Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

MARKETING and COMMUNICATION
Certified project manager and versatile marketing professional with diverse industry experience has exceptional organizational and planning skills. Experienced in internal/external email marketing, message communication, public relations, and partnership building.

Demonstrated success record in:
 Working with ad agencies and media strategizing marketing tactics for television and print
 Implementing creative campaigns targeted at end-user
 Motivating staff to overcome differences and promote change
 Initiating and executing new ideas that benefit the organization

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Project Management • Presentation Expertise • Consultative Sales Process
• Public Relations • Email Content • Strategic Planning
• Team Building • Event Planning & Execution • Relationship Management

Work History

• American Institute of Architects, Georgia Association
• Director of Marketing and Communications
• September 2006 to December 2010

• Quickly expanded job responsibilities based on willingness to take on new tasks, proven project management, leadership, planning and strategic problem solving skills
  • Restructured and improved email distribution to membership through new format and targeted distribution resulting in 28-35% open rate (10% above industry average)
  • Implemented new website into organization resulting in 10% more site visits by membership and non-members
  • Governed profession design awards program for four years showing a 25% increase in registrations
  • Created membership surveys and polls to gather data resulting in more relevant decision making
  • Developed employee online newsletters, printed magazines and online and printed annual reports
  • Collaborated with staff, volunteers and vendors to produce multiple events throughout the year for six to 1000+ attendees
  • Created timelines for event flow and due dates resulting in streamlined event planning