Deidra R. Adams
Cellular 310-***-****
************@*****.***
Dallas, TX 75209
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Summary
Brainstorming new creative angles for business development and direct-
ing business growth in the over saturated skin care business for the past
4 years. Preparing business and financial plans, collaborating on market-
ing materials, and preparing presentations and web content for investors
and clients. Proven experience in Management, Customer and Client Ser-
vices and Client Relations, Executive and Board Relations, Sales & Admin-
istrative Support, Research and Reporting, and Marketing Material Prepa-
ration. Additionally, I am diligent in a precise, organized manner while
maintaining a productive and collaborative environment working with the
team around me.
Experience
arketing Consultant
2010 to Present
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Nature's Skin & Body Food, Nashville, TN
- Created and maintained a portfolio of targeted and scouted accounts
using my existing network of contacts to generate new prospects and
established account territories
- Created presentations in keynote/powerpoint
- Developed corporate image, strengthened public relations, and utilized
advertising ef orts to establish visibility in the beauty and organic skin
care market
- Supported field of ce, as well as outside sales representatives of Na-
tures Body & Skin Food
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esign Consultant
D 2006 to 2010
Corona Design Group, Los Angeles, CA
- Managed a portfolio of clients
- Designed campaigns for potential clients
- Expanded client database and relations
- Studied management methods to improve workflow, simplify reporting
procedures, and implement cost reductions
- Presented story boards for clients
- Coordinated deliveries and tracing progress with vendors
- Making sure each project was completed in less time than estimated
and in or under budget
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ersonal Assistant
P 2000 to 2006
Scott Silver Productions, LA and NY
- Assisted Director during the production of feature film, “8 Mile”
- Coordinated budgets, expenses, and travel itineraries
- Helped coordinate the Lucien Freud Exhibit/Fundraiser for MOCA/Van-
ity Fair
- Researched and extensive interviews for script content.
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dmin Assistant, Public Relations
A 2003 to 2004
20th Century Fox, Los Angeles, CA
- Provided administrative support for the President and both Vice Presi-
dents
- Conducted research and tracking of ratings
- Coordinated meetings on ratings and publicity with clients and staf
- Researched information for new development projects including both
TV and Film; created press kits
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ssociate Producer & Research Assistant
A 2000 to 2003
Total Media Group, Los Angeles, CA
Conducted extensive research for documentaries
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projects to executives in house and studios
Lead team in management of projects: in house and on set locations
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Aided in organization and reviewing potential artists and set locations
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- Used my connections in the industry for networking on projects, loca-
tions and studios
- Organized public relations for the media to interview on set with talent
- Worked creatively with publicity surrounding ‘on air’ shows
- Ensured necessary actions to get projects completed under budget and
on time
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Of ce Manager & Executive Assistant to CFO/CEO and Vice President
of Commercial Real Estate Development
Tooley & Company/Trammell Crow
1999-2000
-Assisted the Chief Financial Of cer with budgets and account billing.
-Prepared 2000 budget structure for the Southern California of ces
-Organized and managed the West Los Angeles Corporate Of ce.
-Maintained Human Resource files and Assisted in interview
employment testing
-Tracked developing projects.
-Assisted marketing department with events and attendee gifts
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Sales & Account Manager
2000 to 2001
Ware Advertising, Columbia, MO
-Attain new clients
-Purchase media buys
-Designed advertisements for prospective and existing client
-Coordinated promotional events for clients
-Compiled and maintained sales files and budgets
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College and Af liation's
Stephens College and Alumnae Association, Columbia, MO
Woman Within, Houston, TX
Salvation Army Womens Auxiliary, Dallas, TX