ALEXANDRA LUBER
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STRENGTHS
Creative, versatile, hard-working digital marketing professional with outgoing personality and can-do attitude
Broad experience in social media, marketing and communications, branding, publicity and advertising
Effective writer able to understand client brands and tell their stories online and off
Organized, resourceful event planner on productions large and small
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Constant Contact, MailChimp, CisionPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Basecamp
EXPERIENCE
Rosebud Restaurants Group Chicago, IL March 2016 – August 2016
Marketing Director, 8 Italian-American restaurant concepts throughout Chicagoland city and suburbs
Developed strategies for marketing, social media and PR to support business goals of group and each concept
Rebranded messaging and design to expand customer base
Produced digital and print media to promote the brand and increase consumer awareness for all concepts
Managed social media accounts for each concept, engaging key audiences through relevant content and PPC advertising; increased consumer engagement by 20% and individual page followers up to 35%
Created blog content, SEO and backlinks to optimize online presence
Wrote digital and offline content for campaigns, promotions, website(s), collateral
Managed all customer review platforms to curate reputation
Worked with PR agency to secure media coverage in local print, online and broadcast outlets
Oversaw in-house special events and outside event productions
Cultivated relationships and cross promotion opportunities with local concierges and businesses
Agency 360 Chicago, IL 2013 – 2016
Account Manager & Public Relations Specialist, Carnivale Chicago, Business Marketing Association of Chicago, Hawthorne Race Course, Chicagoland Skydiving Center, Bacino’s, Blue Goose Market and Q-BBQ
Managed day-to-day key account communications, establishing positive relationships
Participated in developing creative strategies for new and existing clients
Produced sales materials, proposals and presentations for new and existing clients
Coordinated work of staff, freelancers and sub-contractors to fulfill client deliverables
Wrote digital and offline content for client campaigns, promotions, websites, social media, collateral
Planned and manage small special events or key facets of large event productions
Secured client media coverage in local print, online and broadcast outlets
Compiled press/event/campaign recaps, archives and status reports
MWW Chicago, IL 2012 – 2013
Account Coordinator, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Zumba, Swisse Wellness, Pycnogenol and The Dukan Diet
Wrote and managed client content on Facebook and Twitter
Helped generate 200 million media impressions in five months for US launch of Swisse Wellness
Developed media pitches, press releases, press packages, brand fact sheets and Q&A
Secured client media placements on PerezHilton.com, Shape.com and BridalGuide.com
Compiled target media lists using CisionPoint PR software and tracked coverage
Edelman PR Chicago, IL 2011 – 2012
Internship, Hilton HHonors and Hilton Luxury Brand accounts
Developed global promotional pitches, press releases and press packages
Conducted media outreach to plant story ideas and place editorial
Worked with teams in UK, China, Turkey and Italy to compile target media lists and track coverage
Participated in creative brainstorming and strategies development
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ graduated December 2010
Bachelor of Science, dual major in Advertising and Public Relations
VOLUNTEERING
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago “Big Sister” One-to-one Youth Mentoring