A N D R E A S I S T R U N K
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Tampa, FL 33615 **************@*****.***
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SUMMARY
A Marketing Professional with experience in various industries including retail, entertainment, staffing, interior design and media. Creative in Business Development, Communications, Graphics and Web design. A knowledgeable, hard-working, and task-oriented professional dedicated to producing results as well as working effectively both with a team and individually.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jul 2006-October 2008 Marketing Assistant
Hunter Douglas Southeast (Pinellas Park, FL)
• Managed Southeast regional co-op advertising program.
• Designed and developed marketing materials (i.e. brochures, flyers, logos and promotional items) and dealer advertisements featured in local newspapers and magazines.
• Wrote quarterly articles for Hunter Douglas Windows of Our World magazine.
• Layout designer and writer for trimester newsletter Illuminations.
• Coordinated and managed the Home Show Display booth rental to HDSE dealers.
• Assisted with event planning, promotions, SAP and collateral sales reporting. Managed and tracked promotional item orders.
• Conceptualized and managed two Websites: HDFAB.com and hunterdouglassoutheast.com.
• Completed John Jenson’s “Your Professional Best” training seminar in December 2006 and basic level of Fabricator Sales Institute training.
Nov 2004-Jun 2006 Service Coordinator
Kforce Professional Staffing (Tampa, FL)
• Accountable for consultant, client and sales support, payroll resolutions, research and training of new employees.
• Responsible for client acquisitions/retention/relations for major corporations such as Dell, OfficeMax and Honeywell.
• Promoted from Candidate Response Representative (Nov 2004-Aug 2005).
May 2004-Oct 2004 Contemporary Marketing Team Member
Anheuser-Busch Entertainment Corp/Busch Gardens (Tampa, FL)
• Worked to build and maintain relationships with frontline hospitality staff in the beach area markets.
• Promoted the park and new attractions to local businesses and general public.
• Liaison and onsite escort to local radio and television stations.
• Team support of varying responsibilities to park promotions department.
EDUCATION
Aug 2000 - May 2004 Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in Advertising
The University of Tampa (Tampa FL)
Mar 2004-Apr 2004 Intern, WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)
Apr 2004-May 2004 Intern, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (Tampa, FL)
July 2008 Completed a two week Dreamweaver CS3 course at St. Petersburg College (St. Petersburg, FL)
SKILLS
• Skilled in Marketing Coordination, Event Planning, and Project Management.
• Proficient in Windows and Macintosh platform computer systems.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat 8.0, PageMaker, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Front Page and SAP.
• Experience in Dreamweaver CS3, HTML, Final Cut Pro, Macromedia and PeopleSoft.
ACTIVITIES
• Independent Marketing Consultant
o Assists small businesses with strategic marketing plans to increase business and maximize revenue.
o Creates mission statements for local businesses.
o Designs marketing materials including brochures, flyers, business cards and logos for small businesses and events.
• Independent Filmmaker
o Produced a demo reel for use in auditions.
o Produced and directed a short documentary and short film.
• Volunteer Work
o Reading tutor with Ivy Reading AKAdemy for West Tampa Elementary School.
o Team lead for Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society with Hunter Douglas Southeast.