advertising/communications expert

Location:

United States

Posted:

February 12, 2012

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Resume:

Isaac Chevako

Tel: 414-***-****

Email: *****.*******@*****.***

Education

o University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

o Degree: Communications

o Focus: Communication Science and Rhetorical Strategies

o Madison Media Institute

o Degree: Associate of Arts - Recording & Music Technology

o Focus: Audio Technology

Software Experience

o Word/PowerPoint/Excel

o Outlook

o Photoshop/Illustrator

o Pro Tools/Logic Pro/Ableton

o Final Cut/Premier/Vegas Pro

Work History

Lindsay, Stone, and Briggs – Madison, WI

Interim Traffic Manager/Creative Intern

o Originally hired as a creative intern, I served as the interim traffic/project manager while the full-time manager was on maternity leave.

• Created production schedules and worked with the creative directors, designers, and writers to maintain project timelines

• Was responsible for trafficking all media assets to clients and vendors, and making sure all materials were in the proper format

• Made sure that ongoing campaigns, including monthly direct mailings and rotating online interactive media, were maintaining schedules.

o After the full-time manager returned, I resumed my role as a creative intern.

• Helped creative teams led by art directors to concept campaigns

• Assisted in creative implementation for campaigns through creative conception, copywriting, and audio recording/editing

• Co-wrote, recorded/edited LSB’s “We’re Moving” interactive animation, which was recognized by Communication Arts magazine, and can be found at http://www.lsb.com/moving/homepage.html

Sony Creative – Madison, WI

Audio/Visual Customer Service and Technical Support Intern

o Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills in a customer service and technical support role

o Provided troubleshooting for users of Sony professional audio and video software, while maintaining full working knowledge of all Sony video and audio editing software

o “Exceeded internship expectations” (Supervisor quote)

• Entered a Technical Support role almost immediately, with little training needed

• Posted above-average sales numbers for a part-time Customer Service employee

David Dow Chiropractic – Madison, WI; Fall 2010

Public Relations Intern

o Coordinated marketing events:

• For example, I helped set up a marketing booth at the Willy Street Fair, and also successfully set up our marketing/community outreach event called “Massage-A-Teacher,” where I contacted local schools and offered a free massage day. I created fliers and sign-up sheets, and helped them set up a date/time where we sent in a massage therapist. Through this community outreach, we created valuable community awareness, and gained almost 20 new customers

o Designed, wrote copy for, and distributed monthly direct emails

o Attended health fairs and communicated with other health professionals and potential clients, raising awareness about our company

EMI/Capitol Records – Los Angeles, CA; Summer 2010

Promotions and Marketing Intern

o Daily updated Excel master tour schedule for all bands under the label

o Stocked, catalogued, and maintained promotional materials including artwork, CD’s, and posters

o Created promotional posters using Photoshop for retail marketing campaigns

o Attended sponsored social events and gained valuable networking experience

WORT Community Radio – Madison, WI; 10/2009-6/10

Assistant to Music Director

o Daily updated digital music library

o Reviewed incoming music for inclusion