Marketing Assistant

NATASHA ALFORD

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Saint Anne, IL 60964

Telephone: 815-***-****

E-mail: *******.*.******@*****.***

PERSONAL PROFILE

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Accurate and detail-oriented Marketing professional, whom has the ability to prepare and present information to groups; has a proven analytical, written and has oral communication skills from various cultural backgrounds and professions. In addition, has special expertise in being creative through several problem solving skills. And is proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, SPSS, MRI+, ACT!, Outlook and Photoshop.

EDUCATION

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American Intercontinental University London London, UK

Masters in Business Administration - International Management June 2010

Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts- Fashion/Retail Management and Marketing May 2009

GPA: 3.8/4.0, Deans List: 2006-2009

Florence University of the Arts Florence, Italy

Study Abroad - Major in Fashion Marketing Spring 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL

Adjunct Business Professor August 2010-Present

 Preparation and acquisition of appropriate online materials and equipment in collaboration with the dean and director.

 Records and reports student data including midterm and final exam grades.

 Focuses on student learning outcomes by taking into account the needs and abilities of the students.

INTERNSHIPS

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Untold Design CIC London, UK

Marketing Research Assistant March 2010-July 2010

 Contacted European boutique owners, retail buyers, and fashion schools to find out the appropriate time, budget, and where they

looked for emerging fashion designers.

 Created a shortlist of 15 out of 400 buyers with direct contact names, addresses, e-mail and phone contacts.

 Worked marketing activities for events such as Clothes Show London to promote awareness of the companies’ services.

Modern Luxury Media Chicago, IL

Marketing/Events Intern March 2009-July 2009

 Contributed in event planning materials for the marketing team for pre-and after party socials.

 Supported the marketing team at various events such as the National Runaway Switchboard.

 Worked marketing events such as Chicago Men of Style Launch party and the Fire your Therapist book signing.

Chicago Festival Association Chicago, IL

Event Production Assistant August 2008-January 2009

 Assisted in producing a nationally televised broadcast parade.

 Managed a 2,000 person volunteer program through the use of ACT! and Constant Contact databases to inform volunteers and sponsers

such as Museum of Science and Industry, Columbia College Chicago, and McDonald’s.

 Supported senior staff by coordinating projects, preparing status reports and teleconferencing with future events.

REFERENCES

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