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OBJECTIVE
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Marketing Assistant / Marketing Coordinator position in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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* Results-driven Marketing and Administrative professional with strong time management, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.

* Proven ability to learn quickly, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet challenges in a fast paced environment.

* Customer service oriented and a team player with excellent communication skills.

* Trusted advisor, liaison, and assistant authorized to work in the United States.

* Member of the American Marketing Association.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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* Marketing & Administrative Support
* Community & Customer Relations
* Mass mailings of marketing materials
* Project & Event Coordination
* Business Correspondence
* Writing /Proofreading / Editing
* Internet Research
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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EXPERIENCE
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MARKETING / ADMINISTRATIVE / SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT
2005 - Present
Not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organization

* Assisted with marketing, special projects, and grant activities.

* Provided high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer.

* Participated in community service projects promoting the organization image.

* Liaison between patient, staff, and physicians. Coordinated planning and logistics for staff, executive, and management meetings.

* Reported directly to and prepared reports, agendas, minutes, and confidential documents for CEO, Executive Team, and Department Managers.

* Secured $10,000 to assist with the recruitment needs of the organization by developing successful grant request to state grant-makers.

* Successfully managed multiple projects and office operations by planning and prioritizing workload to meet conflicting deadlines and supervised 1 new staff.

* Designed database to effectively manage contracts and physicians credentials and managed departmental meeting schedules to eliminate conflicts and ensure availability of all attendees.

* Received frequent notes of appreciation from patients and managers.

INTERN / COPYWRITER
2003 - 2005
Locally-based group of radio stations
* Developed advertising copy for existing and prospective clients to assist the sales force in maximizing sales.

* Contributed to 21% sales increase by assisting in the development of marketing campaigns for clients.

WORK STUDY STUDENT

2000 - 2005
Private Liberal Arts College

* Provided key clerical and academic services support to faculty, staff and students at the college library, the Students in Free Enterprise Office, the Business Department and the Office of Instructional Technology, respectively.

* Assisted in assembling and distribution of various materials.

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND AFFILIATIONS

SERVED AS SECRETARY, VICE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT
2002-2005

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Non-profit organization active in more than 40 countries and funded by corporations, entrepreneurs, foundations, government agencies and individuals. SIFE establishes student teams on campuses led by faculty advisors to develop community outreach projects that teach five educational topics (Market Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy and Business Ethics).

* Recruited new members through organizing and participating in campus activities.

* Taught business concepts and success skills to high-school and college students and administered and scored pre and post tests to asses their understanding.

* Organized a Business Ethics Forum and researched, developed and prepared materials to educate college students about business ethics practices and concepts.

* Competed in SIFE competitions on regional, national and international level.

* Managed a project teaching team work skills to Bulgarian first grade students.

* Developed media releases for local and campus newspapers and prepared and distributed SIFE handbooks and orientation materials.

* Identified the needs of new members and assembled and distributed informational materials.

* Maintained students project hours time sheets.

Student Government Association, PR Representative
American Marketing Association, Member
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING
Private Liberal Arts College
Fall of 2005
Management Minor, Graduated with High Honors

Honors: MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD, Trustee's Award, National Dean’s List, Academic Scholarship Recipient

Seminars: Image, Communication Skills, and Professional Development; Grant Writing