Lauren B. Odlen
Phone: 856-***-****
Smithville, NJ 08205
Email: rgux08@r.postjobfree.com
____________________________________________________________________________
________________
Education: Richard Stockton College, Pomona, NJ
December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business, Concentration Marketing &
Management
Professional Experience:
Spencer Gift's, Egg Harbor Township, NJ- Marketing & Licensing Assistant
May 2012-Present
. Draft, edit and publish in-house company magazine to direct the flow
of communications from the home office to the field sales teams
. Build, manage and launch social media campaigns
. Create and manage advertising collateral requests
. Maintain and present entertainment updates on new trends for buyers
and marketing staff
. Manage company marketing, social media and store associate feedback
inboxes
. Schedule, organize and maintain activities such as professional
calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and itineraries for senior
management and contest winners
. Plan team and outside meetings, including off-site and teleconferences
. Orchestrated purchase orders, check requests and prepare/submit
expense reports
Design Intensified, Atlantic City NJ - Contract Advertising Coordinator
May 2011 - May 2012
. Key liaison between the client and Design Intensified creative team
. Managed deadlines and creative requests start to finish ensuring
product accuracy
. Work directly with owners on budgeting, estimates, bidding, initial
creative direction, and approval on projects
. Manage social media, presents needs and coach marketing teams on
direction to social media clients
. Advise clients on current social media strategies focused on new
directions to create revenue driving outlets
. Project management of direct mail pieces, billboard design, website
building, rebranding, and event and gaming invitations in contracts
with The Atlantis Bahamas and Sugar House Casino
Caesars Entertainment, Atlantic City NJ - Social Media Specialist
May 2011 - November 2011
. Managed internet marketing initiatives for Harrah's Resort, Showboat,
Bally's, Caesars, The Pool and House of Blues
. Worked with property marketing teams to create a brand voice through
social networks
. Scheduled posts, drafted and published web content, and monitored
discussion topics on new media platforms
. Tracked and reported analytics (click thru rates, impressions,
"Likes", shares, and retweets) for posts, ads and sweepstakes
. Generated a revenue driving outlet and engagement via text campaigns,
sweepstakes, Facebook ads and special offers
. Conceptualized and created social media plans for all main events and
promotions at major properties
. Managed cross-market strategies with companies including Vh1, House
of Blues, Food Network and Boardwalk Empire
Covenant House, Atlantic City NJ - Service Learning Project
January 2011 - May 2011
. Launched a non-profit organization's social media marketing campaign
. Created social media campaign for teen out reach and public awareness
. Planned and promoted a local awareness charity event
Caesars Entertainment, Atlantic City NJ - Beverage Manager-Co-Op
June 2010 - June 2011
. Assisted Director of Food and Beverage in meetings, presentations and
organizing personal schedules
. Rebranded the image of Caesars Toga Bar, launched social media
campaigns, scheduled posts and used social presence as a CRM method
for loyalty retention and promotions driver
. Executed business models and financial statements to place and
forecast liquor inventories for the hotel and cash bars based on sales
figures, year over year revenue, and P & L statements
. Planned private and corporate events
Northwestern Mutual, Financial Representative Internship
Summer 2009
. Worked closely with mentors and other business professionals of a Fortune
500 Company to market portfolios of insurance and investment
products and to develop a business/marketing plan
. Analyzed, prepared and delivered presentations and seminars to clients
through the effective use of information, data and product knowledge
. Marketed and created self branding thru social media outlets abiding by
industry standards
. Acquired NJ Life & Health Insurance Licenses
Activities
Stockton a Cappella- Events Coordinator
Spring 2009-Present Covenant House Service Learning Integrated
Marketing Project Spring 2011
President of Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity
Fall 2008- Fall 2009
Proficiencies:
. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Quick Books,
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Instagram
. Excellent verbal, writing, public speaking/ presentation &
selling skills
. Energetic, highly motivated, diligent and time management
oriented