Nicole Ferrell
Springfield, MA 01103
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Energetic, adaptable self-starter with experience in event management, fundraising and community program coordination and marketing, as well as newspaper and magazine writing, editing and design. Exceptional work ethic, networking, communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced in local research, public relations, advertising, website design and managing staff, deadlines and budgets. Positive, can-do attitude; able to build productive relationships with outside constituencies.
EXPERIENCE
June 2011-March 2012
Texas RoadHouse – Marketing Manager
Springfield, MA
Develop and implement marketing strategy to increase revenue and market share.
Book, organize and host events, fundraisers and community services, representing
the restaurant at various venues. Oversee all public relations and advertising.
Recognized for exceptional performance in booking new events, visiting businesses
and schools, and increasing sales and guest count – placing second among all stores
from Maine to Long Island.
Mar 2010-April 2011
Business West and the Health Care News
Springfield, MA
Responsible for researching potential advertising clients as well as designing and providing input on advertisements. Provide updates to publication’s website.
2009-2011
The Republican
Springfield, MA
Contributed several articles that were published in this Springfield daily newspaper (circulation: 62,819).
2007-2011
The Yellow Jacket
Springfield, MA
Progressed from staff writer (2007) to design director (2008) to editor-in-chief (2009-2011) of college newspaper, producing 16-26-page monthly papers. Responsible for assigning and editing articles, managing staff and schedules, formatting and designing the entire paper, as well as budgeting, marketing and designing advertising space. Represented the newspaper’s interests with college administration and student government.
2004-2010
Hallmark
Mount Sinai, NY
As store supervisor, responsibilities included managing staff, overseeing inventory and interfacing with customers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – Communications, American International College, 2011
REFERENCES
Available upon request