Marketing Creative and Administrative Consultant, Designer and Artist focusing on helping companies with creative strategy for designing, launching and promoting fresh and unique retail programs; marketing, copy writing, creative names and tag lines for new products, event planning and coordination, social media, interior design/decorating and much more. I AM unlimited creativity!**Ten+ years experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting top-level… Show more Marketing Creative and Administrative Consultant, Designer and Artist focusing on helping companies with creative strategy for designing, launching and promoting fresh and unique retail programs; marketing, copy writing, creative names and tag lines for new products, event planning and coordination, social media, interior design/decorating and much more. I AM unlimited creativity!**Ten+ years experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting top-level executives**Ten+ years experience in a Marketing Management position, working for the largest breeder of poinsettias as well as other companies in the floriculture industry**Two years experience in both Retail/Wholesale Sales, working for a resort wear/fashion jewelry importer**Launched and was Lead Designer of the Ecke Design Center – forecasting the latest trends in color, fashion, home decor/design and pop culture; creating displays for corporate trade shows and events; designing consumer and retail merchandising and promotional ideas that were pitched and sold to large retailers Show less

Brought in as a Consultant to help increase sales and implement systems and policies for this start-up resort wear and fashion jewelry import/wholesale trade business. On the retail side of the business, this included employee scheduling, payroll, general bookkeeping and covering shifts as needed. On the wholesale side, this included invoicing and inventory management, creating a customer database, wholesale warehouse management, wholesale trade show management – from logistics coordination… Show more Brought in as a Consultant to help increase sales and implement systems and policies for this start-up resort wear and fashion jewelry import/wholesale trade business. On the retail side of the business, this included employee scheduling, payroll, general bookkeeping and covering shifts as needed. On the wholesale side, this included invoicing and inventory management, creating a customer database, wholesale warehouse management, wholesale trade show management – from logistics coordination, to set up, to selling product and bringing in new customers at trade shows throughout the US. Through our efforts during the past two years, sales have quadrupled in the wholesale warehouse and continue to grow. Show less

Responsible for the creation and execution of company’s marketing plan, policy, budget and for managing all the daily activities of the department. The main duties included – Executing and managing a high six-figure budget, creating and launching all consumer and retail promotions, marketing collateral, advertising efforts and media relations. Developing and coordinating plans for marketing events, exhibits and products. Planning marketing and public relations programs and managing daily… Show more Responsible for the creation and execution of company’s marketing plan, policy, budget and for managing all the daily activities of the department. The main duties included – Executing and managing a high six-figure budget, creating and launching all consumer and retail promotions, marketing collateral, advertising efforts and media relations. Developing and coordinating plans for marketing events, exhibits and products. Planning marketing and public relations programs and managing daily promotional and outside media efforts for the company, writing news promotional spots and reviewing and approving all public statements on behalf of the company. Maintaining business websites and social media launch. Management of marketing assistant, temps, interns and marketing outside suppliers. Launched and was the Lead Designer of the Ecke Design Center. Transitioned to Marketing Creative Consultant in September 2010 and worked on creative projects for Ecke throughout 2011.Prior to being named Marketing Manager, I was Executive Administrative Assistant. Coming off of an incredible travel and creative journey, I took a three-month, temp assignment as Executive Assistant to the CEO and Owner, Paul Ecke III, to ease my way back into a mainstream career. A month and a half into the temp assignment, the company created a new, permanent position for me supporting the CEO, President and two Vice Presidents on various senior level administrative projects. Served in lead role for special projects, such as corporate event management, research, creating surveys/questionnaires and other document templates. Highlights included creation of a visitor logistics policy, event managing for a series of greenhouse gatherings during an important local election, implementation of a company-wide, integrated filing system, creating and managing several key customer surveys. Promoted to Marketing Manager. Show less

Community Resource Centers' mission is providing families in need and victims of domestic violence with safety, stability and a path self-sufficiency.As Interim Marketing & Events Manager, I was responsible for managing the marketing efforts and fundraising events for this non-profit organization, including four annual major fundraising events, social media, website updates, event budget creation, event committee liaison, creation of event planning documents, graphic design, marketing… Show more Community Resource Centers' mission is providing families in need and victims of domestic violence with safety, stability and a path self-sufficiency.As Interim Marketing & Events Manager, I was responsible for managing the marketing efforts and fundraising events for this non-profit organization, including four annual major fundraising events, social media, website updates, event budget creation, event committee liaison, creation of event planning documents, graphic design, marketing collateral and more. Show less

After working with at-risk children that we called “Dreamers” at the I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles, I chose to fulfill a lifelong dream of my own of creating and selling art while traveling across the U. S. in a small motor home. I created and maintained a website and blog where I chronicled my adventures. This was before blogging was even a word! I set up and maintained an e-commerce store, scheduled shows and set-up trade show booths across the country in order to sell my artwork. I… Show more After working with at-risk children that we called “Dreamers” at the I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles, I chose to fulfill a lifelong dream of my own of creating and selling art while traveling across the U. S. in a small motor home. I created and maintained a website and blog where I chronicled my adventures. This was before blogging was even a word! I set up and maintained an e-commerce store, scheduled shows and set-up trade show booths across the country in order to sell my artwork. I handled all marketing activities for my artwork and journey. I returned to Southern California three years later – after having sold all artwork that I created – with numerous life experiences and a zest for the next challenge. Show less

As Project Coordinator in South Central Los Angeles, I worked with multi-cultural families and children who are environmentally at-risk. Developed and coordinated a comprehensive, year-round program of academic, cultural, community service and enrichment activities for 60+ children, including an academic after-school and summer program. Responsibilities included maintaining contact with school officials at 20 different middle schools in Los Angeles Unified School District, recruiting mentors… Show more As Project Coordinator in South Central Los Angeles, I worked with multi-cultural families and children who are environmentally at-risk. Developed and coordinated a comprehensive, year-round program of academic, cultural, community service and enrichment activities for 60+ children, including an academic after-school and summer program. Responsibilities included maintaining contact with school officials at 20 different middle schools in Los Angeles Unified School District, recruiting mentors and providing support for children and families. Worked closely with the Development Director to make presentations about the program at important and critical fundraising events. Prior to being named Project Coordinator, I was the AmeriCorps Program Director. In this role, I recruited, trained and supervised fourteen AmeriCorps volunteer team members who served with our organization by providing mentoring, tutoring, social and civic opportunities to children. Prepared and submitted all quarterly reports and reimbursements to the federal government. Promoted to Project Coordinator in 1999.Prior to being named AmeriCorps Program Director, I was the Executive Administrative Assistant. I assisted the Executive Director in ensuring that all facets of the Foundation’s operations ran smoothly. Along with regular administrative duties, also created and maintained a 6,000+ donor database, worked on all major fundraising and marketing event activities, accounts payable and petty cash. Promoted to AmeriCorps Program Director in 1998. Show less