Sales Marketing
Resume:
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Strategic Communication and Minor in Graphic
Design
****-****, **** ***** **********, High Point, NC
SKILLS
Event Planning & Execution - Collegiate & Professional Level
Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Advertising
Branding
Presentation
Organization
Leadership
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator
Creativity
Copywriting
CONTACT
********************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Temporary Construction and Permitting Administrative Assistant through Vaco
Recruitment Agency, Standard Pacific Homes, April 2014-Current
. Administrative Assistant for two managers: Director of Operations and
Permitting Coordinator.
. Manage internal communication between construction field, Construction
Managers, Trade Partners, Sales Representatives and Tampa office.
. Manage county permitting paperwork and payment. Answer phones. Handle
tasks of managers daily.
. Entered arena without prior knowledge of homebuilding, construction,
or permitting and am now entrusted with responsibilities of each
manager while each is out of office or on vacation. Temporary contract
is nearing completion.
MMD Events Assistant and Marketing Coordinator, MMD Event Design and
Production, Tampa, FL, January 2014-April 2014
. Began as Event Crew Member and was promoted to Event Crew & Marketing
Coordinator after three months.
. Designed and planned for events, created and prepared items for
events, transported materials, set up, worked event, broke down
(strike) events, returned items to showroom.
. Worked as a liaison at bridal expositions and wedding shows,
promoting services
. Managed all marketing material and increased online visibility and
interaction significantly:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o Instagram
o Blog Posts
o Interviewed wedding professionals
o Researched social media trends
o Created graphics for marketing through the Adobe Suite
o Performed public relations tasks including creating copy and
entries for consideration for awards.
o Completed tasks as needed in office.
o Designed, created and distributed Constant Contact promotional
emails.
o Assisted with event proposals, managed employee documentation &
photographed events.
Event Crew Member, MMD Event Design and Production
November 2013-April 2014
Prepared for, set up and broke down weddings and special events
according to protocol.
Public Relations, Event and Marketing Intern, Kreps DeMaria Public
Relations and Marketing- Summer Position, Miami, FL
May 2012-August 2012 and June 2013-August 2013 / Contact: President, Sissy
DeMaria 305-***-****
. Used social media marketing techniques to promote clients
. Wrote press releases, distribute to media outlets for publication
. Produced creative concepts such as weekend hotel packages, event
concepts and ideas
. Created marketing materials for clients such as graphics and
invitations
. Assisted in the planning and execution of Gables Ponce Grand Opening
event, Fisher Island event and event plan
. Was instrumental in start up of Give A Buck Non Profit Social Media
Campaign
Consultant and Social Media Specialist, "Get Social" 2011-2012
Co-created "Get Social" Social Media Marketing. Worked with partner to
solicit business from surrounding companies in High Point, North
Carolina to manage their social media in order to increase their
business and sales. Partner and CEO, Wesley Farnam now runs company in
Asheville, NC.
Sales Associate, Nordstrom - Summer Position, Miami, FL
May 2010-August 2010 / Contact: Nordstrom at Dadeland Mall 786-***-****
. Worked as a "Rover", serving as sales associate in differing
departments depending on need
. Sold clothing, footwear, handbags, accessories and jewelry to
customers by coordinating with customers' distinct style and
taste?
. Achieved "Top Seller" title for month of July?-Regularly exceeded
sales quota?-Familiarized myself with promotional offers and
sales?
. Marketed "Anniversary Sale" to all customers through explanation
of products featured?
. Familiarized myself with Nordstrom products in all departments in
order to maximize sales result?
. Operated cash register and was responsible for customer
transactions?
. Created a pleasant shopping experience for each customer
Director of Social Media for High Point University's Student Marketing
Committee September 2010- May 2011 / Contact: Candace Walker, High Point
University 800-***-****
. Managed brand development of High Point University, web site
traffic growth, social media accounts, development of brand
strategies and tracked statistics ?
. Managed the Facebook, Twitter, blog and YouTube accounts for High
Point University?
. ?Uncovered content for blogs by researching blog trends and blogs
of competitor schools?
. Created ideas for content on both admissions and academic social
media websites?
. Created monthly contests for HPU fans through Facebook and
. ?Uploaded photos and videos developed by team members social
media
. Managed the HPU brand on third party college conversation sites?
. Created post ideas including HPU trivia, personal bios, campaign
ideas, events, deadlines, blog titles, awards/honors and HPU
traditions
High Point University Ambassador and Tour Guide (Weekly Tours, Open House,
Spirit Weekend, Events) High Point, NC
2010-2011 / Contact: High Point University 800-***-****
. Lead 4-100 person walking and golf-cart tours of High Point University
. ?Underwent rigorous training and testing
. Familiarized myself with all High Point University facts, including
history, academic programs, buildings, student life and surrounding
community
. Offered advice and opinions to prospective students
. Established relationships with prospective students and families and
remained in contact to provide support and advice in making college
choice?
. Greeted, lead tours, directed and answered questions for families and
prospective students during High Point University weekend events,
including HPU Registration Weekend, Spirit Weekend, and Open House
Social Chair, Kappa Delta Sorority, High Point, NC
2010-2012 / Contact: High Point University 800-***-****
Planned and executed four formal events for 250 attendees by
coordinating venues, catering, bars, deejays, busses, song lists,
d cor, invitations and guest lists according to set budgets.
Intern, Image Factory - Summer Internship Miami, FL
2007 / Contact: Walter Strump CEO of Image Factory:
******@**************.***
Assisted with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Catalogue photo shoot merchandise,
assisted in planning for CHARLEE and the Chocolate Factory event for
CHARLEE Homes for Children, created proposal for dermatologist Dr.
Brandt's packaging for skin care line for teenagers.
HONORS
. Member of Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Honor Society
. Graduated with Honors
. Presidential Scholarship Recipient
. Selected to be Member of Communications Advisory Board for High Point
University
INVOLVEMENT
. Kappa Delta Sorority Member - Social Chair, Member of Standards
Committee, Fundraising: Girl Scouts of the USA Cookie Sales, Prevent
Child Abuse America (PCAA) Fundraising 5K, Door to Door Fundraising
. Pi Chi - Panhellenic New Member Mentor
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