Posted by Brandon Ashby on January 29, 1999 at 15:57:51:
In Reply to: Public Relations/Technology Jobs posted by Dina Nishioka on July 29, 1998 at 18:15:34:
: I am in the BRANDON F. ASHBY
3416 Primrose Court, #209 Telephone:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 (561) 691-9423
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proven marketing, advertising, corporate communications (PR), management, sales, and customer service abilities coupled with a broad-based knowledge of business operations.
Strong work ethic. Highly motivated, energetic and focused.
Superior interpersonal skills, works effectively with management, personnel and public.
Excellent combination of broad experiences, outstanding education, computer proficient and ten-key qualified.
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING / ADVERTISING / COMMUNICATIONS
Co-ordinated all aspects of Marketing & Advertising for 5 Health clinics covering Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, & Dade.
Operated within the guidelines of a strict but generous budget of more than one-half million dollars annually.
Studied ALL possible media (Broad & narrow markets) and co-ordinated the monthly buy effectively.
Accomplished editorial coverage for companys principles.
Created cross-promotional opportunities and represented the company at various functions.
Executed all mechanicals & supervised all production.
Maintained and responded to all facets of the Internet (website.)
Reported weekly/monthly on growth, cost per lead & customer and competition analysis.
Guylaine Lanctôt Cliniques, Advertising Agency Division, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
..10/97 to 2/99
MARKETING / SALES MANAGER
Increase of over 25% in qualified job leads for sales department.
Designed and launched system to track status of current leads, sales and follow-up for repeat sales.
Product knowledge and understanding specific engineering/architectural specs essential to meeting customer needs.
Coastal Construction Products, West Palm Beach, Florida
11/96 to 10/97
OFFICE MANAGER
Directed 15 employees with special emphasis on building cohesive, efficient teams and meeting strict deadlines.
Established strong rapport with customers and built profitable, long-term customer relationships.
Roadway Package System, West Palm Beach, Florida & Montgomery, Alabama
1/92 to 11/96
ASSISTANT MANAGER TRAINEE / CREW TRAINER
Attended Managerial School in D.C. to train newly hired employees and assist with personnel management.
Responsible for customer service, cash flow reporting, opening and closing the facility.
Selected to attend annual corporate gala as a Regional Representative and Employee of the Quarter.
McDonalds Corporation, Dayton, Ohio & Alexandria, Virginia
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7/86 to 6/89
EDUCATION
AUBURN UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Alabama, Graduated December 1995
Worked throughout college to pay for expenses (see Roadway Package System above).
MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY, Camp Casey, Korea
.7/89 to 1/92
Military Nurse/Combat Medical Specialist
Provided medical care to patients in an emergency room environment as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Performed well under stressful situations, requiring immediate assessment and execution.
INTERESTS: Golf, Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer work, and Coaching recreational/competitive sports for all levels
HONORS: Florida Honorable Mention for five ads (Palm Beach Post), Awarded two Army Achievement Medals (AAM), Dean's List, Member of Student Government Association (SGA), WhiteHouse Page for the Reagan Administration.
Professional references: Available upon Request
PR business and I would like to do project work on the islands. Can anyone help me with information?