Sales Representative Project Management

REGINA A. CLARK

*** *** ******* ***** • Fenton, MO 63026 • 314-***-**** • gina_b_2002@yahoo.com________________________________________

COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Creative professional with 12+ years experience in project management, business writing, marketing materials creation, graphic design and layout for internal and external communications. Best when working in challenging, fast-paced and collaborative environments, individually and as part of a team.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

• Business Writing & Editing

• Project Management

• Marketing Materials Creation • Multimedia Content Development

• Print Production

• Event Planning • Media Placement

• Printing & Advertising

• Photography

________________________________________PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Laclede Gas, St. Louis, MO 2011 to 2012

Design & Production Specialist

• Manage the production, development and implementation of employee-related materials (from internal communication pieces to external brochures) from start to finish

• Maintain the integrity of all Laclede Group brands by ensuring materials created for the employee audience adhere to graphic and messaging standards

• Manage vendor bid process and oversee various outside supplier projects including creative agencies, designers, photographers and video producers

• Act as liaison between internal clients, creative agencies and graphic designer

• Execute design projects to supplement external graphic designer’s projects as needed

• Organize and maintain archives for graphic files, logos, photo and art, along with related licenses and permissions

• Collaborate with colleagues in a client/agency model to facilitate strategic solutions for communications projects

• Develop and foster positive relationships with employees inside the department and within the company

Laclede Gas, St. Louis, MO 2004 to 2011

Communications Specialist

• Served as Managing Editor for the company’s internal newsletter

• Planned, developed and wrote articles and designed entire graphic layout for the internal publication

• Wrote/edited copy for brochures, issues manual, press releases, newspapers, memos, e-mails, etc.

• Developed content for LacledeGas.com and LacledeGasKids.com websites

• Conducted photo shoots at local restaurants for industry magazine

Drake & Company, St. Louis, MO 2002 to 2004

Communications Specialist

• Served as Assistant Editor for the American Christmas Tree Journal

• Spearheaded seamless annual meetings and conventions, including arranging guest speakers, preparing budgets and coordinating programs

• Increased consumer awareness by developing and implementing strategic public relations programs

• Founded Drake Company “Young Professionals” group to discuss business strategy

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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Promotion Intern, KPLR-TV, Channel 11, St. Louis, MO (2001 to 2001)

Advertising Sales Representative, Mosby Yearbook, St. Louis, MO (1999 to 2001)

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Quark, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook________________________________________

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication & Writing Certificate - University of Missouri (2002)

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