career objective                              

results-driven communications specialist eager to contribute outstanding public relations, marketing, and writing skills toward supporting the employer optimize financial performance by implementing creative solutions

profile                                                

ø  offer solid experience in marketing and public relations, with expertise in developing and producing highly effective traditional and online campaigns; additional experience in film production

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention; demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to client-specific needs and resolve customer issues

ø  generate news articles and corporate press releases, author substantive texts for publication, pitch ideas and contribute to conceptualizations, and provide creative support for client initiatives

ø  proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets; develop internet presence, utilize grassroots and conventional marketing tactics, and coordinate special events to drive awareness, interest, and revenues

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations in deadline-driven environments; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; cultivate long term connections and grow far-reaching network of industry contacts

ø  motivated team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

microsoft word ~ powerpoint ~ excel ~ frontpage ~ publisher ~ adobe photoshop ~ indesign ~ final cut pro

professional experience                

marketing associate, customer value partners / black turtle media, fairfax, va                                                                     10/07 c present  

         successfully perform concurrent marketing positions for this established customer lifecycle management (clm) consulting firm and its subsidiary media business venture dedicated to providing creative advertising solutions

         facilitate internal and external communications; author cvp s newsletter and statements, ensure proper documentation of activities, maintain dialog with consultants, and contribute to the development of case studies and white papers

         serve as head of marketing department for btm; plan and participate in special events, cultivate strategic alliances and secure sponsorships, produce and disseminate press releases, and generate increased interest

         manage all aspects of internet development efforts; create content and copy, interview guests, maintain and update site blog, and provide user assistance

 

volunteer video editor, the jane goodall institute, arlington, va                                                                                                           2/08 c 6/08

         accurately logged footage and made recommendations for its use in television programming

 

staff writer, the daily aztec, san diego, ca                                                                                                                                               2/04 c 6/07

         applied strong writing skills toward authoring engaging reviews, feature stories, and editorials for tempo, city, and travel/adventure sections of san diego state university paper serving a population of approximately 40,000           

         strategically repositioned numerous newspaper articles for television through efficient rewriting, shooting, and editing

 

marketing intern, contiki travel, anaheim, ca                                                                                                                                            7/06 c 5/07

         effectively increased interest and penetration in youth travel services as san diego state campus representative; participated in on-campus events, authored website and newsletter articles, maintained travel experience blog, and performed pr responsibilities

 

stand-in / photo double / featured extra, background san diego, san diego, ca                                                                           8/06 c 3/07     

         gained valuable experience in television production while fulfilling multiple roles for the show veronica mars

 

author, college prowler, inc., pittsburgh, pa                                                                                                                                               5/05 c 6/05      

         authored san diego state university: off the record and co-authored california colleges; conducted extensive research and scores of interviews to successfully write and edit a 100+ page guidebook available in san diego barnes & noble locations and through amazon.com

education                                           

b.a. in journalism c  english & television, film, new media production minors, san diego state university, san diego, ca            2007

 

~ professional development & affiliations ~

aptra broadcast reporting academy: news production ~ radio/tv news writing & editing ~ public affairs news reporting ~

business aspects of tv/film production ~ film/video aesthetics ~ law of mass communication ~ principles of journalism ~

gathering & reporting information ~ magazine article writing ~ international advertising ~ oral communication ~ mass communication ~

telecom & film writing ~ principles of economics

member, screen actors guild

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include strong experience in marketing, public relations, journalism, and film production.  i excel at developing innovative communications that drive interest in diverse populations, and am adept at determining client-specific strategies.  my superior written and verbal communication skills have consistently proven instrumental to my success.  i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward varied projects, including conducting celebrity and political interviews, creating marketing campaigns, developing web presence, coordinating event participation, and building solid referral networks.  to complement this background, i offer a b.a. in journalism and extensive professional development.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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