Gwendolyn Gillis-Budnik

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Scottsdale, AZ 85254

602-***-****

acxsgl@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Freelancer, Marketing - Scottsdale, AZ (April 2015 – Current)

Assists three loan officers with flyers, Power Point presentations, social marketing, special events and other marketing needs.

St. John XXIII Catholic School - Scottsdale, AZ (2013-2015)

Front desk assistant/receptionist. Assisted parents, students, teachers and administration as needed. Full time.

Office Administrator, Edward Jones Financial - Scottsdale, AZ (2008-2009)

Managed small office for new financial advisor. Answered phones, mail, filing, composed marketing mailings and strategies. Full time.

Receptionist and Front Desk Assistant, Security Title Agency - Scottsdale, AZ (2006-2008)

Answered phones, mail, filing, typing and other front desk duties as needed. Composed marketing flyers for clients. Part-time as needed.

President and Owner, G2B Marketing Solutions - Scottsdale, AZ (2001-2003)

Provided marketing consulting services including marketing proposal preparation, brochure and presentation development, graphic design and marketing and advertising strategies. Services included Public Involvement Campaigns.

Marketing Manager, Southwestern Region - Greeley and Hansen Environmental Engineers -

Phoenix, AZ (1997-2001)

Managed the marketing efforts of the firm’s southwestern regional offices in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico including budget development, lead tracking, strategy and development of niche markets, proposal and presentation development, and production of marketing materials. Contributor to national marketing efforts in branding, standardization of processes and formats firm-wide.

Marketing Coordinator, West Region - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. -

Phoenix, AZ (1994-1997)

Developed and produced marketing proposals for the seven offices in the West Region. Produced marketing materials including announcements, newsletters, flyers, posters, display materials, and specialized pieces as needed. Contributed to national marketing efforts as needed. Special projects included Public Involvement projects for the Flood Control District of Maricopa County as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District.

Marketing Coordinator, Arizona (1989-1992); National Communication Specialist (1985-1989)

Burgess & Niple, Ltd. - Columbus, Ohio

Developed and produced proposals for the Phoenix and Payson, AZ offices. Produced various marketing pieces as needed. Produced national marketing and public information materials and special events. Planned and coordinated a year-long series of special events to celebrate the firm’s 75th anniversary. Received a state PRSA Award for Community Involvement related to the anniversary events.

Communications Coordinator – SE Ohio Volunteer Educational Cooperative - Athens, Ohio (1983-1985)

Directed publicity, public relations, newsletter and advertisements for cooperative that served eleven school districts in southeastern Ohio.

Director of Public Information – Salem College

Salem, WV (1980-1983)

Directed all publicity, special events, news articles and advertising for the College’s academics and sports programs.

EDUCATION

Salem College, Salem, WV – Assorted post graduate classes in Historical Arts and History.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA – 1980 B.S., Communications/Media, Magna Cum Laude. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA – 1978, B.A. English Literature, French Minor, German Concentration.

HONORS/AWARDS

Presidential Points of Light Foundation – Volunteer Service, Bronze Medal (2006)

Public Relations Society of America – Community Relations Award, Central Ohio PRISM Award (1989)

Outstanding Young Women of America Award (1983)

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Notre Dame Preparatory High School – President of Arts Angels (2009-2011)

Mothers’ Guild Executive Board Recording Secretary (2007-08)

Mothers’ Guild Chair, Used Uniform Committee (2006-11)

NDP From the Heart Committee (2006-11)

St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary - School Board, Vice President (2003-04); Secretary (2001-03)

Leader, Kids Care Club (2006)

Auction Volunteer (1997-2006); Mailings Chair (2006); Publicity Chair (2000-04)

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