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Sales Manager

Location:
Chicago, IL, 60630
Salary:
75,000
Posted:
October 08, 2012

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CARMENLEAL

Social Media Marketing

**** *. ******** ***, *******, Il 60630

773-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Fully Bilingual; Spanish/English and in the process of learning Portuguese(Rosetta Stone)

Champion of social media tools and technologies, with a track record of creating and implementing successful social media programs.

Advance Microsoft Office skills

Expert on facebook, twitter, foursquare, google+ and pinterest

Keep up-to-date with constantly evolving technologies in online social networking

Ability to identify, create, and seed buzz-friendly content through social media channels

Self-starter with the willingness, and desire, to "roll up your sleeves" and get the job done

Creative, innovative, technological savvy, and quick to learn new skills

EDUCATION

MBA, International Marketing, Argosy University-Chicago, 2010

BA, Integrated Marketing, Northern Illinois University, 2005

Minor in Spanish & Graphic Design, Northern Illinois University, 2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BuyHappier.com

Interactive Marketing Manager May 2012-Present

Develop Facebook fan count over 10,000 / Twitter followers 1,000 in the first month. Currently, 32,000 Facebook fans.

Increased email list 2x in 1 month.

Responsible for blogger outreach, email marketing and social media initiatives

Responsible for appropriate staffing and utilization of resources, as well as managing 3rd party vendors and agencies on campaigns.

Accountable for managing projects budgets

Monitor and analyze marketing initiatives using tools like Netsuite, HubSpot and Google Analytics

Identify and tap into new channels to optimize ROI and fuel revenue growth

Responsible for analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement and find solutions

Maintain working relationship with bloggers in order to create partnerships, product reviews and giveaways

Collaborate with search engine optimizers, copywriter and graphic designer to take email campaigns from concept through completion, and conduct detailed performance analysis post project

Responsible for social media moderation and daily social activities including reporting, editorial calendar and ads

Sears Holdings May 2011- May 2012

International Social Media Specialist-Contract

Developed Facebook fan count over 11,000 / Twitter followers 800 in the first week

Met and surpassed quarter’s goal in the first month. Passed 100,000 fans/ 3,500 followers

Successfully launched a social media strategy targeting Latinos around the world and USA

Identified and tap into new channels to optimize ROI and fuel revenue growth

Developed a social strategy and lead social engagement activities according to seasons and company programs

Developed and executed brand conversations that engage consumers and strengthen the brands

Responsible for managing the relationship and coordinating across the business enterprise to gain a strong understanding of the business needs and ensure effectiveness

Monitored social networks conversations using social media monitoring tools like Radian6, Omniture, Google Analytics, Sprinklr, tracx, Social Bro and Hootsuite

Maintained working relationship with Latino bloggers in order to create partnerships, product reviews and giveaways

Established promotional schedules and editorial calendar

Responsible for fan/follower acquisition for twitter, facebook, google+ and foursquare

Developed creative graphics, copy for ads creation

Responsible for twitter chat schedules, sponsored tweets and sponsored accounts.

Accountable for managing projects budgets

Continually educated and informed the division on industry related developments and topics

Responsible for analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions

Actively listened, identified, escalated and documented any serious issues related to quality, brand impingement or company image in a timely manner

Cworks, Inc 2009- 2011

Social Marketing Business Development Specialist

Client: JVF Construction, MDS Cleaning, Arepa o que?, mrgogle

Increased traffic to clients’ website 32% via social media strategy comprising facebook and twitter

Developed and managed online marketing campaign effectively driving brand awareness, engagement and traffic to social media pages

Achieved a strong, visible social media presence and developed concepts with viral potential. Continuously monitor online public relations and ensure the success of client programs

Assessed social media marketing strategies to determine rate of return. Identified and tap into new channels to optimize ROI and fuel revenue growth

Monitored social networks conversations using social media monitoring tools like Radian6, Klout and Hootsuite

Established promotional schedules for site content

Developed Facebook fan pages that have over 8,000 followers

Team Enterprises USA, Chicago,IL 2008-2009

Hispanic Market Activation Specialist, Miller/Coors Account

Increased Account Sales minimum 2% at each event and maintained MillerCoors as #1 domestic beer in Chicago

Perfect event attendance

Increased overall sales volume in assigned accounts

Identified opportunities for increased business in key accounts

Served as the single point of contact with Miller Brewery Co and District Sales Manager, Regional Manager, Distributor, Accounts and other agencies

Responsible from start to execution of Miller Lite 3x3 soccer tournament, Miller Genuine Draft Concert Series, Miller Lite “Noches De Sabrosura” grassroots’ program, Miller Lite “Copa de Oro” Mobile marketing campaign, Miller Lite boxing match, brands sampling events and radio remotes at different restaurants and venues.

Recruited, hired, trained, supervised and evaluated staff, as well as overseeing brand ambassadors at events

Developed and maintained a positive working relationship with 85 targeted accounts

Responsible for weekly paperwork, post-event reports, competitive report, weekly brand budgets and sales report

Directo Hispanic Promotions, Chicago, IL.

In-Market Manager, Lala Account - Midwest Region 2005-2008

Increased sales by 15% compared to competitors

Positioned Chicago as Lala’s #1 market by increasing sales 22% in 3 months and perfect demo attendance

Helped Lala sales team to obtain leads that turn in major profitable accounts

Helped Lala established brand name and products in the Midwest after only 8 month of introduction in the USA

Provided integrated support for Lala’s product launches

Responsible for weekly paperwork, post-event reports, goal tracking, mid-year and final wrap reports

Acted as a liaison between management, Lala’s sales force, samplers, and store managers

Managed local market budgets, inventory, and all company/program assets

Managed marketing programs including all day-to-day activity associated with the account

Panasonic Corporation of North America, Elgin, IL.

Marketing Intern 2004-2004

Obtained, summarized and analyzed market technology trends and competitive information

Helped in the copy editing of all pos materials (brochures, website, kiosks, company pamphlets)

Participated and helped in organization of trade show events and marketing meetings

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Second Chance in Illinois Foundation, Chicago, IL. 2010-Present

Founder & Marketing Director

Create marketing plan

Responsible for all marketing efforts and 5 subcommittees’ teams

Coordinate trimester fundraiser to help other non-profit organization change lives

Founding member, NIU All Greek Council 2003

Participated in National Diabetes Walk 2002-2010

PAWS Chicago center animal care, adoption events and angels with tails fundraisers volunteer 2009-Present



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