Ø  Marketing and communication professional with experience encompassing a broad scope of writing/editing literature, administering company website, and managing publication content.

Ø  Excel in achieving organizational goals through data collection, team collaboration, and resolving issues to meet strict deadlines.

Ø  Dynamic analytical, team leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Ø  Technically proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Quark XPress, Photoshop, InDesign, and Macintosh OS X.

 

Master of Arts in Strategic Communication, 2010, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, MN

  3.6 cumulative GPA

  Completed research and 2 capstone projects on student perceptions and performed analysis of a neighborhood business association s branding campaign.

 

Bachelor of Arts in Music, 1998 Brigham Young University-Provo, UT

 

 

Minnesota Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Minneapolis, MN            02/2001-Present

Communication Assistant (09/2005-Present)

  Author features for monthly publications by collecting data through subject interviews and research.

  Administer database to update conference website as well as assist with redevelopment initiatives by recording information from user focus groups.

  Track social media promotions, such as Facebook, to publicize annual conference.

  Create marketing literature including fliers, brochures, newsletters, and promotional materials using Adobe publishing suite.

  Contribute dynamic organizational and analytical skills to provide service/support initiatives and verify information for internal and external communication and technical projects.

  Publish electronic marketing campaigns by writing and editing a weekly e-newsletter and other email announcements.

 

Support Team Generalist (02/2001-09/2004)

  Wrote articles and features for quarterly publication by conducting interviews to gather information.

  Applied strong communication and editing skills to proofread brochures, letters, and other materials and approving each for printing.

  Designed innovative marketing materials including fliers, brochures, and newsletters using Publisher and Quark Xpress.

  Managed data for several sections of the conference website.

  Provided administrative support for a variety of special projects by compiling directories, organizing library, and coordinating mailings.

 

City of Minneapolis-Housing Inspections Division, Minneapolis, MN                                  10/2000-02/2001

Office Support Specialist II (temporary)

  Issued rental licenses to Minneapolis landlords.

  Oversaw training initiatives for organizational procedures and database entry to maximize productivity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primera Technology, Plymouth, MN                                                                                    07/1998-10/2000

Corporate Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

  Answered calls and provided information; assisted all departments by drafting correspondence, maintaining/updating database and files, and processing orders.

 

 

Associated Church Press, 09/2005-Present

Board Member (04/2009-Present)

 

United Methodist Association of Communicators, 09/2005-Present

 

Transit for Livable Communities

 

 

Date

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a communications or market research capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

With my progressive experience in driving business success through communication assistant and marketing roles, I feel I will benefit your organization. Throughout my work history, I have consistently met strict deadlines for marketing publications while collecting data for articles and features with subject interviews. During these roles, I have developed sharp analytical and project management skills to administer content of company websites and drive branding awareness.

 

Some of my key responsibilities include:

 

  Marketing Communication: Author features for monthly publications by collecting data through subject interviews and research; track social media promotions, such as Facebook, to publicize annual conference.

  Market Research: Contribute dynamic organizational and analytical skills to provide service/support initiatives and verify information for internal and external communication and technical projects.

  Information Management: Managed data for several sections of the conference website; administer database to update conference website as well as assist with redevelopment initiatives by recording information from user focus groups.

 

To complement this background, I possess a master s degree in communication.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. My goal is to transition my experience, creativity, and enthusiasm to your organization. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy