Work history

The Creative Department July 2005 to the present
Content Developer

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How would you describe your time at The Creative Department?

* Concept and write copy for radio, television, print, and web advertising
* Write copy for website clients
* New Media specialist - helping clients leverage "Web 2.0" to build their brand
* Write and maintain company blog
Flavorpill September 2004 to September 2005
Contributing Editor

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How would you describe your time at Flavorpill?

* Launched publication into Chicago market
* Suggested diverse list of quality cultural activities for weekly events preview
* Wrote 3-4 listings per issue
* Recruited new writers and designers
VisaNow.com April 2004 to May 2005
Marketing Manager

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How would you describe your time at VisaNow.com?

* Manage all marketing for immigration case management software targeted at corporations, attorneys and individuals
* Art direct and write copy for sales collateral, direct mail and business applications
* Manage redesign of website and maintain content for site and newsletters
* Redesigned
two company logos
* Manage and maintain marketing budget
* Supervise Marketing Associate and train in public relations and conducting promotional campaigns
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Northwestern University June 2003 to April 2004
Coordinator of Marketing & Promotions ??? Norris University Center

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Draft Worldwide January 2002 to May 2002
Program Manager

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How would you describe your time at Draft Worldwide?

* Supervised launch of Winston EVO Brand into Los Angeles Market
* Identified, acquired and developed strategic partnerships with area music and nightclub venues
* Managed and maintained market budget
* Supervised Market Manager and Field Marketing Staff
* Trained Field Marketing Staff in
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Withoutsound December 2001 to the present
Owner

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How would you describe your time at Withoutsound?

Print and web design services (clients include Rocky Mountain Entertainment and the Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure) in addition to a music review blog at http://withoutsound.com.
Harp Magazine July 2001 to July 2002
Writer/Music Reviewer

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How would you describe your time at Harp Magazine?

Wrote music reviews for quarterly music publication.
Kozmo.com January 2000 to April 2001
Marketing & Sales Manager

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How would you describe your time at Kozmo.com?

* Supervised launch of Kozmo brand into Chicago market
* Identified, acquired and developed strategic relationships with dozens of vendors and over 30 B2B affiliate partners
* Oversaw local rollout of Starbucks co-branding partnership
* Responsible for $1 million annual advertising budget
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Developed media plan including local cable, radio, print, outdoor, direct mail and event/guerilla marketing
* Identified, executed, and directly managed local promotional opportunities to drive revenue
* Developed creative for local promotional events/bar programs
* Developed online advertising campaign including banner ads, direct e-mails and co-registration programs
* Identified, acquired and developed relationships with 200 drop box partners
* Supervised guerilla marketing team and team of marketing associates, interns and 'Kozmonaut' marketing teams
* Developed Project Bread, a local food bank delivering to area shelters
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Publicis & Hal Riney September 1998 to January 2000
Account/Creative Coordinator

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How would you describe your time at Publicis & Hal Riney?

Account/Creative Coordinator - Del Webb
Supervised various print and online advertising projects from concept to completion
* Wrote and produced print materials
* Reviewed and corrected ad proofs
* Acted as liaison between creative team, account team and client
* Oversaw billing systems and
management of client budget
* Fostered development of client extranet site and redesign of internet site
* Primary client contact for corporate office and communities

Account Assistant - Budget Rent a Car Corporation
* Managed billing systems and maintained client budget
* Responsible for research and analysis in development of BidBudget(SM) on client's web site
* Weekly competitive ad tracking analysis
* Promoted after less than 9 months with company
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Accurate Recruiting June 1997 to September 1998
Administrative Assistant/Power Point Specialist

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How would you describe your time at Accurate Recruiting?

Supplemented freelance production work schedule with administrative and help desk work.
Blueberry Hill Restaurant June 1996 to June 1997
Food/Cocktail Server

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Frank N. Magid Associates July 1995 to June 1996
Consulting Associate

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How would you describe your time at Frank N. Magid Associates?

Media consulting associate to local news stations across the country.
Freelance Film/Video Production January 1993 to September 1998
Production Assistant

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How would you describe your time at Freelance Film/Video Produc...?

Assisted on commercial and industrial film production with a specialization in set design/construction.

Education

American University August 1992 to December 1992
Washington Semester Program

How would you describe your time at American University?

Journalism Certificate from Washington Semester Program. Completed coursework with honors and interned at public affairs show, The McLaughlin Group.
Northwestern University September 1990 to June 1994
Radio/TV/Film

How would you describe your time at Northwestern University?

* Managed university student union in-house advertising agency, including all union marketing & promotions campaigns and
campus clients campaigns/projects
* Art directed and wrote copy for all posters, flyers, brochures, and direct mail pieces
* Redesigned union logo, letterhead and
collateral pieces
* Managed and maintained marketing budget
* Supervised Marketing Supervisor and Marketing/Web Staff
* Trained Marketing Staff in design layout and conducting promotional campaigns
* Member of Career Development and Media & Marketing Student Affairs Committees
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