Larkin McGowan
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linkedin.com/in/larkinmcgowan 925-***-****
MBA (Honors Graduate) with a firm grasp on big-picture, long-term business planning with skilled abilities to manage the daily logistics to meet the organizational goals. 10 years marketing management, and 6 years of operations and business development. Highly driven, innovative and multi-dimensional, with high success in business process management and goal alignment. Skillfully leads in branding initiatives, strategic marketing plans, budget planning and oversight, large-complex projects, and management of department teams with efficiency and inspiration. Professional Experience
Director of Operations and Marketing January 2014 - Present Options for Women of California, Concord, CA Medical Clinic
• Improve workflow, data accuracy, and multi channel campaigns through spearheading company-wide transition to new CRM software and innovative processes.
• Project manager over marketing initiatives and analysis resulting in historical revenue increases FY 2015, FY 2016, on target FY 2017.
• Manage annual media budgets, advertising planning, messaging, email communications, events and signage.
• Set new precedent for pipeline development, cultivation, completion, KPI’s, and success story communications.
• Author and edit email campaigns, digital ad content, website content, blog content, and event marketing content utilizing best practices for SEO, SEM and brand strategies.
• Leadership in the development and implementation of marketing and public facing print advertising strategies resulting in 10% increase in client traffic.
• 15% increased web traffic due to implementation and oversight of SEO and digital optimization programs.
• Oversee 6 staff and 50+ administrative and event volunteers. Operations and Marketing Manager August 2012 - February 2015 JWD Ventures LLC, Placerville, CA Property Investment Firm
• Analyzed and reported on financials, property acquisition and sales data.
• Cross-functional leadership in start-up stages of property acquisition and investment firm.
• Established immediate credibility with vendors, contractors, individual contributors.
• Content creation print and web marketing materials. Director of Marketing and Publications June 2006 - August 2009 International House, Dublin, CA Humanitarian Aid Organization
• Pioneered strategic planning sessions, fundraising tool and tactic development, staff and volunteer management procedures.
• Successfully executed external marketing programs and internal training programs, driving significant year 1, 2 & 3 growth.
• Designed logos, trade show and conference booths, and a wide variety of print and digital publications, both internal and public facing.
• Executive Team in 501(c)(3) during the start-up stages. Import Specialist September 2003 - March 2006
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, San Francisco, Ca Government
• Account Manager and Legal Counsel for Apple Computer, Intel, Cisco Systems, Monster Cable and many more large technology accounts.
linkedin.com/in/larkinmcgowan 925-***-****
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Education
MBA (Honors Recipient)
Saint Mary’s College, Moraga CA September 2016
• Earned Honors
• Hult Global Initiative Competitor: 2nd Place
MBA International Program: Doing Business in Europe SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy June 2016
• Saint Mary’s College Collaboration
BA International Business Administration
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA May 2002
• Honors: Cum Laude
• Student Body President (01-02)
• Student Body Director of Events (99-01)
• 4 Year Academic Cal Grant and 4 Year Music Scholarship from Fresno Pacific University
• Japanese Business Practices Program, Osaka, Japan Technical Knowledge International Experience
• Computer Networking
• Data Mapping
• CRM Implementations and Integrations
• Software Implementations and Integrations
• Sharepoint
• Office 365
• Powerpoint
• Word
• Excel
• Adobe Illustrator
• eTapestry
• Blackbaud
• Wordpress
• Quickbooks
• Tableau
• StatsPlus
• Audacity
• Pro-Tools
• Garage Band
• iMovie
• Squarespace
• Wix
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• 2016 Milan, Italy:
• Two-weeks, Intensive MBA Course,
• Doing Business in Europe
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• 2015 Cusco, Peru:
• Two Weeks, Backpacking Trek
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• 2010 Ireland
• Three Weeks, Cultural Study
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• 2002 Siberia, Russia:
• Three Months, Humanitarian Aid Program
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• 2001 Osaka, Japan:
• One Month, Intensive BA Course,
• Doing Business in Japan
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• 2001 United Kingdom:
• One Month, Singer for Music Tour
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• 2000 Spain and France:
• One Month, Singer for Music Tour
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• 1999 Ensenada, Mexico:
• One Month, Humanitarian Aid Program
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• 1999 Victoria, Canada:
• One Month Backpacking Trek