Project Manager / Event Coordinator / Production Manager / Traffic Mgr

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position with a reputable company or organization utilizing my personal and organizational skills.

EDUCATION

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science, Sociology, July 2006, Cum Laude.

SUMMARY OF RELEVANT SKILLS

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Experienced at interacting effectively with clients and vendors. Strong work ethic with experience in team and individual work environments.

• Experienced with planning meetings, travel, events and sales events.

• Highly organized and detail oriented. Effective time management abilities. Experienced at producing and editing magazines, newsletters, annuals, feature articles and postcards.

• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus Notes, ACT, Sage, FileMaker, Peachtree, SPSS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, and Outlook. Familiar with Quicken and Dreamweaver.

• Strong administrative abilities. Skilled at performing all office functions.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Atlanta COMMUNITIES Magazine Atlanta, GA October 2006-Present

Production Manager July 2008-Present

Manage and oversee all aspects of print and Web ad production including obtaining materials from clients, assisting in the design of new ads and following the ads through the approval process. Enter and verify all insertions are scheduled and accounted for. Final copy editor for the Real Estate News section and final proofreader for all layouts before they go to the printer. Promotion from Special Projects Coordinator while maintaining all duties of both positions.

Special Projects Coordinator August 2007-July 2008

Organize and coordinate an annual event honoring real estate agents. Lay out the magazine and ensure that deadlines are met. Control all new home inventory on the Web site. Manage all feature articles including research, writing and assisting with design of the layout of the articles. Assist in designing and implementing marketing pieces. Proof all ads, layouts, pages and signatures of the magazine. Create and manage monthly production calendar for staff. Assist Publishers and sales team with marketing pieces, appointments, contracts and proposals. Manage and train Reader Services position. Promoted from Reader Services.

Reader Services October 2006-August 2007

Manage all subscribers and mailing lists. Update and coordinate distribution lists for the delivery team. Send out daily leads to clients with prospective home shoppers. Answer phones on a multi-line system. Track lead sources and file a weekly report. Proof all ads, layouts, pages, signatures and the Real Estate News sections of the magazine. Assist the Special Projects Coordinator with inventory, mailings and the annual event.

Johnson Advertising, Inc. Kennesaw, GA October 2005-June 2006

Purchasing and Marketing Manager

Manage and maintain all aspects of purchasing and organizing vendor relations. Advise customers and manage their orders promptly. Plan and book visits for clients to finalize accounts and create new ideas for their programs. Design and Implement new ways of marketing products and company. Oversee all inventory and production reports. Maintain all company files including client files and pending order files.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. Atlanta, GA August 2001-October 2005

Credit Champion August 2005-October 2005

Manage and maintain all customer accounts. Explain rewards and benefits of credit. Train associates on new policies and options. Design fliers to promote and market new credit products and services. Plan and hold departmental meetings. Maintain records for clients and associates. Promoted from Engagement Associate.

Engagement Associate February 2005-August 2005

Plan store events including manager’s meetings, sales events and store meetings while implementing and maintaining Rewards and Recognition program. Hire, train, and orient new associates. Coordinate store schedules. Administer surveys. Analyze data. Maintain employee files. Promoted from Customer Service Associate.

Customer Service Associate August 2001-February 2005

Answer telephones on a multi-line system. Resolve customer issues, returns and exchanges. Perform administrative functions: filing, scheduling, organizing.

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