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

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