Michael Cahalan Email & Phone Number

West Des Moines, Ia

Produce executive level presentations and communications in support of Capital Markets Sales & Acquisitions.

Urbandale, Ia

Designed direct mail, advertisements, postcards, brochures, letters, envelopes and other forms of marketing collateral. Wrote and designed internal communications.

Adel, Ia

Managed the design of print and web advertisements as well as the composition of three weekly periodicals.

Urbandale, Ia

• Design and write copy for direct mail, brochures, print ads, signage, tradeshow displays, etc.• Develop theater promotional spots, digital-motion movie advertisements and entertainment clips.• Design and write copy for Dreamweaver-based web sites.• Write and edit advertising copy and press releases.

• Conducted interviews and wrote newsletter articles for Downtown Community Alliance.• Wrote blog entries, realtor stories and press releases for Burnett • Designed, built and wrote copy for Midtown Heights' web site.• Assisted with Downtown Community Alliance's tours of downtown lofts and condos.• Wrote promotional articles for Downtown Community Alliance's member properties.• Designed brochures, catalogs, logos, print ads, tradeshow displays and other marketing collateral.• Designed web sites, tracked usage with Google Analytics, and optimized search engine status.

• Hired, trained and managed personnel in the production and distribution of our products.• Managed efficiency in my department as we grew from servicing 150 movie screens to over 1,500.• Researched software, revised procedures and trained staff for shift to server-based digital projection.• Booth representative for ShoWest and the North American Theater Owners trade shows.• Designed booth displays and marketing materials for trade shows and group sales presentations.• Continuously researched client base to target direct mailings to best potential customers.• Designed and wrote copy for company promotional advertisements and marketing collateral.• Advised numerous clients on direction and content to maximize the results from their advertisements.• Instrumental in the rebranding of the company from C&A Advertising to Movie Ad Media.• Designed, built and wrote copy for company web presence.• Main customer service contact for client questions and contract fulfillment issues.• Main customer service contact for relations with vendors, affiliates and theater circuits.