Communications Specialist

Fleur Lewis

406-***-**** (cell)

***********@*****.***

Objective: To obtain a position where I can best utilize my personal and professional skills

Experience:

January 2010-October 2016: CEO of Fleur Communications Group (independent marketing and communications consultant); multiple clients; Los Angeles, California

Assisted in the planning, development and implementation of all marketing and business development strategies; marketing communications and public relations (including website content development, blogs, articles, white papers, press releases, ad copywriting, etc.); social media marking; direct marketing

oCLIENTS: Dr. David Amron, Wound Care Advantage, Spa 7 / Burke Williams, Westside Medical Imaging, Accentcare, Anthony Mora Communications (Rachel Tribble, Artist and Challenge Sport Fishing), Basso Pharmacy, Encino Sports Medicine, Headblade, Perry Baromedical, Pacific Group Financial, Amyntor Group, Chandler Communications

January 2009-December 2009: Communications Director; Arnold William Klein, M.D.; Beverly Hills, California (deteriorating health of Dr. Klein led to unexpected downsizing and termination of position)

Produced and managed all communications efforts and marketing campaigns for exclusive dermatology practice (high-profile clientele), including but not limited to website content development, social media content development and management (Facebook, Twitter, and blogging), and public relations content development and management (in assistance with outside public relations firm); event planning and promotion; managed day-to-day office activities, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering phones, patient outreach, vendor and rep communications (building and maintaining relationships)

July 2008-December 2008: Senior Communications Specialist; Exaktime, Inc.; Calabasas, California (due to economic downturn, position was terminated 12/31/08)

Produced press releases, articles, white papers and other communications collateral including the use of social and web media; advertising copywriting; conducted market research; was responsible for internal and external monthly newsletters and tradeshow materials, as well as customer retention programs

October 2005-June 2008: Account Executive; Fishbone Marketing; Newport Beach, California (company moved to New Mexico in July 2008)

Clients: Solvere, Inc. and Barbeques Galore (assistant to AE)

oDuties for Solvere, Inc.:

Responsible for building and maintaining client relationships (including physician and nurse recruiting on a national level), managed client projects (direct mail, trade shows, etc.) and campaigns (including online campaign management), ensured all projects and campaigns were produced on time and on budget, creative copywriting for marketing collateral and web content, writing of corporate and business press releases and press kits, media pitching and presentation

oDuties for Fishbone Marketing:

Creative copywriting, event planning and promotion, new business development

January 2005-September 2005: Account Executive; Disney Vacation Club; Anaheim, California

Sales and marketing of Disney Vacation Club, conducted small and large group presentations, new business development

January 2004-December 2004: Assistant to Attorney (part-time); Middlebrook, Kaiser, Popka & Hengesbach; San Bernardino, California

Administrative assistant

Internships:

January 2004-December 2004: Sub Rosa Productions/Sub Rosa Books; The Actor’s Network; DDO Artist Agency

Community and public relations, responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, administrative duties, talent coordination, new business development, creative copywriting

Education:

July 2015-December 2015: MediaBistro; copyediting certification

December 2010-December 2012: Antioch University; Los Angeles, California; MFA in Creative Writing

Spring 1996-Spring 1998/Fall 1998 and Summer 1999: University of Montana; Missoula, Montana; Bachelor of Arts in English/secondary education with an endorsement in history

Fall 1992-Fall 1995: University of Oregon; Eugene, Oregon; journalism/creative writing major

Organizations:

SAG: Member of the Screen Actors’ Guild

Psi Alpha Chapter of Chi Omega Sorority: Served as both president and personnel chairperson for Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Oregon

SCBWI: Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

AWP: Member of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs

University of Montana Alumni Association

Honors/Awards:

1997: School of Education Scholar for Spring Semester and Scholar of the College of Arts and Sciences for Spring Semester; University of Montana; Missoula, Montana

1994/95: Nominated for University of Oregon Leadership Award; University of Oregon; Eugene, Oregon

1994/95: Awarded placement in Kidd Tutorial Creative Writing Program; University of Oregon; Eugene, Oregon

Spring 1993-Fall 1995: Guest feature contributor at the University of Oregon independent student newspaper, The Oregon Daily Emerald; Eugene, Oregon

Certifications: Montana secondary education certification (grades 5-12) in English and history; copyediting certification

Abilities: excellent communication, presentation, customer service, and leadership skills; excellent writing and editing skills; meticulously organized and detail-oriented

References and writing samples: available upon request

Recommendations (LinkedIn):

“Fleur is a very capable communications professional. I recommend her highly and would hire her again without hesitation. Though her time with Exaktime was only six months (solely a result of the economic crisis), Fleur hit the ground running and came up to speed fast. She delivered a new customer on-boarding program, rolled out a series of press contacts in two new vertical markets and wrote numerous marketing pieces. Fleur understands how to communicate with sales prospects and existing customers, has great writing skills and she is happy to jump into any project you throw at her. She will be a terrific asset to her next team.”

December 29, 2008

Bob Anderson, VP Marketing, Exaktime Inc.

Managed Fleur at Exaktime Inc.

“Fleur is a quick study on what is needed and very comprehensive in her total commitment to every project. She is a model performer and has a broad set of capabilities to bring to any situation.”

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

December 22, 2008

Phil Hodge, CEO, Solvere Inc.

Hired Fleur as a Business Consultant in 2008, and hired Fleur more than once

“Fleur possesses the trifecta: people skills, intelligence and drive. Everyone enjoys working with her, and knows they can rely on her. In sum: Fleur will improve your results while brightening your day.”

May 19, 2011

Nathan James, CEO/Owner, Fishbone Marketing Inc.

Managed Fleur at Fishbone Marketing

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