Objective:

To obtain a position in the field of marketing and advertising within a progressive company that will enable me to demonstrate and utilize previous work experience and education for the benefit and growth of the company.

 

Experience:

Business Development/Account Assistant

Maddox Marketing Group, Inc., Cuyahoga Falls, OH

January 2008 – August 2011

Maddox Marketing Group is a full-service digital marketing and online media agency with a 20-year history of helping business-to-business and business-to-consumer clients innovate, communicate and grow. Responsibilities included:

á       Aided agency principals in researching and gathering market intelligence on targeted, prospective clients.

á       Developed presentations and business development strategies to attract new clients.

á       Continuously updated and verified business development database.

á       Coordinated production of direct and electronic mail to existing and prospective clients.

á       Assisted with the development of social networking sites and website maintenance.

á       Assisted in research, creative conceptualization, and implementation of client marketing materials including collateral materials, trade show displays, advertising and promotional campaigns.

á       Assisted with the planning and mapping of mobile apps and internet advertising.

 

Security Officer

Wildwater Kingdom – Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Aurora, OH

May 2010 – August 2011

Wildwater Kingdom is northeast OhioÕs premier water park. The park operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day and attracted over 300,000 attendees during the 2011 season. Responsibilities included:

á       Always remaining alert and ready to assist with park and/or guest emergencies.

á       Acted as visual reinforcement of park security to guests and deterrent to those contemplating criminal acts.

á       Directed guests of all ages with questions, concerns or problems to appropriate park personnel.

á       Performed overnight patrols of park and surrounding properties owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

á       Provided security to visiting musical artists and special guests, as well as crowd control services during their appearances.

 

Education:

Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing, Kent State University - May 2011

Academic Minor: Business Management, Psychology

 

Skills:

á       Proficient to expert skill levels with the following software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)

á       Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills

á       Proven leadership, problem-solving, team and consensus building skills