PAUL CLARK
Shelton, CT *****
Email: ****************@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/successcanbefun
PROFILE: Extensive professional experience in multiple facets of marketing, product development, branding, event management and graphic design to contribute to revenue growth, client loyalty and improved operational efficiencies.
QUALIFICATIONS: ● Highly-focused, with strict attention to detail and accuracy.
Extremely flexible, with the ability to multi-task and achieve lean staffing.
Outstanding relationship management skills.
Strong project management skills working within strict deadlines.
Committed to teamwork, job excellence and continuous improvement. WORK EXPERIENCE:
9/07 – 10/16 SPLASH CAR WASH MANAGEMENT, Stamford, CT MARKETING MANAGER
Served as a marketing manager responsible for numerous locations.
Worked closely with senior executives to develop multi-media marketing materials and web content.
Developed market penetration strategies including social media, digital advertising and graphic design.
Planned and organized marketing events, public appearances and large scale fundraising with a focus on effectively branding products and services.
Served as a Project Coordinator with all marketing campaigns, working with internal and external stakeholders and creative team.
Facilitated meetings with all event planning members to keep them focused and on-target with projects' objectives.
Ensured that all web content and marketing materials effectively branded our products/services and were consistent with our vision and mission.
Combined automation with streamlining and re-engineering of workflows to achieve lean and efficient staffing.
2003 - 2014 FRANKLIN LEARNING SYSTEMS, Westport, CT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING
Assisted with the product development and marketing of elementary and adult educational game systems.
Provided input into concepts, game play and advanced counseling tools including anger issues, bullying, and employer/employee protocols.
Created original art, packaging and layout of international educational games.
Developed multi-media strategies to reach our target audience, while affectivity branding our products.
Used market intelligence, industry and consumer trends to launch new product development initiatives.
2003 - 2006 VELOCITY MEDIA GROUP, Stamford, CT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Designed direct-to-customer coupons for clients including AOL and Skippy.
Provided creative input to help customers effectively brand their image and message.
Worked in a self-direct role, utilizing multi-tasking and project management skills to achieve lean and efficient staffing.
EDUCATION: SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Haven, CT Majored in ART EDUCATION
NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Norwalk, CT
Majored in GRAPHIC DESIGN
VOLUNTEER WORK: Producer & Head Organizer of the Annual Stamford and Sono Art Festivals; “Chalk the Walk” References available upon request