Position Type:

Full-time

Desired Experience:

3 - 5

Salary Range:

55000 - 60000 Yearly

OBJECTIVE    

      Accomplished, creative marketing pro with ten years’ experience in growing revenue for diverse client base seeks to leverage strong communications, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving background in a challenging project management position.   

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

*       Proven commitment to delivering products, services and communications to the right audiences, using the right message, at the right time. Track record of progressive responsibility in design, support and tactical execution of strategic marketing programs. 

*      Disciplined critical thinker with solid multi-tasking, time management and contingency planning expertise. 

*      Excellent motivator, listener, and public speaker, comfortable with all audiences and communication styles. Background includes acting (commercials, film) and independent film scripting, editing and promotion.

*       Conversational in Spanish; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Photoshop of desktop applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT/ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT On-Site Consultant, November 2006 – Present

*      Hanley Wood Marketing:

   * Lead internal project teams, working closely with Creative, Online and Copy Writing departments.

*      Deluxe Corporation:

    * Managed agency and client collaborations to execute custom Point of Sale marketing campaigns.

*     Best Buy Corporation:

     * Drafted proposals and made presentations to internal clients for new program initiatives.

ACCOUNT MANAGER, Customer Elation, Bloomington, Minnesota, 2005 - 2006

*        Developed, implemented and managed direct marketing initiatives for major provider of specialized communications solutions. Clients included Costco, Medtronic, Thomson West and The Toro Company.       

*        Generated more than $500,000 in annual revenue by creating customer interaction improvement strategies that effectively blend telecommunications services, web support and direct mail fulfillment. 

PROJECT MANAGER, Cox Target Media, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2004 - 2005

*        Created advertising themes, copy and layout designs for Cox Target Media’s $1 billion Valpak and Valpak.com, the most recognized direct mail advertising brand in North America.

*      Averaged 105% return on monthly company objectives by aggressively developing new business and cultivating exceptional client relationships.

BUSINESS MANAGER, Unite Here, (Local 17) Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2001 - 2004

*       Implemented internal communications and media relations for 5,000 Twin Cities area union members employed in apparel and textile manufacturing, distribution and retail, food services and hospitality trades.  

*        Negotiated and managed collective bargaining agreements on union’s behalf with 25 metropolitan hotels/restaurants.

CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE, DHL WORLDWIDE, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 1996 - 2001

*       Contributed to bottom-line growth and corporate visibility by recommending placement of self-serve kiosks within downtown Minneapolis Skyway system.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota (1996)