Dodson B. Seitz

**** ****** **. • Austin, TX ****5 • 205-***-**** • doddesigns.com • acwijg@r.postjobfree.com

Results-focused, disciplined and expert-level professional with demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition and event promotion. Also experienced in service delivery due to seven years of background in the hospitality sector. Adept in developing advertisements across varied media platforms including radio, television, outdoor and print. Highly skilled in problem solving across software programs and computer systems. Deliverer of innovative products and services that garner revenue, establish effective networks and foster effectual sales teams focused on the delivery of superb client service. Able to thrive in both group and independent working environments. In search of a challenging and creative role that will allow for ongoing professional development and career advancement.

Key Areas of Knowledge & Expertise

Web Design (WordPress, SquareSpace, Weebly) HTML Social Media Research (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr) Animation Marketing Event Promotion Animation and Video Production Graphic & Interface Design Typography Printing & Layout

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects) MS Office SoTalent Acquisition Customer Service

Professional Experience

MARKERLY JUNIOR CAMPAIGN MANAGER (2016)

Worked diligently to locate influencers and engage in continued communication with each to confirm shared vision

Devised contact lists and scheduled optimal posting dates for each campaign

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER/EVENT PROMOTER (2013-2016)

Produced and designed a series of product offerings and promotional efforts for select clients

Helped clients secure venues in conjunction with on-site Assistants

Managed all promotional media for events including print, radio and social media moderation management

Shaped an app-based promotional media platform in conjunction with Universal Movies

Established brand identify via effective logo design; also developed album covers for rising musicians to establish their identities

Amplified the overall user experience using simple designs for user interfaces

GREEN BAR TALENT BUYER AND VENUE PROMOTER (2014-2015)

Acquired and managed all promotional media for musical talent and entertainment booked at the largest original local music venue in Tuscaloosa; increased overall visibility using self-designed promotional peripherals

Bolstered revenue and attendance levels through the careful acquisition of top-tier talent that had established public interest

Emphasized events using tactical social media promotion campaigns on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Crafted strategies to endorse musicals and entertainment groups to receptive audiences; recruited talent from local, national and global venues

Increased profitability by tenaciously brokering payment negotiations with incoming talent

90.7 THE CAPSTONE MARKETING DIRECTOR, HOST, PRODUCER (2012-2015)

Produced and managed all promotional media for a student-facilitated radio station

oMarketed the station using campus resources such as on-air promotions, social media and strategic print ads

oIncreased station revenue by organizing and advertising profitable fundraisers that attracted large audiences

oCooperated with fundraiser venues to organize the location and set up of merchandise vendors and entertainment

oBroadened the overall listener base and increased visibility using self-generated promotional media including print, radio and social media

oInterviewed and hired Assistants to drive on-campus promotion via personal interactions with the student body

Hosted and produced two radio shows on the station, Geek Life, and Relevant Radio.

oCreated unique campaigns to promote the shows; included designing promotional graphics for social media platforms

oOrganized in-depth interviews with progressive, capable individuals across multiple career sectors

oImproved the quality of shows using critical yet useful feedback from both personnel and audience members

Also worked as a Server for both The Levee Bar and Grill (2016) and Another Broken Egg (2015 – 2016)

Education & Involvement

Bachelor of Communication, Business Advertising with Digital Art Minor, University of Alabama (2016)

Founder and Fundraiser, T-Town for Titus Charity

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