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objective

driven professional with solid background in both for profit and non-profit arenas, as well as marketing/promotion, fundraising and public relations, eager to contribute talents toward actively supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing performance.

profile

ø  offer progressive experience in program/project management, strategic planning/development and sales, with comprehensive management background.

ø  entrusted with achieving optimal utilization of human and financial resources through proactive workflow planning/coordination and budget administration.

ø  effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and performance.

ø  proactively train, develop and direct motivated teams and create a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.

ø  dynamic negotiation, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, staff, customers, vendors, consultants, government officials and community members.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; diffuse difficult situations with tact and ease.

key achievements

ø  optimized revenue streams by leading creative restructuring of brand and strategically launching new brand and messaging campaigns.

ø  doubled business income on the web/direct response every year for 3 years and generated over $300k in cost savings by implementing processes, procedures and systems for customer chain software, product order systems, fulfillments system and customer service and response systems.

ø  championed e-commerce start-up of web store and managed consultants on the systems including monster commerce shopping cart, gateway processors, paypal and verisign.

ø  played a key role in building brand identity, facilitating competitive market leveraging and creating a positive public image.

ø  nominated for ywca women in leadership due to exceptional accomplishments.

ø  won 3 project awards and volunteer of the year honoree at crystal lake jaycees.

professional experience

total living network c chicago, il & aurora, il                                                                                 2004-2008        

marketing/distribution director, product manager

  reporting directly to the president/ceo and cfo, managed all aspects of marketing/distribution and brand awareness of company projects/products and subsidiaries.

  contributed industry expertise and dynamic leadership skills in overseeing broad range of special projects included managing film and tv program investments with outside producers.

  cost-effectively allocated, administered and controlled project budgets.

  strategically planned and coordinated timelines, schedules and workflow to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting company needs.

  innovatively designed, developed and implemented targeted marketing strategies to maximize brand awareness through creation of media kit and campaigns. 

  proactively built and established key relationships and liaised effectively with key decision makers and stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, talent and producers, potential partners, distributors.

  conducted comprehensive review and analysis to prepare detailed charts, income versus expenditures, campaign tracking, media tracking reports, analytical comparisons and web traffic evaluations.

 

 

 

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northern fox valley area convention and visitors bureau - elgin, il                                                  2001-2004

marketing and public relations director /communications manager

  relied upon to lend expertise toward leading and managing all marketing, communications and public relations for 14 communities in the regional area.

  significantly enhanced company image by initiating branding campaign and launching logo, related ads and sales materials.

  promoted tourism industry throughout the region and national/international outlets by collaborating extensively with hotels, restaurants, outdoor venues, attractions and cultural organizations.

  achieved 40% reduction in spending while improving quality and efficiency by streamlining current processes in the department.

  won the prestigious annual governor s conference on tourism for best web design.

  strategically launched/facilitated special events, dinners, luncheons and press conferences to boost market awareness and drive growth

  demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills in working directly with administrators, presidents and staff of various cities, villages, chamber of commerce and economic development organizations, as well as state-level department officials.

 

challenger learning center                                                                                                   1997-2000

executive director

  demonstrating sharp business acumen and leadership, have successfully launched, developed and managed a non-profit organization, with broad-scope responsibility for all areas of operations.

  raised approximately $.5 million through various innovative campaign strategies for the start-up phase.

  drafted, updated and maintained the organization s business plan, organizational status (501c3), bylaws, articles of incorporation, and board structure.

  maximized resources through funding, grant writing, donor relations management and corporate giving programs.

  prepared and delivered engaging and educational powerpoint presentations at multiple groups, events, organizations, associations, schools, city officials and counties in the regional area.

  managed press and media releases including serving as spokesperson on television and radio interviews.

 

prior experience

 

pitney bowes - arlington hts., il

area sales executive, senior sales executive

technical skills

microsoft office, excel, powerpoint, ms project works, constant contact e-newsletters, ordermotion order entry and fulfillment system, various database systems (outlook, access, filemaker), google analytics (web hits/traffic reporting analyzer), google scheduler, various graphic programs (adobe, publisher, in-design, quark), film clip and product placements on you-tube, achimi, axiom, amazon.com, various customer order and response systems (paypal, verisign, monster commerce shopping cart), e-marketing software (go daddy, survey monkey, constant contact), t-marketing concepts and downloadable product offers, blu-ray formats, web design formats, direct response 800# service and software (voice and automated)

professional affiliations

american advertising and marketing assoc.

women in media

ywca

crystal lake jaycees

mchenry county tourism committee - executive committee member, treasurer

various community committees - festivals, fundraising

enhancing elgin image committee

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a broad-range background in operations management, marketing/promotion and public relations, with extensive management experience.  from leading high performance teams and facilitating superior staff development to reducing operating costs and executing proactive organizational processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic leader.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing financial and human resources to generate optimal results.  among my accomplishments, i:

 

ø  optimized revenue streams by leading creative restructuring of brand and strategically launching new brand and messaging campaigns.

ø  doubled business income on the web/direct response every year for 3 years and generated over $300k in cost savings by implementing processes, procedures and systems for customer chain software, product order systems, fulfillments system and customer service and response systems.

ø  championed e-commerce start-up of web store and managed consultants on the systems including monster commerce shopping cart, gateway processors, paypal and verisign.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

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