Freelance Writer / Photographer, SEO, Online Sales Marketing
Resume:
Pikeville, TN *****
***********@*****.***
LUNA A. CARLISLE
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a lucrative and enjoyable career that will provide a brighter future for me and my son; one that will allow me to say YES to the special experiences that make life and work worthwhile; one that will tap into my passions and aptitudes, and provide a platform to reach my full professional potential. I seek to synergize QUALITY with OPPORTUNITY and AUTHENTICITY. Past jobs have provided a myriad of experiences, ready to culminate it all into a fulfilling CAREER.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong marketing background including direct sales, search engine optimization and online marketing, corporate consulting, print and radio media advertising and design, residential real estate, gallery fine art and commissioned works, timeshare lead generating, and retail resale. Adaptable, resourceful, creative, persistent and persuasive leader of any group, with multi-tasking and delegation skills to optimize efficiency, especially in project-based situations. Talented artist, writer, and editor. Teaching and sales background equates to ease in explaining and deciphering complex scenarios, contracts, or problems in a way that is easily understood. Works well under deadlines, very goal oriented, and thrives with incentives and positive reinforcement. Highly adaptable.
EXPERIENCE
MARKETING
1/2015 – current: Direct interactive marketing and lead generation. www.WrapItUpNailStyles.jamberry.com Independent Consultant 2005 – 2007: Direct photo sales in fine dining establishments and boat excursions. Maui, HI 2007: Westin Starwood Vacation Ownership, Aloha Concierge, St. Regis Princeville, Kaua’i 2005 – 2010: OPC Activity Sales and Timeshare Lead Generator (in person and online/phone) for Consolidated, Fairfield/Wyndham, Diamond Resorts 2007-current: Retail evaluator/auditor and market researcher for national corporations and local businesses through multiple quality reporting agencies. 2004–current: Comparative value assessment and liquidation of items for pawn and antique shops, estates, and individuals via online and local sales. 2006: Gecko Group Publishing print media ad sales 1996: WKLS 96 Rock Atlanta Market researcher, demographic programming analyst, ad sales 2007: Patrick Ching Gallery, fine art consultant, original and limited edition art sales 2007-current: Star Marketing & Events, demonstrate products at retail locations, facilitating corporate retreat events 2005 – current: Social Media Marketing and Consulting 2013-2014: Ebay marketing and shipping manager for largest online pawn retailer in Hawaii
TEACHING ARTIST
1996-current: Photographer (Commercial, Stock, Editorial, and Private Portraiture, Artistic Commissions) Muralist (Creation/Restoration of Murals, Signs, Statues, Artifacts) 2000-2001: Certified K-12 art teacher: West Jackson Middle School, Georgia 2011: Performance Art Teacher, Iao Intermediate School, Maui, HI 2011-current: Substitute Teacher, Maui County Department of Education 2012: After school program director, CTK School, Maui, HI
2010: Recreation Therapist, ARC of Maui
FREELANCE AND COPYWRITER
1999-2003 Penny Pincher (weekly advice column) and “Simply Southern” (monthly restaurant and business reviews)
2007: Kaua’i People/Honolulu Star (weekly restaurant reviews) 8/2014 – 5/2015: Pride of Maui copy writer (website, app, blog, ad copy, SEO)
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS
2010: US Department of Commerce Census Bureau, Field Data Collector
1996: US Department of Agriculture, Phone Data Collector
2015: US Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Field Data Collector 2000: T4 certified Educator, Georgia
2000-2001: Georgia Department of Education 2011: Maui County Department of Education 2012:Department of Human Services, Maui, HI Licensed Childcare Provider 2003: Georgia Realtor 2005: Hawaii Realtor 2014: Adult and Pediatric CPR (American Red Cross) 2013-current: Legal document process server/court filer (via Maui County Sheriff’s Office) 2015 – current: Field Rep for US Department of Commerce Census Bureau
LIFE EXPERIENCES AND PERSONAL INTERESTS
2008 – current: Solo motherhood has simultaneously humbled me and made me swell with pride. I have tapped into reserves of strength and resiliency that I never before knew I possessed. Though an unpaid position, any parent knows that caring for another human being is the best preparation for any other job or career, and the most rewarding. As Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis so succinctly said, “If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think anything else you do matters very much.” 1997- 2003: Operated 25 acre equestrian boarding and breeding facility in Athens, GA 2007- 2008: WWOOF/organic farm manger in Kilauea, HI (Anuenue Farms)
Light clerical and office work, (40 wpm)
2008 – 2015 Environmental Activist and Renegade Gardener
Empty passport, big plans! Healthy lifestyle, generally unconventional and minimalist in preferences and beliefs. Collects experiences rather than things, loves to laugh!
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, with coursework in marketing, socio-psychology, and leisure studies. Graduated 5/2000
Parkview High School and Clarkston High School (Georgia) Graduated 6/1995 with Honors
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2011-2013: Served on Maui County Committee 2011-2012: Volunteered at Roselani Place 2010 – 2014: Reef, road and beach clean-ups 2006- 2014: Volunteered at various food banks on Kaua’i and Maui 2013: Community Liason Board Member Maui Roller Girls
LEADERSHIP AND ACCOLADES
2015: Mural commissioned by Malama Maui Nui featured on cover of Ke Ola magazine and shown at Whole Foods Kahului and Art of Trash Exhibit 2012: Best Commercial Photo Award at Maui Photo Festival 2006-2010: Cover photo of national magazine, international publications 2015: Triple Fast Start Achiever Jamberry, exceeded sales goals in 3 months
REFERENCES
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Eric Olson 808-***-****, ********@*****.*** Ola DiGioia 678-***-****, *********@*****.*** Sarah Campbell 404-***-****, *****@******.*** Susan Camp 404-***-**** Diane Biderman 808-***-****
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Phillip Rollins, Pride of Maui, 808-***-****, ********@***********.***
Kathy Kilborn, Maui Department of Education, 808-***-**** Kim Musser, 2010 Census Field Supervisor, (facebook contact) Recent clear background checks by DOE, DHS, MPD, USCC. www.linkedin.com/in/LunaCarlisle
PORTFOLIO AND SPECIFICS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeshare lead generating companies: Lahaina Ticket Company, Activities for Less, Tickets on da Rock, Ruby Toursday, Activities & Tours Maui, Ma’alaea Tours, Shaka Maka Fun Tours. Market research companies: Maritz Research, GFK Mystery Shopping, Service Check, Goodwin, Beyond Hello, Sassie Shop Affiliates, Amusement AdvantageMaui Photo Sales Restaurants: Swan Court at the Ka’anapali Hyatt, Sorento’s Wailea, Nick’s Fish Market at Fairmont Kea LaniMiscellaneous Retail and Restaurant: Great Clips (first job, age 13), Red Lobster, Po’ Folks, Papa John’s Pizza, Michael’s Art & Craft, Wings ‘n’ Things, Kmart, Olan Mills, inbound call center rep, outbound telemarketing, screen printer, door to door magazine subscription sales, Trees Bar & Grill, Harborlights Marina and Cantina, Melting Pot, Girl Scout cookies, fixing Y2K dates for insurance agency, veterinary internship, cocktail waitress at nightclub, etc. If you are still reading, you know I am qualified for just about anything.
THANK YOU for taking the time to consider my qualifications. I hope that we can discuss an opportunity to be of mutual benefit. Please contact me with any further inquiries.
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