzed background information related to stories to provide viewers with an accurate

i nformation

• Received assignments and evaluated leads to develop story ideas

Algemene Television Stations (ATV) Multi-Media Journalist, Paramaribo, Suriname

Marketing Representative January 2012-September 2013

• Formulated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services

• Developed marketing strategy based research and knowledge of market characteristics

• Trained and supervised new television hosts

• Evaluated financial reports of products and segments to assess investment returns

• Conducted market research studies, analyze findings and developed pricing strategies accordingly

• Worked with several departments to adequately asses market demand and plan accordingly

• Branded and promoted the TV station and its productions

Producer January 2008-September 2013

• Wrote and coordinated promotion and show guides for shows and project

• Wrote and edited news and featured pop culture stories and coordinated writers, directors and managers

schedules

• Researched production topics using various resources including internet and video archives

• Reviewed recordings to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards

• Monitored postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details

• Conducted meetings to ensure production objectives are attained

• Generated ideas for show’s programming

Television Host April 2007-September 2013

• Prepared and delivered news reports on a variety of topics

• Read news f lashes to inform audiences of important and developing events

• Selected program content in conjunction with producers

• Studied background information to prepare for programs and interviews

• Interviewed guests on topics of interest including personal and professional paths

• Hosted various live and in studio national and regional TV production

Radio Suriname Station, Parmaribo, Suriname

Radio Host July 2009-December 2010

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• Hosted a music and entertainment show

• Gathered information on emerging song, artists and genre

• Communicated with artists from different musical backgrounds on their music, style, and fashion trends

Capital News Presenter May 2009-December 2010

• Drafted, edited and presented on regional and international

• Examined news items to determine topics of significance to audience and reported accordingly

• Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects based on research

Presentations and Training Workshops:

• Trained Optimist Oratorical contestants on public speaking techniques: May 2007-May 2009

• Time management training in effective studying for intermediary school students: October 2010

Community Involvement:

• Member of the Optimist Club Paramaribo /Unicol Optimist Club: 2005-Present

• PR & Marketing Director of the Rotaract Club of Paramaribo: 2010-Present

• Deputy of the Female Youth Ambassador at Caricom: 2007 -2009

Language and Computer Skills:

• Fluent in Dutch and English

• Competent with F inal Cut Pro X and Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Knowledgeable in Excel

• Exceptional Research and communication skills

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