Communications

Location:

Edmond, OK, 73003

Salary:

40,000

Posted:

June 16, 2009

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Objective

Seeking a communications management position with a progressive organization.

Special Skills

• Highly motivated self-starter with proven leadership abilities.

• Multi-customer and multi-unit operations management experience.

• Keen business knowledge.

• Skilled public & group speaker.

• Skilled public presenter in workforce and academic setting.

• Interactive media; blogging, updates, HTML, social media marketing.

• Superior writing and editing skills; attention to detail. Skilled in AP Style.

• Talent and performance management.

Computers & Software: Mac, PC, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Excel, Power Point, Word, Adobe Creative Suites, and MS Project Manager.

Education

BA in Mass Communications with emphasis in Public Relations, May 2009 from University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

Coursework Highlights and Areas of Special Interest

• Public Relations Campaigns

• Public Information Methods

• Workshop Organization and Event Planning

• Strategic Leadership

• Media Kit and Marketing Materials

• Advanced Research Techniques

Real Estate Sales Professional Program (90hrs), March 2006

Champions School of Real Estate, Houston, TX

Work Experience

Interactive Producer, 2009 to Present

Root Madison Interactive Advertising Agency, Dallas, TX

▪Consult clients in area of public relations and SEO/social media. Develop and implement strategic social media marketing programs. Perform online updates, write and maintain multiple blogs, establish fan pages and Twitter accounts, perform daily updates and analytics. Proofread/edit for RM’s executive team. Create communication tools, white papers, and make edit RM’s website content. Manage multiple accounts and supervise social media operations for multiple clients.

Public Relations Advisor, 2008 to Present

Freelance, Edmond, OK

▪Assist small businesses and organizations with publicity and promotion. Plan community outreach programs. Create media kits and promotional packets to increase client exposure. Develop dynamite campaigns to achieve results on a modest budget. Act as a communications and publicity advisor to client.

Communications Director/Managing Partner (Self-Employment), 2008 Holiday Season

Instant Christmas LLC, Oklahoma City, OK

▪Developed and implemented a marketing campaign to promote launch of small service business in November 2008. Designed and distributed print media. Maintained web presence by use of social media, self-maintained web site, and search engine optimization. The program was successful and we sold and installed many Christmas lights & decorations. Multi-site operations management; ran three crews of three to six employees.

• Revenue exceeded 20K within three weeks

• Client retention rate at 90% on season-to-season basis.

Mortgage Consultant, 2005-2006

Harlandale Mortgage, VA Loan Program, Killeen, TX

▪Acted as the principle account manager for new and existing clients. Developed, generated and followed-up on new client leads. Called on existing clients to review portfolios and made recommendations as needed. Responsible for sales, credit analysis, proper loan structuring, client interviewing and perceptive character judgment. Qualified clients based on Veterans Administration eligibility requirements and FHA standards. Initiated outreach campaigns. Assisted in the development of new branches; operations training and support. Accomplishments:

• Increased weekly mortgage applications from 6 to 30 in 6 months.

• Shortened closing times on loans by developing strong networks.

Other Relevant Experience

Senior Aquatic Coordinator, 2003-2005, Edmond Athletic Club, Edmond, OK

After School Program Director, 2002-2005, Trinity School, Oklahoma City, OK

Pharmacy Technician, 2004-2005, Walgreen’s Pharmacy, Edmond, OK

Customer Service Supervisor, 1999 to 2002, United, Ponca City, OK

Student & Civic Activities

Oklahoma Social Media Club, current member

President’s Leadership Council, UCO, 2002-2004

Blood Drive Chairman, 2000-2002

Student Council President, 2001-2002