Tech-savvy Marketing/Sales/Advertising Support Specialist (santa rosa)

Dear Hiring Manager,

As the current Marketing Manager for a local real estate company, and previously as the Event Coordinator for New Generation Media, my responsibilities include(d):

• Establishing and executing multi-media marketing plans, creating consistent branding, and marketing communications
• Desktop support, hardware/software upgrades, general PC preventative maintenance, and website management/development
• Creation and implementation of efficient business systems, procedures, and presentation collateral, including graphic design and advanced formatting
• Managing office operations, multiple timelines, team communications, customer service/support, and website management/development

My prior work at Section M Magazine provided me with practical experience in sales, billing (AR/AP, Quickbooks), and supervising a staff of 15-20 interns. In addition, I managed a successful musical group for 4 years, booking national/international tours and negotiating contracts with promoters.

I'm not satisfied with the growth potential at my current job and had previously reached the highest level of growth at New Generation Media. The search for a winning team continues and I look forward to sharing my experiences with a hiring manager who is seeking a qualified support professional.

Sincerely,

OBJECTIVE

EXPERIENCE

• Currently manage all marketing, advertising, and recruiting activities for real estate and lending firm. 6 new agents hired in Q4, 2005; launched successful branding campaign in Q4, 2005, driving over 40k unique visitors to newly built website and generating numerous leads for new agents.
• Responsible for establishing marketing plans for 2 companies and 8 independent contractors; including marketing communications, graphic design, and presentation collateral.
• In charge of monitoring two company websites, including content, email accounts, and coordination with vendors.
• Duties also include proposing new marketing initiatives, managing office operations, website development/maintenance, and tech support.

2001 to 2005. Event Coordinator, New Generation Media, Santa Rosa, CA

• Managed planning and support for national multi-media sales events. Vital part of a team that brought a start up company to profitability in 3 years; over $3 million in sales Q4, 2004.
• Responsible for timeline creation and execution, research and development, establishing sales goals/package structure, and event coordination with affiliate management.
• Duties included arranging travel itineraries for national sales teams, design and layout of sales collateral, web site management, and IT related tasks such as desktop support, hardware upgrades, PC rebuilds, and general preventative maintenance.

1999 to 2001. Business Manager, Section M Magazine, Santa Rosa, CA

• Managed sales/marketing, advertising accounts, and billing (A/R, A/P). Tripled advertising revenue in 6 months; $12K in monthly billing at time of departure.
• Responsible for live show promotion; including booking, A & R, and graphic design (print and Internet) of promotional materials. Supervised a staff of 25 distributors and event personnel.
• Duties included creative consulting for clients, management of advertising accounts, and supervision of magazine distribution (15,000 issues), throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties, the East Bay , and San Francisco .

1995 to 1999. Manager/Booking Agent, Diesel Boy (musical group), Santa Rosa, CA

• Planned and managed nine European and North American tours.
• Responsible for contract negotiation, route planning, venue booking, radio/Internet promotions, and merchandising.
• Duties included creating a marketing plan (ROI for band merchandise) and merchandise design conception.

• Ability to analyze complex scenarios, recognize potential problems, and offer objective solutions
• Extensive experience managing multiple projects and timelines
• Proven track record in achieving goals and meeting deadlines
• Superior ability to troubleshoot common PC/office related problems
• Advanced working knowledge of the following PC-based applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, QuickBooks, ACT, Page Maker, Front Page, Dream Weaver, and various preventative maintenance utilities