Marketing specialist with emphasis on event management/promotion Experienced editor
Proficient at writing promotional and editorial copy
Skilled at ad design, concept and layout including web design
Computer literate with Macintosh and IBM Adept at handling multiple tasks under deadline pressure
Experience:
JanEva Attractions Event Coordinator October 1996-March 1998
Responsible for operations of event management company. Coordinate production, marketing and promotion of concert. Work in coordination with other promoters in the production and promotion of other special events.
Warner/Avalon Sr. Marketing Mgr. January 1995-August 1996
Managed day-to-day operations of three field marketing teams. Responsible for the successful execution of live-site components for two Fruit of the Loom Country Comfort tours (Alan Jackson and Alabama). Developed marketing strategies for tour/event execution. Coordinated sponsorship and promotional details for Fruit of the Loom Superstar Showcase in Branson, MO and Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC. Coordinated marketing, promotion and sponsor-related activities for All-Star Country Fest. Coordinated live-site components (production/hospitality/signage/artist activities) for Fruit of the Loom Country Comfort tour starring Alan Jackson. Liaisoned with venues across the U.S. and Canada and Real World tours ensuring smooth execution of the largest corporate-sponsored arena tour ever attempted. Coordinated sponsorship, advertising and production facets for Superstar Showcase in Branson, MO.
PACE Concerts SE Production Asst. March 1994-December 1995
Assisted production manager in all facets of show production at Starwood Amphitheater.
Trigg Times Managing Editor November 1992-1993
Managing editor of weekly 48-page newspaper in Trigg County, KY. Supervised five writers, two photographers and advertising staff. Designed and edited entire paper. Designed advertising.
Starwood Promotions Asst November 1991-1992
Coordinate special events, meet and greets and promotions. Coordinate secondary radio promotion.
Military Experience:
Public Relations Supervisor
1990-1991
Supervised daily public relations activities for the public affairs office of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Designed and published Desert Storm yearbook for the division. Consultant to Department of Defense for civilian media activity in the division field of operations, up to and including air and ground invasion and special operations activity.
Asst. Editor, Ft. Campbell Courier 1987-1990
Served as military editor for largest weekly newspaper in U.S. Armed Forces. During my tenure as editor, Fort Campbell Courier was named the number one newspaper in the military. Developed new design techniques for military newspapers, setting the standard for use of four-color process and advanced graphic design for military publications.
Public Affairs Specialist 1985-1987
Editor of two military publications in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Responsible for civilian and military coverage of Allied Mobile Force activity in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Executive Assistant/Protocol Liaison 1983-1985
Edited correspondence and coordinated staff calendars for the 7th Corps Command Group, a three-star level command. Assisted in event planning for visits from foreign heads of state, the President of the United States and other dignitaries.
Executive Assistant 1983-1985
Responsible for editing and research for Health Care Studies and Clinical Investigations at Fort Sam Houston, TX Health Services Command. Maintained calendar for commander of division.
Civilian Education:
High School Graduate 1979
University of Texas 1980-1981
Austin Peay University 1988-89
