As a marketing officer/executive, I have developed a wide range of skills including;• liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations;• communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships;• sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press - local, regional, national and specialist publications - or on the radio, depending on the organisation and the campaign;• managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs;• writing and proofreading copy;• liaising with designers and printers;• organising photo shoots;• arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;• maintaining and updating customer databases;• organising and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions;• sourcing and securing sponsorship;• conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups;• contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;• managing budgets;• evaluating marketing campaigns;• monitoring competitor activity;•