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Redmond, Wa

• Collaborated with internal Microsoft teams and external studio partners to project manage Microsoft Movies & TV global marketing campaigns• Managed promotion of new release content, sales, special offers, and Rewards programs across paid and organic social media channels, CRM, PR, blogs, and display advertising• Oversaw creative development with production teams, creative agencies, and other stakeholders while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines• Tracked and analyzed metrics to measure impact and strategically optimize campaigns• Cultivated and managed relationships with studio partners; acted as point of contact for marketing projects and approvals

Redmond, Wa

• Oversaw all Microsoft Retail communications and edited content for style, clarity, format, and brand consistency• Managed timely submission of communications from Microsoft Retail team to stores• Developed a training series for content owners (topics included writing for retail audiences, basic information design, technical publication writing/editing, brand guidance, etc.)• Created and maintained Communication Practices Guidelines and onboarding materials for new hires• Leveraged SharePoint as a Content Management System (CMS/ECM) to publish content• Worked closely with the Senior Communications Manager to develop communications materials, proposals, and presentation materials

Bellevue, Wa

• Designed, created, and project managed high-quality proposal content for Microsoft Sales teams (Corporate, Global, Major, EPG, and SMS&P) to demonstrate how Microsoft software, services, and support will enable customers to reach business goals• Helped Microsoft Global Sales Account teams build customer relationships, improve sales effectiveness, and increase revenue by acting as a trusted advisor, consultant, and coach, while developing sales enabling content • Served as Geo Lead for U.S. Central Region: conducted Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) with stakeholders; utilized stakeholder feedback to implement program and reporting changes, as well as new initiatives• Utilized project management skills, created SharePoint team sites, and led Lync Online meetings to manage content, enable efficient account team collaboration, and drive complex, high-visibility projects for stakeholder programs• Served as Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert for Sales Desk Americas Hub: planned, implemented and communicated process changes; developed, planned, and executed quality assurance training for new Sales Desk Associates in the U.S.; collaborated with global Sales Desk team to improve processes worldwide • Edited and peer reviewed team documents to meet quality assurance standards• Received the Sales Desk Most Valuable Player Award for FY14 Q2• Supported over $24 million of revenue for Microsoft

• Supported assigned account executives, advertisers, and agencies• Managed all advertising schedules; ensured ad materials were submitted punctually• Proofread ads; collaborated with the Production team to ensure client requests were met• Processed contracts; researched account issues, including billing, credit adjustments, and contract performance

Issaquah, Wa

• Provided daily support to the advertising staff, production department, and publisher• Assisted with account management and client contracts; scheduled client ads• Wrote and edited copy; assisted with creative ad design and layouts• Served as Project Manager for special events; handled event planning and marketing, managed vendors• Managed and updated database of advertising contacts • Researched, wrote, and edited articles for Business Notebook section of the newspaper• Provided customer service to clients over the phone and in person • Monitored web traffic using Google Analytics • Represented the company at festivals and special events, networked with clients and the public

• Provided administrative support to the Co-Presidents, the Director of Sales, and the Sales team• Responded to inquiries and sample requests from foreign agents and publishers• Organized and supervised the biannual sales conference for both Adult and Juvenile departments• Researched and coordinated travel arrangements for the Sales team; managed expense reports • Submitted press releases• Set appointments and managed the schedules of all employees attending the trade shows• Created and managed inventory lists, mockup request lists for the trade shows• Coordinated with the Adult and Juvenile departments to prepare trade show materials • Submitted book proposals to publishers on behalf of the Co-Presidents; tracked and recorded proposal submissions• Managed the biannual update of the foreign rights/web catalog

Bachelor Of Arts Degree, Classics

Activities and Societies: Secretary, Eta Sigma Phi (Classics Honor Society), Greek and Latin Tutor, Copy Editor for the Daily Northwestern

Roman History, Archaeology, Latin, Italian, Art History