In business for 23 years, Viking Mergers & Acquisitions has sold over 500 businesses, averaging 96% of asking price. Viking has sold more businesses for more dollars than any firm in the Southeast. ● Created and scheduled all email marketing campaigns using Constant Contact including monthly newsletters, specials, event promotions, and targeted engagements● Designed, planned, and executed press releases, direct mail campaigns, and all other forms of outbound marketing● Composed,… Show more In business for 23 years, Viking Mergers & Acquisitions has sold over 500 businesses, averaging 96% of asking price. Viking has sold more businesses for more dollars than any firm in the Southeast. ● Created and scheduled all email marketing campaigns using Constant Contact including monthly newsletters, specials, event promotions, and targeted engagements● Designed, planned, and executed press releases, direct mail campaigns, and all other forms of outbound marketing● Composed, edited, and maintained all content aspects of the company blog● Composed and edited content for Charlotte Business Journal advertorial campaigns and Forbes Finance Council articles● Updated and maintained aspects of the company website using WordPress and assisted SEO specialist in developing analytic and demographic reports using Google Analytics● Assisted clients and intermediaries in the creation of business profiles and internet advertisements, ensuring all current listings are posted and up to date at all times● Facilitated consistent and targeted posts on all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram● Interfaced with partners and intermediaries regarding marketing and client requirements, and worked with all six office locations in executing marketing strategies● Designed and created marketing collateral and materials that may include advertisements, brochures, flyers, and booklets using Canva, ensuring all marketing documents are current● Organized and prepared materials for networking trade show and sponsorship events with the Charlotte Business Journal, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Vistage Worldwide, and more Show less

• Created, formatted and updated weekly Temple Beth El newsletter campaigns using Constant Contact for email marketing • Created, formatted and updated monthly news and information for the Project LIFT campaign newsletter using MailChimp for email marketing • Researched local blogs and composed media lists for new clients such as Tri-Square General Contractors and Statewide Industry Publications

• Formatted content accepted for publication and inserted edits into Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign files• Fact/quote-checked issue content and researched queries to mark pull quotes• Sent content proofs to writers for proofreading and consulted with the editor after proofreading• Researched and contacted writers to find appropriate historical images in library/museum collections for critical articles, interviews, and book reviews• Created contributor email lists and assisted… Show more • Formatted content accepted for publication and inserted edits into Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign files• Fact/quote-checked issue content and researched queries to mark pull quotes• Sent content proofs to writers for proofreading and consulted with the editor after proofreading• Researched and contacted writers to find appropriate historical images in library/museum collections for critical articles, interviews, and book reviews• Created contributor email lists and assisted the editor in sending out subscription renewal reminders and campaigns• Composed artist/photographer bio notes, literary news articles, sidebars, and introductions• Maintained the NCLR publication website, indexes and Facebook presence• Prepared publicity materials and organized activities for the Pamlico Writers Conference, the Eudora Welty Exhibit and other various promotional events Show less