BROOKLYN A. REDD
PHONE: 505-***-**** EMAIL: adm45g@r.postjobfree.com
PORTFOLIO: https://www.brooklynredd.net
SUMMARY: Creative and enthusiastic leader with a variety of skills in marketing, editing, publishing, graphic design, problem solving, and customer service.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Hunter Douglas Feb. 2020 - Current
Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer
Managed marketing, brand awareness, social media, and SEO for the largest Hunter Douglas dealer in Arizona and managed marketing for 5 different window treatment companies in Scottsdale and Phoenix: Scottsdale Window Coverings, Arizona Window Coverings, Carefree Coverings, Bailey’s Blind Repair, and AZ Patio Shades.
Designed websites, business cards, email marketing, fliers, and several company logos for window treatment companies.
Assisted an increase of organic leads and growth of dealer starting with 2 locations, expanding to 11 total in the Arizona Valley.
Delegated and lead marketing assistant to generate leads.
Worked as an office assistant in fast paced environment- problem solving, handling frustrated customers, scheduling, and assisting sales reps with customer and product issues.
Ke Alaka'i Magazine Nov. 2016 - Jan. 2020
Editor-in-chief and Graphic Designer
Created graphics for articles in monthly issues and won second place in Nationals for the 2019 College Media Association for “Best Front Cover Design.”
Increased student body readership and social media presence.
Achieved team objective in satisfying readers with controversial and important topics to address political issues within Hawaiian community.
Promoted team member growth and encouraged positive environment.
Looked over production of Ke Alaka'i magazine through photography, graphics, editing stories, videos, and layout.
Lead 20-26 employees - conducted meetings, trainings, and schedules.
Problem solved and resolved conflicts with teammates and articles. Responsibility included hiring, interviewing, and termination over student employees in the department.
Worked closely with art director, and made final decisions for design and layout.
Editor, Marketing Manager, & Multimedia Journalist
Supervised 4-6 writers, one graphic designer, videographer, and photographer.
Conducted weekly trainings with writers and edited 12-18 stories a week.
Participated in production of the magazine each month while editing final product and layout design.
Managed social media and website for magazine and wrote 3 articles weekly.
Contributed to Oct. 2018 College Media Association award for first place in "Best Social Media Presence."
Worked as a tutor and teacher's assistant for Media Writing class and Multimedia Design class at BYU-Hawaii.
Developed multimedia skills through videography with Premier, layout design through Illustrator, and mastered InDesign.
BYUH TESOL Department Nov. 2016-Dec. 2017
English Tutor
Taught English to international students from Tonga, Taiwan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Samoa, Philippines, and Mexico.
Prepared lessons for international students in speaking, listening, writing, and grammar.
Certified CRLA- Teaching certificate.
VOLUNTEER:
International Language Program
English Teacher 2013-2014
Focused on teaching young children English in China and Mexico.
Organized lesson plans, teaching full-time, while implicating safety and rules in classroom environment.
Taught children ages 2-8, while working closely with the school and parents.
Volunteered and promoted as head teacher in Mexico, supervising other English teachers.
EDUCATION:
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Bachelors- Media Communications & Graphic Design Dec. 2019
GPA: 3.8
Awards/Honors: Dean’s List & Summa Cum Laude
Certificates/Experience: Founder and President of Healthy Living Club. Entrepreneur minor and journalism certificate. Vice President of Women Empowerment Club. Public relations manager and graphic designer for Beristain Clothing Company. Awarded CRLA/ TESOL Certification.
Eastern Arizona College
Associates Degree- General Studies Dec. 2013
GPA: 3.7
Awards/Honors: Dean’s List Eastern AZ College
Certificates/Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant and CPR certification.
INTERNSHIPS:
Ao2 Marketing
Editor & Graphic Designer June 20l9-Sept. 2019
Worked with company in helping small health food businesses increase their sales and recognition on Amazon. Designed sales pitch for company and increased clients by 8 in one week. Interned as photographer, graphic designer, and edited written content.
The Lost Talent Foundation- Ghana
Broadcast Journalist Aug. 2018-Sep. 2018
Volunteered as an intern in Ghana, West Africa for a local NGO. Worked with Accra ATV News Station
Covered stories on local markets and poverty issues. Taught children k-12. Attended political events targeted on corruption and school education. Filmed and interviewed locals for a documentary on NGOS and visited Health Clinics.
SKILLS:
Fluent speaker in Chinese.
Wide range and knowledge in advertising, brand awareness, SEO, Social Media, and marketing strategies.
Proficiency in Adobe Suite- Illustrator, Photo Shop, InDesign, Premier, and After Effects.
Professional Editor and advanced in writing and editing skills.
Great communication, customer service, leadership, and office management experience.