Summary
Self-initiating professional seeking an entry-level management position in the areas of Public Relations, Promotions, Marketing, or Advertising departments. Position should require organizational and analytical skills, communications, community relations, event and project coordination, and research.
Education
University of Phoenix –MBA (2008) Course Work: Statistics, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Organizational Management
University of Michigan - BFA Design/Photography (1991) Course Work: Graphic Design, Psychology, Public Speaking, Contemporary Art
Skills
Team Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Retail Sales and Operations Management, Training, Community Liaison, Project Implementation, Event Planning, Promotions, Marketing, Desktop Publishing, Computers (Mac/PC) - Word, Excel, Apple Works, Power Point, Outlook, Filemaker Pro, Raiser’s Edge, Quick Books
Experience
ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE 1/2009-Present
Impact Productivity, Inc.
Prepare and maintain client files
Telephone leads for appointments
Provide underwriting support through the expediting of requirements, arranging paramedical exams, monitoring of daily status reports, and prospect communications
Provide client service support through implementation of client requests, aiding in application submission, and client consultation
SALES ASSOCIATE 2007-2008
Orkin Pest Control
Provided superior customer service to aid in concerns of clientele
Performed sales and marketing strategies to encourage purchases of company product/services
Provided inspections and solutions to control and eliminate infestations of wood destroying organisms
ASSISTANT 2005-2006
Central Prod/Disney/Jim Henson Prod.
Weekends At The DL / Raven / Where The Wild Things Are
Created purchase orders
Supervised duplications
Interfaced with vendors
ASSISTANT-OFFICE COORDINATOR 2000-2004
Big Ticket Productions
Moesha / John Herzfeld Television Pilot / The Parkers
Conducted research using Internet and other resources
Reproduction and distribution of scripts and videotapes
Performed as liaison between production office, talent and studio
Established accounts with various vendors and created purchase orders for services rendered
Coordinated duties with various departments of production that aided in the efficiency of office
SALES ASSOCIATE 1999-2000
Final Print
Managed satellite locations
Represented company brand by providing personal/professional care to clientele
Processed in-store and phone orders
Implemented daily shipping and delivery duties
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1998-1999
Monroy Entertainment
Created and maintained clientele database
Provided technical support w/PC and Internet projects
Provided administrative /logistical support for president of company
Created and maintained materials for promotional purposes of company and clientele
MASCOT COORDINATOR 1997-1998
Detroit Tigers, Inc.
Assisted in the facilitation of game promotions and entertainment
Coordinated marketing of team mascot to Detroit area community
Performed spokesperson duties that represented organization in a professional manner
Assisted Promotions Manager in the solicitation and promotion of children fan club resulting in the growth of 33,000
ENSEMBLE MANAGER 1995-1997
Mosaic Youth Theater
Created and implemented organizing systems for company records
Acted as liaison between organization, parents and vendors
Provided support services that fulfilled the academic, emotional, and social needs of the students
Performed tour management duties for traveling theater component that included scheduling, and implementing processes needed to transport talent to various destinations in a timely manner