Resume
OBJECTIVE
I wish to combine my graphic and web design, event planning, social networking and public relations talents to assist businesses with growth and continued success. I tell your story and help build your brand.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Marketing Communications Consultant
Vino & Vinyasa, Salem, OR — April 2009-present
- Produce and promote wine and wellness events that bring Yoga to Oregon vineyards
- Connecting guests to property results in dramatic increase in tasting room sales and wine club memberships
Poizen Ideas, Las Vegas, NV — Jan. 2000-present
- Design print and online promotional campaigns for numerous clients and in-house projects
- Maintain network of web sites including content, graphics and search engine placement
- Design print and online concert marketing materials, send press releases and coordinate print advertising
- Negotiate performer contracts; develop co-promotions and partnerships with complementary companies
- Coordinate numerous sold-out and well-publicized events under contract with bars and nightclubs
- Creation of themed special events and fundraisers
- Highly skilled at search engine keyword optimization and promotion via social networking
- Garnered 100,000 page views per day, and Alexa Top 1,000 site ranking for Sopranoland.com
On-call Production Assistant — Nov. 2003-May 2006
- Music: Linkin Park, The Strokes/Kings of Leon (GoldenVoice), Simon & Garfunkel (Fantasma), and more
- TV: Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen 2”, ABC’s “The Next Best Thing”
- On-air Talent: Comedy Central’s “Beat The Geeks,” E! “True Hollywood Story: The Sopranos, ” Fox News
Geekazoid and Friends, Las Vegas, NV — June 1998-Dec. 1999
- In-house web, print designer/office manager for computer networking start-up
- Created pricing brochures, company newsletter and email communication with customers
SESCOM, Inc., Henderson, NV — July 1992-May 1998
- Created all corporate identity, sales materials and trade show displays for electronics manufacturer
Listings Coordinator/Staff Writer
CityLife, Las Vegas, NV — April 2007-Sept. 2008
- Compiled comprehensive event calendar entries and maintained press contacts
- Assisted Arts & Entertainment Editor in managing story assignments for 12 staff and freelancers writers
- Pitched and wrote cover and feature stories; worked as photo assistant
- Winner - Best Critical Writing, Third Place, Nevada Press Association Awards 2008
Freelance Writer
Portland Drinks Examiner, Portland, OR — Feb. 2009-present
- Write articles focusing on products and events specific to Oregon and/or the greater Portland area
- Receiving above-average page view counts, and Top 5 ranking among National and Portland Examiners
CityLife, Las Vegas, NV — Jan. 2009-present and Jan. 2003-Sept. 2003
- Contribute CD reviews; with a primary focus on garage, punk, roots and alt-country music
Las Vegas Weekly, Las Vegas, NV — Sept. 2002-Dec. 2002
- Wrote "Vegas Au-Go-Go," a weekly 500-word music and entertainment column
Affiliate Marketing Manager
Cruisin' USA/BowlingShirt.com, St. Louis, MO — Jan. 2002-Dec. 2005
- Developed and launched affiliate marketing program; recruited and reviewed applicants
- Tracked ad exposures, click-through rates and sales for more than 200 affiliates
- Designed graphics for sales campaigns; composed monthly e-mail newsletter
- Worked with top-selling associates to generate more than $100,000 in net sales during the first half of 2005
EDUCATION
CCSN - Graphic Arts Program (3 credits to graduation)
UNLV - General Requirements
LBCC - Graphic Arts Program
Excellent references, award-winning writing samples and comprehensive design portfolio available.