http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/204922?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/204922?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:48:19 GMT Most recently updated answers by Colleen Goidel http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232505?answer_class=AnswerBase Studied piano pedagogy, prepared to teach music in public schools. Minored in marketing as a back-up plan in case I didn't like teaching. Graduated cum laude with a 3.8 average. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:48:19 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232505?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232491?answer_class=AnswerBase I was hired as PR assistant, helping with internal and external communications and media relations. After a year I was promoted to PR manager. I led media tours, served as liaison for press, wrote press releases and brochures, managed photo shoots. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:45:22 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232491?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232480?answer_class=AnswerBase Helped produce new-product rollouts for regional bottler meetings. Duties ranged from administrative assistance to proofing slides to onsite event coordination. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:42:14 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232480?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232473?answer_class=AnswerBase Wrote/edited/proofread print and interactive marketing collateral for UPS, Georgia-Pacific, Piedmont Hospital, American Cancer Society, Multiple Benefits Services, Folio Z, WestWayne, Clarion Marketing & Communications, J. Walter Thompson, Larsen-Juhl, Form Design & Marketing, Function Design, Mindflex Interactive Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:39:06 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232473?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232468?answer_class=AnswerBase * Strengthened the hospital's internal and external marketing-communication efforts by implementing and managing a 12-month master production schedule for its quarterly consumer magazine, quarterly employee newsletter and weekly employee news bulletin * Improved internal communication efforts by developing and producing brand-driven in-house marketing collateral and ghostwriting effective executive communiqu??s * Developed a consistent, high-quality library of corporate photography by directing ongoing photo shoots Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:37:17 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232468?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232464?answer_class=AnswerBase * Increased monetary donations to this non-profit hospital by transforming its 40-page quarterly consumer magazine (circulation 60,000) from a bland, weakly designed b/w publication into a brand-oriented, tactical, full-color marketing centerpiece * Fortified Piedmont's public image by developing strategic story ideas that supported emerging medical advancements at the hospital and emphasized its 100-year legacy of medical excellence * Delivered a consistently high-quality product by cultivating and managing a top-notch creative team of designers, writers and photographers Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:35:13 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232464?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232460?answer_class=AnswerBase * Met and often exceeded client expectations by successfully leading a five-person creative team through several projects simultaneously, from kick-off through post-project review * Built client loyalty by providing unsurpassed service and smoothly leading clients through the complex process of interactive media production * Guaranteed projects built to spec by compiling, maintaining and adhering to project-specifications documents * Ensured timely project delivery by establishing and overseeing production milestones * Assured project integrity and usability through meticulous quality-assurance practices * Eradicated budget creep by supervising team hours * Improved production processes and protocols through post-project reviews * Clients included Atlanta Magazine, the Georgia Lottery, Piedmont Hospital, The EPI Companies, Vicinity Manufacturing, Journey to Wellness Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:32:46 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232460?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/216048?answer_class=AnswerBase Network with everyone you know, follow up on every contact, make sure your resume is perfect. Be willing to start at the bottom rung of an industry, then work hard and let it be known that you want to move up. Always do more than you're asked to do, and keep a record of your accomplishments so that you can refer to them when asking for a raise or promotion. And don't burn any bridges--you never know who might be your next potential employer. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:48:36 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/216048?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/215908?answer_class=AnswerBase A job with a creative firm whose employees are passionate about their work, and management that cares about the well being of its staff. My strengths are in account/project management--I understand how to mitigate risk and make sure projects deliver on time, within budget and to the client's satisfaction. I'm a hard worker who's willing to pitch in when needed and help my team reach its goals. A well-rounded life is important to me--I work hard at my marriage, have several hobbies and take care of myself through healthy eating and regular exercise. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:02:40 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/215908?answer_class=AnswerBase