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Angelle Media is a public relations and communications consulting firm located in the Washington, D.C. area. It provides "Strategic Storytelling" marketing solutions to a wide variety of clients nationwide, including technology, digital strategy, design, and strategic communications.Clients:- City Bonfires, a portable bonfire made in Maryland by two Dads whose jobs were impacted by the pandemic. citybonfires.com- Foundation Fitness, a D.C. area gym & personal training studio chain that focuses on self-improvement. foundfitpt.com- MightyMeals, the DC area's favorite meal prep company. eatmightymeals.com- Holistic health coach and personal trainer. Responsibilities:- Content management.- UX writing and design. - Graphic design.- Social media content, scheduling, & management.- Blogs.- Emails.- Editorial calendars.- Client meetings.

- Content Manager for Angelle Media.- Content and Social Media Manager for MerchantPro Express TEXAS.

Manage and design website, content, advertising, social media, and digital marketing for www.merchantproexpresstexas.com. Including Google My Business, Chamber of Commerce member sites, Alignable, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Manage, communicate, design, edit, schedule, and proof multiple sophisticated marketing and advertising multichannel projects simultaneously with accuracy and trust utilizing best practices and a variety of project management skills and apps.• Projects include digital and traditional graphic design, social media, display advertising, editorial calendars, print, digital media, omnichannel campaigns, copywriting, photography direction/scheduling, legal disclaimers, emails, website graphics, blog, associate handbook, internal/external communications, newsprint, magazine, video scripts, contests, and new product/collection introductions.• Collaborate and consult with agencies, company stakeholders, and team members from low- to high-level management and within cross-functional teams to develop creative and highly effective solutions.• Define and design website content, including product/landing pages, SEO, promotions, campaigns, copy, content, and graphics through www.salesforce.com.• Partner with agency to grow Facebook business page 197% in 3 months.• Develop asset management system and train web content coordinator team.• Lead internal and external writing teams for blogs, social, and site content; assign tasks, tone, and deadlines.• Responsible for KPI (key performance indicator) progress reporting.

Direct artwork, proofing, and design for Art Director on maternity leave.

Managed art direction, graphic design, communications, and branding for multiple brands within large global manufacturing and distributing company that serves retail, distribution, and OEM channels. • Managed and executed complex, short- and long-term projects for Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Ace Hardware, True Value, and Do-it-Best under very tight deadlines.• Led design team in large scale projects and high-level communications.• Wrote, edited, and managed print, presentations, and online content.• Trained and managed designers in support of marketing department management.• Partnered with agency to develop new branding strategy and logo.• Managed large scale in-house digital printer resulting in significant print cost savings.

• Reduced costs in packaging ($1M+), printing, product binders (50%), annual reports (30-50%), trade show materials, exhibition display graphics, and new product introductions ($20,000) by bringing outsourced work inside, printing in bulk, streamlining processes and negotiating printing costs. • Developed new printing and translation relationships to lower costs and increase turnaround. • Streamlined overseas printing and communication procedures.• Introduced and maintained asset management system.• Overhauled large company catalogs, collateral, and binder systems.• Promoted to Senior Graphic Designer.

Board of Directors, Membership Committee Chair, Addy Awards Committee, West Michigan Communications Summit Committee, Member

Wrote, edited, and proofed copy for sizeable regional grocery and general merchandise chain with 190 stores. Projects included weekly sales inserts, seasonal promotions, advertising, co-marketing campaigns, taglines, and online content. Wrote "Higher Standards. Lower Prices." tagline.

Manage marketing, designers, website, budgets, and reports for commercial real estate firm franchise, resulting in firm growth to the region’s largest. Developed a targeted marketing strategy for office, retail, and industrial markets.• Built marketing and public relations campaigns and initiatives that gained the top position in the market and enhanced the company's public profile.• Negotiated, developed, and bought media. • Formed network to communicate weekly press releases, announcements, and special events.• Established weekly internal and external reporting and communications to inform clients, team members, and the public of projects, progress, accountability, and timelines.• Improved client satisfaction and retention by restructuring and streamlining marketing and communication processes.• Expedited installation time and lower costs for outdoor advertising by developing new relationships and processes.• Created and enforced franchise-style guidelines within corporate branding standards.

Managed art direction and designers for in-house advertising, marketing, and public relations company that owned 35 regional salons and 2 cosmetology schools. • Contributed to an annual record product sales increase of 16%.• Supported Marketing Director in public relations, promotions, advertising, and organization of special events that included an annual 5K run, fashion shows, educational events, and a car racing team.• Created, researched, and coordinated projects that involved press/trend releases, copywriting, editing, direct mail, market research, TV, print, outdoor, recruitment, and orientation brochures.• Updated, maintained and recommended departmental computer software and hardware.• Established and maintained relationships with print and promotional vendors.• Photographed models, events, employees, products, and fashion shows.

Responsible for graphic design, schedules, production, and tracking of projects from concept to completion. • Developed and maintained client relationships spanning a wide range of industries and levels