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profile

 

team player with solid background in coordinating marketing/promotional events eager to contribute talents toward supporting the employer in optimizing business development. brings extensive national, regional and local advertising experience with all media including television, outdoor, magazine, direct mail, and radio. 

 

professional experience

 

kmd designs, new orleans, la, 2007 to present

freelance event planner

key projects:

         orchestrated habitat for humanity s national anniversary party for 800 attendees including former president jimmy carter and performer harry connick, jr.

         successfully spearheaded full-scope planning, coordination and facilitation of a 4-day national sales meeting for lumasense/mikron hosting 80 participants; effectively sourced and negotiated transportation, meals, accommodations and audio/visual services to control costs while ensuring fulfillment of client needs.

         demonstrated exemplary organizational strengths to plan and seamlessly execute greater new orleans sports foundation s 20^th anniversary party involving 1000 attendees at jax brewery.  

         oversaw all details such as production, rsvps and menu selections for first bank and trust awards dinner.

         negotiated contracts, determined d cor, and handled all vendor relations, tickets, entertainment, auction and vip party for fundraising gala at generations hall.

 

slaughter hanson advertising, 1997 to 2000

account executive

         handpicked as sole account manager for agency s largest national account in recognition of exceptional client relations expertise and unwavering commitment to quality service.

         assembled, led, and inspired creative and strategic in-house teams in establishing and implementing effective marketing/advertising campaigns and solutions; successfully retained client through major buyout and management shift.

         championed efforts for agency to achieve prestigious award based on capturing superior results for client.

         expeditiously coordinated national campaign with location-specific materials for 1400+ client sites, exercising constant attention to timeline and budget adherence.

         played a pivotal role in analyzing, creating and coordinating national magazine, billboard, and radio campaigns, supported by local media in select markets.

 

luckie and company advertising, 1994 to 1997

account executive

         as primary contact for agency s largest national client, proficiently managed project materials, navigated workflow, and motivated team to achieve impressive levels of productivity and efficiency.

         traveled to client site weekly for meetings and presentations.

         attended frequent sales meetings on behalf of client to obtain buy-in from local distributors.

 

earlier experience: account executive, rick johnson and company advertising, albuquerque, new mexico.

 

education

 

bachelor of science degree in advertising c university of alabama, 1993