QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Award-winning, dynamic, and talented professional offering progressive years of experience in account management, advertising, and web site creation. Proven ability in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies and plans to achieve corporate goals and objectives. Offer high-caliber qualifications in producing a design that will be attractive to the target user and that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the web site. Accustomed to working with diverse people, adapt to cultures, and provide innovative network solutions. Extremely capable in competitive, team-oriented, and challenging situations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Web site Design and Development - Business Management and Operations
- Creative Writing, Editing, and Researching - Marketing and Advertising Campaigns
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building - Outstanding Customer Service and Relations
- Time Management and Prioritization - Superior Interpersonal and Public Speaking Skills
- Organized with Strong Analytical Abilities - Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making - Articulate Oral and Written Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 2004–2008
IMPERIAL FLAVORS - MILWAUKEE, WI
- Assumed various responsibilities such as assembly worker, delivery driver, fork lift operator and soda unit installer
- Designed and created corporate current web site utilizing Adobe Flash to keep the user engaged while presenting substantial company information
- Primarily held responsible for promoting Arctic Ice Energy Drink
- Instrumental in concocting, packaging, and preparing soda for shipment to local bars and groceries
- Innovated and developed effective marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, and sales promotions
- Built and cultivated long-term quality relationships with customers to provide total satisfaction as well as to generate referrals and repeat business
WAITER 2000–2005
ARMELI’S MEAT N’ PLACE - STONE BANK, WI
- Greeted and served food and beverages to customers at tables in a courteous manner
- Took patrons' orders and entered orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Communicated with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services as well as to address and resolve issues / concerns under time constraints
SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR 2000–2001
OLYMPIA HIGHLANDS - OCONOMOWOC, WI
- Provided instructions to children and adults on how to improve their snowboarding skills
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for the sport, patience in teaching, and excellence in guest service
MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE
ADOBE FLASH WORK:
Freelance Web Design Company, Nieuwenpowers Studios
http://www.nieuwenpowers.com
http://www.imperialflavors.com
http://students.uww.edu/PowersML07/352/stonecast2.html
Colin the Colon
http://students.uww.edu/PowersML07/352/gramma/gramma.html
** Winner - Best Interactive Conversation, Play Expo, 2008 **
http://students.uww.edu/NieuwenhNR14/271/
HTML WORK:
Imperial Flavors Web site
http://students.uww.edu/NieuwenhNR14/270/final/otherpage.html
Class Work
http://students.uww.edu/NieuwenhNR14/270/
EDUCATION
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BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR IN ADVERTISING, MINOR IN MULTIMEDIA AND DESIGN
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI: Dec 2008
CERTIFICATION
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Olympia Snowboard Instructor, Level 4
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER, WHITEWATER, WI
Won the Best Interactive Conversation in 2008 Play Expo
Received the Best Children’s Book 2003 award in Creative Writing Fair
ACTIVITIES
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Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity and
Volunteer, Fairhaven Retirement Community / Fairhaven Nursing Home
Student Representative, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at ITSEC Interactive Expo, Orlando FL
Student Representative, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2009 Play Expo
TECHINICAL PROFICIENCIES
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Proficient in Adobe Flash and HTML; Expert in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite; typing speed of 60 wpm