Sample Resume for a job in Management, Marketing Communications
This resume is for someone who is an achiever in his field with a few obstacles to overcome when convincing an employer to hire him. Notice that the most recent entry in his Work History hides the fact that he was actually unemployed while doing several jobs (two freelance and one volunteer) during a span of seven years. By not putting dates in his Education section, the employer cannot determine the applicant’s exact age. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.
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ARNOLD LEWIS
1234 Gray Street, #3
Phoenix, AZ 12345
123-555-1234
OBJECTIVE: A Management position in Marketing Communications
PROFILE
- Over five years of experience in Marketing Communications, with a strong visual sense, excellent writing skills, and the ability to translate marketing ideas and design concepts across all organizational levels.
- An organized and effective project manager, skilled at seeing the big picture and identifying tasks to facilitate on-time and cost-efficient completion.
- A confident and concise communicator; able to deliver enthusiastic presentations with clarity and humor to diverse audiences.
- A strong leader and team player; adept at supporting team members to achieve personal and professional goals.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Marketing Communications
- Conducted in-depth interviews of marketing, editorial, and sales experts at Bioverse to create promotional materials for sales force. Wrote and edited copy for corporate brochures, sales tools, and direct mail pieces.
- Wrote advertising copy for newspapers and technical periodicals, working closely with graphic designers at Smythe Consulting and Bioverse to develop visually effective marketing messages.
- Acted as media spokesperson on numerous television and radio programs to promote Go Art’s mission and upcoming events. Delivered marketing presentations to prospective donors.
- Interviewed authors, synthesized information, and wrote promotional copy for technical and scientific books at International Publishers.
- Researched and delivered engaging educational lectures to small and large groups at the Phoenix Art Museum on specific topics related to the history of art.
Project Management
- Created and implemented media campaigns and strategic plans for successful launch and promotion of new Bioverse products.
- Researched and acquired lists for direct mail efforts at Smythe Consulting and worked with mail houses to complete mailings to targeted market segments in an efficient and timely manner.
- Directed and managed the development and production of catalogues, brochures, flyers, and direct mail materials at International Publishers.
- Developed, managed, and tracked marketing communications budget of $260K at Bioverse.
- Conducted online research to identify funding sources, establish media partnerships and advertising opportunities, and further develop Go Art’s website as a promotional tool.
- Planned and coordinated the annual “Go Art Art Sale,” raising $40K each year for six consecutive years. Managed 60 volunteers, solicited in-kind donations from vendors, and coordinated 500 artists.
WORK HISTORY
1999-pres., Marketing Communications Consultant
INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS, Phoenix, AZ
SMYTHE CONSULTING, Full Moon Bay, CA
1999-pres.(concurrent)
Executive Director
GO ART, Phoenix, AZ
1998-99
Marketing Communications Specialist
BIOVERSE, South San Francisco, CA
1990-97
Curator and Assistant to the Director, Exhibitions
PHOENIX ART MUSEUM, Phoenix, AZ
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
M.B.A., Washington University, St. Louis, MO
M.A., Art History, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
B.A., Art History, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Email Marketing & Website Development, Digital Media Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Marketing and Media Planning Seminars through: Phoenix Arts Council, Media Alliance & The Management Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, QuickBooks Pro, HTML
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