Joan Clancy Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, Boston, Ma, New York, Ny

Marketing Communications specialist providing client-specific Marcom and Management Support to both local and national clients. Copywriting, graphic design, PR, print media, direct mail campaigns, and marketing expertise, with a background in fundraising. Projects include: Direct mail appeals, web content, catalogs, brochures, flyers, email campaigns, advertisements, press releases, logo design, product packaging and book covers.Excellent creative writing and organizational skills, with ability to identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, supervise teams and monitor progress of all print jobs for accuracy and adherence to budgets and deadlines.Strengths include:• Wide variety of writing styles• Graphic design and layouts• Editing & proofreading• Self-starter who is able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously• Strong problem-solving skills• Project Management• Creative thinking with ability to adjust to any type of work environment• Excellent communicator with ability to effectively convey both verbal and written information• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.• Seasoned professional whose honesty and integrity provide for effective leadership and optimal business relationships.

Phoenix, Az And Boston, Ma

• Managed all production aspects of internal and external marketing communications materials for local and national clients, including: writing, design, scheduling, procurement, archiving, proofing, prepress, production and distribution of final products. • Collaborated with team members to oversee successful direct mail and fundraising campaigns for a large non-profit organization, including co-managing a production budget in the mid-six figures.• Generated direct mail campaign response rates of up to 5 times industry averages.• Designed and composed 12 – 24 targeted direct mail fundraising appeals per year, plus fulfillment and acknowledgement letters to a large donor base.• Recommended and introduced new policies and procedures to enhance department operation, as well as increased customer support and satisfaction.• Developed and oversaw production of press kits that were distributed to local and national media outlets.• Researched public perception of products and services and subsequently guided strategic planning to achieve desired responses in terms of sales and response to appeals.• Worked closely with clients to identify their varying needs and challenges — many times with limited direction — and provided solutions-oriented campaign themes.• Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.• Managed staff of 7 employees in Print Production, Graphic Design, IT, Data Entry and Customer Service departments within the business division to produce effective promotional materials and support initiatives.• Interacted daily with team members to communicate goals, measure progress, maximize performance and synchronize simultaneous completion of multiple projects that ensured congruence with objectives. Daily meetings also facilitated problem-solving and served to maintain clear channels of communication.

Redondo Beach, Ca & New York, Ny

• Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail material.• Delivered detailed specs of final designs to Art Director.• Organized and attended meetings, and compiled all pertinent documents and reports.• Maintained filing of personal and professional documentation.• Coordinated schedules, organized events and arranged domestic and international travel itineraries.• Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.