WORK EXPERIENCE
Delivery Person
Uber Eats
May *020 to Present
Happy Delivery Driver for Uber Eats. Pick up food orders and deliver in a timely, friendly way. Data Entry
Bitwise Industries/Onward/IES - Fresno, CA
March 2020 to Present
Involved in the exciting Onward Project, input valuable resources to get people back to work through the Covid-19. Community Relations Coordinator
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - Fresno, CA November 2017 to Present
Manages and maintains social media channels, actively seeks out opportunities to promote The Salvation Army ARC Program. Created and implemented a very successful campaign, The Salvation Army Birthday Club. Currently furloughed. Publishing, Marketing, Promotions Director
Serendipity Media Group, LLC
January 2004 to Present
Responsible for overseeing the selection, production, marketing and distribution process involved with the creation of e- book and soft cover format. Manages client promotions and promotional fulfillment. Attends client meetings and interacts GINA
MEYERS
Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations
Fresno, CA 93720
addjmr@r.postjobfree.com
Creative, entrepreneurial, visionary sales, marketing and promotions manager with a proven track record of building brand awareness for companies. Expertise in finding a niche for cookbooks and as well as other literary genres, including: books, newsletters, and blog sites.
Involved in cutting-edge new and emerging companies. Has a beat on what customer's desire and provides information in an innovation.
Willing to relocate to: San Francisco, CA
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
with clients in a professional manner. Updates and managing social media channels, attends and assists with book signings, radio and other events. Prepares budgets and submits estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development. Plans and prepares advertising and promotional material to increase book sales, working with customers, company officials, and sales departments. Assists with annual budget development. Inspects layouts and advertising copy and edits scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications. Coordinates activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research. Prepares and negotiates advertising and sales contracts. Sells clients publishing packages that suit their specific needs and desires. Sells advertising space in e-books as well as soft cover books.
*Have been solely responsible for marketing, promotions and booking signings and other related events for books.
*Have created brochures, fliers, proposals, query letters, press releases, made sales calls, created informative websites, gained media attention in print, online, on air, both via television and radio appearances.
*Successfully have launched book into major book store chains as well as online.
* Serendipity Media Publishers awarded with Gourmand Cookbook Award for Best Charity Cookbook in the world. March 2012, Paris, France.
*Guest Speaker, and hostess for an international television convention, Burbank, California, June 2008. Held at The Victory Theater.
Marketing Director
Papagni Winery - Madera, CA
November 2013 to February 2020
In charge of executing and developing comprehensive marketing strategy and business plan. Ensuring branding consistency across all social media platforms. Advertising copy editor, marketing and social media director responsible for analyzing marketing trends and increasing wine sales. Elementary Substitute Teacher
Clovis Unified School District
February 1997 to October 2017
Establish curriculum, Create lesson plans, encourage class involvement, implement lesson plans, assign student class work and homework, maintain classroom control and discipline. Complete a daily report and evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day's events.
Marketing Director
GKN RX Pharmacy - Fresno, CA
October 2016 to February 2017
• Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials.
• Maintaining and updating customer databases.
• Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions.
• Sourcing and securing sponsorship.
• Conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups; contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies; managing budgets.
• Evaluating marketing campaigns.
• Monitoring competitor activity.
• Supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues. Sales & Marketing Manager
Brandable - Fresno, CA
May 2016 to October 2016
Drive sales of services to new and existing clients, explain services in simple, effective and persuasive terms. Provide prospects with sales proposals, price quotations, revisions and account documentation. Develop and maintain strong business relationships with potential clients. Collaborate with team members to prepare and present competitive sales and marketing proposals. Research new prospects, prepare monthly profit and loss statements, communicates with accounting, creates and generates invoices and is responsible for meeting sales goals. Creates an informative monthly enewsletter, markets, attends networking and social functions.
Quality Ads Advisor
Google, Inc
August 2008 to January 2009
August 2008 to January 2009)
Was responsible for reporting and tracking the visual quality and content accuracy of Google advertisements to help maximize sales for companies who advertised on Google. Used an online tool to examine advertising-related data and provided feedback and analysis to Google. Worked on projects that involved examining and analyzing text, web pages, images, and other information. Have an in depth and up-to-date familiarity with English-speaking web culture and media and have applied this knowledge to a broad range of interests and topics. Owner, Sales, Marketing, Management
The Tutor Connection Referral Service
1991 to 2007
Managerial duties included interviewing potential tutors, checking references, advertising the business, placing advertisements in local directories, participating in community events related to education, writing articles about education, marketing The Tutor Connection, paying tutors, dealing with clients, and matching clients' educational needs with the most qualified professional tutors. Branding The Tutor Connection, creating logos, making business cards, writing for local educational newspapers.
Featured author
TV Tropolis - Vancouver, BC
August 2006 to August 2006
produced by TV Metropolis. (episode entitled: Bewitched Fanatical)
*i Universe accepted proposal and paid $25,000 to New York literary publicist to promote Love at First Bite, The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook.
Host
Speaker at the Fresno Art Museum
July 2004 to July 2004
Sales Executive
Xerox Corporation
1994 to 1995
Self paced and directed Sales Position. Assisted in planning and implementing department goals and made recommendations to management to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Articulated and positioned Xerox's products and services to key decision makers. Aggressively pursued competitive accounts, strove to differentiate Xerox products from competitors. Managed multiple territories, acquired new accounts and maintained and facilitated positive relationships with customer accounts. Proposed and closed sales that exceeded customer expectations and company objectives. Sustained sales activities; made appointments, created demonstrations, wrote proposals, did prospecting calls, and CRM updates. Kept abreast of technology changes and understood the changing user demands and requirements. Responsible for maintaining prospect list, investigating leads, and bringing in revenues of $25,000 per month. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business
California State University
May 1994
SKILLS
Organizational Skills
Sales
Marketing
Cash Handling
Market Research
Branding
Social Media Management
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Blogging
AWARDS
Gourmand Best Charity Cookbook in the world
March 2012
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CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Driver's License
Toastmasters Most Humorous Speach Award
November 2018
PUBLICATIONS
Published Author and Publisher
https://www.serendipitymediagroup.com
Published Author
Nick at Nite Collectors Edition Magazine, 1995 (consultant and television trivia writer) The Magic of Bewitched Cookbook ISBN: 978-0595477609 The Magic of Bewitched Trivia Book ISBN: 978-0-595-44744-2 The Magic of Bewitched Trivia and More ISBN: 0-595-31557-7 Love at First Bite, the Unofficial Twilight Cookbook 978-1-4502-2200-6 Bite at Twilight, Vampires, Forks, and Knives 978-0-615-2829-5 Life Lessons Learned from My Fortunes, Inspiration Edition Life Lessons Learned In Paris
Souvenirs of Paris
Hope For Haiti Fundraising Cookbook
101 Things To Know About Bewitched
101 Things To Know About I Dream of Jeannie & Bewitched 101 Things To Know About I Dream of Jeannie & Bewitched Revealed The Unofficial Twilight Trivia Book, 978-1449998608 The Fresno State Cookbook, A Winning Combination, 978********** The Multicultural Kids Cookbook
Cook Like A Hot Italian Mama
Dorm Room Dining
Dorm Room Essentials Cookbook
Feng Shui To A Better You: Inspiration Edition
The Mountain View Christian Memory Book (personalized book) The Twin Pomegranate Wine Cookbook
Sprinkle In the Love Cookbook For Kids
Manifesting Magnificence: A Personal Growth Workbook E Book Author and Publisher
The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: Muggles to Magic A Bird and Its Albatross (Liz Longo)
Butterbeer
The Unofficial Harry Potter Recipe Book
Hope For Haiti Cookbook
Home For The Holidays Cookie Cookbook
The Famished Fans Filling Fare Cookbook
The Bewitched Bartenders Guide
The Author Survival Guide
Life Lessons Learned From Oprah
The Reality TV Handbook
10 Grossest Vampire Dishes
Life Lessons Learned From My Cat
101 Things To Know About I Dream of Jeannie & Bewitched 101 Things To Know About Bewitched
Attitude of Gratitude
Hands On Halloween: A Cookbook For Kids
Halloween Tricks & Tips Cookbook
The Help Japan Cookbook
Here Is A Penny, Now Go Find The Fountain of Your Dreams How To Cook Quick California Casual
Howl At Twilight: Cocktail Guide
Life Lessons Learned For Ladies
Life Lessons Learned Through The Seasons of Change Lilian Finch: Captain at Sea (Kelly Lin Gallagher-Roncace) Lilian Finch: On Her Maiden Voyage (Kelly Lin Gallagher-Roncace) Lilian Finch: Island Adventure (Kelly Lin Gallagher-Roncace) Flavors of The Valley Cookbook: Celebrating the Central Valley Sprinkle In The Love Cookbook For Kids
The Unofficial Scooby Doo Cookbook
The Little Gourmet Goes Around The Globe
The Little Gourmet’s Mommy Goes Around The Globe
The Unofficial Hannah Montana Cookbook
Cook Like A Native Californian
Scooby Doo: An Unofficial Trivia Book
Super Bowl Sundays Supper Cookbook
The Unofficial Giants: Don’t Stop Believing Cookbook The Unofficial Green Bay Packers Cookbook
Be Proactiv: Stay Proactiv: My Experiences with Judith Light Cooking with Target (appetizers)
Cooking with Target (main dishes)
Social Media Do’s And Don’ts
101 Things About Pierre-Auguste Renoir
The Secret To Online Success For Authors
The Unofficial & Unauthorized Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cookbook Sweet Niblets: The Unofficial Hannah Montana Cookbook Easy Pirate Recipes For Kids
Author Survival Guide
Social Media Dos and Don’ts
Halloween Tricks & Tips Cookbook
Cooking Class: Soup Sampler
Cooking Class: Potluck For Saint Patrick’s Day
Cooking For A Crowd
Tailgate Teasers
Dorm Room Dining
Lucky In The Year Of The Rabbit
The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Rock Cakes to Butterbeer Sweet Niblets, The Unofficial Hannah Montana Cookbook Summertime Cooking With Gina Meyers
Summertime Cooking With Peaches and Pomegranate Wine The Unofficial Harry Potter Christmas Book
My Life As A Bewitched Fan, Act One
Love At First Bite, The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Caldron Cakes to Butterbeer The Multicultural Kids Cookbook
The Monica and Jeff Wedding Book (personalized book) Life Lessons on Being Sued
Mama’s Feel Good Louisiana Kitchen Cookbook For Kids (with Liz Longo) The Fresno State Alumna Cookbook
Cook Like A Native Italian
Living Room Legends: Chat With Pat Carroll (Eddie Lucas) Living Room Legends: Chat With Lucie Arnaz (Eddie Lucas) Living Room Legends: Chat With Jim Nabors (Eddie Lucas) Living Room Legends: Chat With Ronnie Schell (Eddie Lucas) Living Room Legends: Chats With TV’s Famous Faces (Eddie Lucas) Catch A Clue Scooby Doo: An Unofficial Halloween Cookbook Feng Shui To A Better You: Inspiration Edition
The Unofficial Scooby Doo Cookbook (Lucas Meyers)
Publisher
Bundles of Binding Time, by, Linda Ferrari
A Bird and its Albatross, A Tale of Renewal, by, Liz Longo Living Room Legends: Chats With TV’s Famous Faces, by, Eddie Lucas Lilian Finch: Captain at Sea (Kelly Lin Gallagher-Roncace) Lilian Finch: On Her Maiden Voyage (Kelly Lin Gallagher-Roncace) Lilian Finch: Island Adventure (Kelly Lin Gallagher-Roncace) Martin Brilliant Color, by, Cheyne Yeager
The Psychology Missive: Law Enforcement Officers In A World of Stress and Violence, by, Dr. Allan G. Hedberg Brain Lock: The Escape of The Ishyka, by, Elizabeth Stephens From Darkness to Light: A Fight For My Light And My Life, by, Avi Gardner Sweet Tea (first edition), by, Wendy Lynn Decker
My Two Mothers: A Memoir With Recipes, by, Patricia Florio Cuicina Ameila, by, Patricia Florio
Shea’s Lounge: The Story of a Runaway Dog Who Found Her Forever Home (first edition) Out of The Darkness of Depression: Positive Strategies To Guide You, by, Dr. Allan G. Hedberg My Journal: A Place To Park My Life’s Story, by, Dr. Allan G. Hedberg The Labyrinth of Thought, by, Meisha Macillas
Messy Minds Poetry Book: For All The Lost And Misunderstood, by Meisha Macillas Timetopia, by, Meisha Macillas (creative consultant) Soul Full of Heart, by, Claude Ball (creative consultant)