Marketing/ Event Planning

Kristen C. Fischer

** ******** *****, ******, ** 01756

Cell: 508-***-**** E-Mail: ************@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Creative, enthusiastic, and committed to professional excellence

• Easily adapts to new concepts and situations

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint

WORK EXPERIENCE:

5/09- Present Loved: A Consignment Boutique Whitinsville, MA

Owner

• Oversee all store operations

• Develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.

1/08- 05/09 Foothills Theatre Company Worcester, MA

Marketing Director

• Developed and implemented the overall marketing plan for the theatre

• Composed and distributed press releases, media listings, and monthly newsletter

• Coordinated press openings for each show with over 200 Press and VIP in attendance

• Designed and edited posters, print ads, and all materials used for marketing

• Coordinated and designed the playbill for each show

• Negotiated all media trades, playbill advertising, and corporate sponsorships

• Planned and executed strategies for subscription and single ticket sales and campaigns

9/07-1/08 UMass Memorial Foundation Worcester, MA

Event Assistant (Temporary position)

• Planned and implemented various events to support the Foundation

• Managed registration process and all on-site logistics

• Worked as a liaison with board members, volunteers, and staff involved with major fund raising efforts

Partner Promotion Milton, MA

8/07 – 9/07 Event Management Staff (Temporary position)

• Responsible for the execution of promotional events

• Managed on-site staff

• Brand ambassador for sponsoring company

Comcast Cable Corporation Taunton, MA

11/03 – 06/06 Administrative Assistant

• Implemented a new filing system for employee record maintenance

• Coordinated and staffed open houses for hiring events

• Established and coordinated an employee recognition program

6/05- 8/05 Marketing Internship

• Organized and staffed weekly Public Relation events

• Attended weekly sales strategy meetings

• Compiled a demographic database

EDUCATION:

Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI

Associate of Science, Advertising Communication (Cum Laude) March 2005

Bachelors of Science, Marketing (Cum Laude) August 2006

M.B.A. Global Business Leadership (Cum Laude) August 2007

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