Project Management, Marketing, PR, Event Planning Resume

Desired Industry: Marketing	SpiderID: 20501
Desired Job Location: Alpharetta, Georgia	Date Posted: 4/2/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 4/16/08
Desired Wage: 40000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
I am a Creative Communications Specialist who offers 7 years experience in designing and executing strategies to achieve organizational goals and growth. I have expertise in building organizational image through effective marketing strategies, recruitment and retention, creative problem solving, and developing community and corporate partnerships. I have been recognized for inspirational leadership and developing innovative strategies. I am looking for a position that offers new challenges and growth potential in a public relations, marketing, event planning, or research oriented setting.

Experience:
REALTOR, Cindy Karp Realty, Athens/Atlanta, Georgia
May 2007 � Present

I list and sell both residential and commercial property in the North Georgia market. I create my own marketing materials (including web site) and farm daily prospects. I have closed 11 properties as of March 10th, 2008.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Hillel International/University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia April 2005 � April 2007

I built, marketed, coordinated, and maintained the program for UGA Hillel while achieving an 80% increase in client involvement and participation. I improved the overall image and turned Hillel into the go-to organization for programming partnerships through large events and publicity.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, BBYO Inc./Gold Coast Region, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
March 2004 � April 2005

I facilitated a 130% increase in registration while supervising a 4 person staff. My Job duties included strategic planning and analysis, marketing, public relations, event planning and fundraising.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, BBYO Inc./Southern Region, Dunwoody, Georgia
March 2002 � March 2004

I worked independently with 10 different leadership groups through marketing, recruitment, event planning, and community relations.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR, Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida August 2001 � February 2002

I was responsible for the high school recruiting program at Keiser. I visited various inner city schools giving motivational speeches and developed media campaigns for the University.

Education:
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, BA in COMMUNICATIONS, Boca Raton, Florida
May 2001

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION of REALTORS, SALESPERSONS LICENSE August 2006

Affiliations:
Georgia association of Realtors

Alpha Tau Omega

Skills:
MARKETING and PUBLIC RELATIONS

�Created, coordinated, and distributed original marketing materials such as newsletters, web sites, blogs, magazines, signage and kiosks, and postcards to enhance overall image of organizations and market properties.

�Used strategic planning and analysis to create marketing plans that would benefit the overall image of two distinct, regional non-profit organizations.

�Worked with various public and community organizations to create corporate partnerships that would benefit both clientele and communities.

LEADERSHIP and SUPERVISION

�Skilled office manager with 4+ years of supervisory experience.

�Developed numerous leaders through various training sessions, personal interaction, and leadership seminars.

�Created standardized training methods for advisory board members and provided support for internal and external events.

�Represented organizations at community and business functions as well as regional board meetings.

OPERATIONS and PROJECT MANAGEMENT

�Created all inclusive tracking system to monitor needs of clients and community. The system included surveys, electronic and hardcopy databases, financial reports, and marketing feedback.

�Was responsible for hiring and training of new employees.

�Worked with and approved various staff and client led community endeavors that transformed organizations into strong programming entities.

�Helped facilitate mass recruiting and retention strategies that paid off with large percentage increases over previous years.

Reference:
Name - Mike Wien
Professional/Personal? - Professional Company - Wien & Assoc.
Title - CEO/Adjunct Professor
Contact Phone # - 770-518-0711 (office)404-232-0058 (cell)
Ok to Contact? - Yes, Any Time

Name - Kelly Brown Professional/Personal? - Professional
Company - BBYO, Inc.
Title - Dir. of Summer Programs
Contact Phone # - 770-394-1325
Ok to Contact? - Yes, Any Time

Name - John Morrison
Professional/Personal? - Both
Company - Cindy Karp Realty, Inc. Title - Ass. Broker
Contact Phone # - 706-549-3200
Ok to Contact? - Yes, Any Time

Name - Cindy Karp
Professional/Personal? - Both
Company - Cindy Karp Realty, Inc.
Title - Broker
Contact Phone # - 706-549-3200
Ok to Contact? - Yes, Any Time

Name - Alan Cohn
Professional/Personal? - Professional
Company - HCA Law
Title - Attorney
Contact Phone # - 404-849-3036
Ok to Contact? - Yes, Any Time

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Lee Shaffer
Street:	Phone: 706-410-7006
City: Marietta	Fax: -
State: Georgia
Zip: 30062
Web Site: http://www.leeshaffer.org