Talented Creative Director and team leader offering 13 years of success in diverse environments: banking, non-profit arts organization, and most recently in the hazardous materials industry. Strategic thinker with communications and management proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and marketing strategies. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth.
Skills
Safety compliance
Safety hazards identification
Invoice generation
Business operations
Problem resolution
Customer service
Administrative support
Social media expertise
Project organization
Mathematics skills
Effective negotiator
Sketches, drawings and illustrations
Interpersonal and written communication
Experience
Safety Director & Customer Service Representative, 07/2015 - 06/2020 Education First – Winter Garden, FL,
Conducted and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Advised debtors on payment options and set up payment plans.
Handled contracts and payments on accounts.
Oversaw disputes resolution and reconciliation for numerous client accounts.
Accepted and processed customer payments and applied toward account balances.
Marketing Director, 07/2009 - 07/2014 Pike Electric Company – Cumming, GA,
Strategized approaches to meet objectives and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Executed updated marketing plans to increase branding exposure, customer traffic and sales.
Researched market competitors to identify potential new products and service opportunities.
Broadened understanding of marketing strategies by creating boardroom multimedia presentations.
Implemented well-planned campaigns, events and PR initiatives to achieve community involvement and to gain banking business.
Guided and motivated marketing team to tackle continuous improvement objectives, streamlining processes and controlling costs to spearhead highly profitable division.
Produced weekly projects for advertising and informational purposes.
Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.
Formatted designs and media for print and web applications to deliver production ready graphics.
Director, 12/2007 - 07/2014 Wonderful Citrus – Gloucester City, NJ,
Tracked attendance, supervised volunteers and greeted guests at all museum events.
Examined and tested acquisitions to authenticate origin, composition and history, as well as assess current value.
Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of fine art collections and related materials.
Secured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to provide engaging entertainment during special events.
Scheduled and coordinated all activities to support art exhibitions through exhibitions, performances, workshops and fundraising.
Handled artwork, including sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and clothing with extreme care and caution, following all Princeton Art Guild requirements.
Handled all delegated tasks, including treasurer, secretary and communications.
Supported Board of Directors by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
Researched grant opportunities based on funding amount needed, location and organization project.
Maintained master calendar of grants and prospects with associated files and correspondence.
Completed grant applications with supporting documentation to secure funding proposals, grant application narratives and budgets to finalize with development prior to submittal.
Investigated potential funding sources, including state and federal programs and non-profit foundations.
Developed and cultivated good relationships with potential and consistent donors through professional interaction and hospitality.
Tasting Room Manager, 06/2008 - 06/2010 Eddy Grove Vineyard – City, STATE,
Maintained knowledge of current wine options, origination and preparation methods.
Tracked inventory usage, documented discrepancies and maintained overall count.
Supervised store opening and closing procedures, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
Features Writer, 03/2008 - 03/2010 The Times Leader – City, STATE,
Completed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
Interviewed contacts in person for arts related stories for weekly newspaper column.
Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
Photographed all material related to featured stories
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Art, Expected in 05/2005 - Centre College - Danville, KY GPA:
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