Writing, Editing, Graphic Design, Public Relations

RESUME of QUALIFICATIONS

Candace L. Richey

***** *. ******* ******* *****, Claremore, Oklahoma 74019

918-***-**** *****@***********.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Designed, developed and published a community magazine and newspaper, in under-served marketing regions, that were highly successful in building and promoting the businesses and organizations in those regions. Activities included feature writing, photography, content writing, as well as graphic design of all ads and layout of newspaper using Adobe products

Managed creative staff to provide marketing services for various clients, maximizing their brand awareness and maintaining corporate message in a consistent manner, while reaching income increase goals

Proficient at implementing, managing, and procuring creative services in a timely manner, ensuring that deadlines are met, budgets and quality maintained, while elevating the visibility and recognition of corporate branding

Experienced in brand strategies, public and media relations, corporate newsletters and communications

Public relations including content creation and editing for press releases, point contact, client relations, public speaking, etc.

Experienced in all methods of graphic design, with all current methods using Adobe Creative Cloud products with many years experience in creating ads and promotional materials, to complete marketing campaigns of various business and non-profit types ensuring that their branding is consistent

Skilled in news, studio portrait, commercial, product and architectural photography.

Trade show initial concept, development, promotion and operation including Job Fairs, Home Improvement Shows, Senior Health Fairs and others

Event planning experience including jazz festivals, car shows, health fairs, golf tournaments, children’s events and more

Developed and performed seminars to large groups on marketing

Provided training for community college ROP students in Marketing, Graphic Design, and Photography.

Guest speaker at Tulsa Tech marketing classes

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AWARDS

Organizer and chairman of Claremore Veterans Day Parade

President 2012-16, secretary/treasurer 2016-present, VFW Auxiliary, Claremore

Top Five Percent in Sales with Lifetouch nationwide

Professional Photographers of America General Collection Print Award 2011

2007 Congressional Order of Merit by the National Republican Congressional Committee on Business (NRCC)

2007 Volunteer of the Year awarded by Washington State Grange

2006 National Businesswoman of the Year Award by the NRCC on Business

2006 National Leadership Award by the NRCC on Business

Public Relations Chairman for the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis District – four years.

Independent Staff Photographer for the San Diego Padres, 1990

Professional Photographers of American Award of Excellence in the International Marketing Photography competition, second award of excellence and inclusion into the PPA permanent collection

Active in Kiwanis International, built two clubs, served as Distinguished Lt. Governor 1998-99; Distinguished Club President in 1997 and 2005, Distinguished Club Secretary 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; awarded Hixson from Kiwanis Club of Mount St. Helens, Kiwanis Leadership Society 2005

Served on various community boards including Camp Fire USA, Castle Rock Community Action, founding board of Cowlitz County Crime Stoppers

Certified First Responder, completed firefighter training in 1995

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PROFESSIONAL

HISTORY November 2014 to November 2017

Rogers & Mayes County Magazine

Developed a community magazine featuring good news, community events and activities, fun and inspirational stories about local people. Circulating in a logical marketing region including all of Rogers and Mayes Counties, and parts of Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Writer, photographer, graphic artist, and advertising sales for the magazine. Writer and editor for the entire publication.

January 2008 to present

Masterpiece Imaging

Own and operate a marketing, public relations and photographic service filling direct mail, online, and print media marketing plans. Developing and maintaining corporate and product branding for businesses nationwide. Specialize in providing innovating marketing and communications materials and identifying the most efficient method of delivery of their corporate message and branding while adhering to strict budgets. Content creation from start to finish.

July 2008 to November 2014

Lifetouch Church Directories

Public relations, photography and sales to families in their church. Create family portraits that are then published in a directory of members for churches in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas. The directories are the “foot in the door” to create and then sell unique family portraits. Served as ‘trouble shooter’ for churches that were experiencing problems. Top five percent companywide in sales.

October 1999 to October 20, 2007

Valley Bugler Publishing,

1407 Commerce Ave. #113, Longview, WA 98632

Created and operated a monthly community newspaper with 50,000+ readers each month, specializing in good news, community events and activities, with an occasional tall tale. Developed special community events and trade shows to promote the area and support the local businesses and non-profits including Kiwanis, Lions, Masons and VFW. Sales began at about $2000 per month and have continued to grow to over $11,000 per month. This publication always operated profitably. Trained aspiring graphic designers in cooperation with Lower Columbia Community College through their work placement program. Sold the newspaper 10/1/2007.

September 1995 to October 25, 2007

Mount St. Helens Photo/Graphic

1407 Commerce Avenue Suite 117, Longview, WA 98632

Owned and operated a separate advertising agency serving small to medium sized businesses. Closed the agency 10/1/2007 to move to Oklahoma. Also published a quarterly tourism magazine called the Mt. St. Helens Volcanic Quarterly.

PERSONAL

Enjoy golf, baseball, bowling, playing music with violin, viola, cello and harp, gardening and sewing.

Married, grown children.

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