Thought Leadershp, Marketing and Advertising
Resume:
Jane Rabideau-Payne
**** ********* **, ***** ******, MI 49546
E-mail: **********@*******.***
Cell: 616-***-****
Goal
Take on a lead role as a Marketing Manager or Director of Editing for an innovative consumer-based, Christian oriented corporation
Key Strengths and Competencies
Positive marketing and management team member with 10+ years of experience
Experience in primary research, focus groups, and survey development
Expertise in developing marketing plans and budgets for a distribution and retail company
Addressed channel specific marketing for multiple products and multiple retail locations
Proficient in customer management software and many other computer software programs
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent consulting, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Education
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Graduated with Honors
Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
Masters of Arts Degree, Educational Psychology and Counseling
Graduated with Honors
Professional Experience
Advertising & Marketing Manager
Williams Distributing/Williams Kitchen & Bath
658 Richmond Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI
October 2000- February 2009
Analyzed brand marketing data and corporate goals
Communicated a branding and advertising strategy and detailed marketing plans
Executed marketing and advertising plans for 13 retail showroom locations
Created customer loyalty program, trade shows, magazine ads, customer materials
Developed and presented seminars, organized a speaker series
Planned to the trade and customer events
Worked with GMAC and 5/3 Bank to create Consumer Finance Programs
Researched sales/customer management software programs
General Manager for 3 years with a staff of 20+, responsible for budget and P/L
Received Silver, Platinum, Gold and President’s Achievement Awards
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E-mail: ***********@*******.***
Cell: 616-***-****
Sales & Marketing Associate/Manager
Windquest Companies and Windquest Group, LLC
Windquest Drive, Holland, MI and Ottawa Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI
January 1994- June 1999
Supported the sales team with materials, design programs, and direct mail
Cold called key personnel in hospitals throughout the US, using ACT software
Created and operated a concept retail store for their home organization products
Additional Experience and Volunteer Work
Volunteer for God’s Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, Community Build Day
Advisory Board member for Career Transitions Center of West Michigan
Wrote e-blasts, e-newsletters, e-magazines using multiple contact lists
Created business letterhead, business cards, quote forms, and more for small businesses
Region 8 Planning Commission, Lincoln School and Park School intern
Program Evaluator for the GRPS for state and federal grants
Acted as an Educational Consultant for Jostens Corporation
Provided interim leadership for Forest Hills Cultural Arts District Program
Provided research editing services for Aquinas and GVSU professors
Professional References
Dave Burges
V.P. Business Development
Great Lake Scripps
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Deb Bailey
V.P. Communications
Steelcase Corporation
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Vivian Chan-Dryer
Buyer
Meijer
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