Heather C.

Creative professional with expertise in all aspects of successful marketing, advertising, public relations, event planning, and management; with a positive attitude and steadfast commitment to excellence. Expertise in managing organizational change to achieve maximum results. Entrepreneurial leadership style with highly effective planning, organizational, and communication skills as well as a solutions- oriented approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to instill a common vision and develop a dynamic team based on trust and mutual respect. ? Well-rounded background in human resources, training, budgets, acquisitions, operations, administration, and consumer affairs. Experience in FEMA disaster recovery technical writing. Successful in developing and executing strategic plans, setting and administering budgets, and managing projects from inception to successful completion. Developed interpersonal skills having dealt with diversity of professionals, including senior management, vendors, PR agencies, and non-profit organizations. Exceptionally well-organized, with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity, and initiative to achieve both personal and corporate goals. Able to establish a team-spirited environment through a positive and proactive leadership style. Apply innovative marketing and advertising strategies to increase customer acquisition, penetration and revenue. Have written and/or prepared numerous in-house documents, including contracts, proposals, marketing plans, advertisements, press releases, and executive correspondence. Control overall company image across all marketing collateral in print and electronic formats, including online. Develop and implement business strategies that increase product awareness, market share and company profitability. Proficient in the following office programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Streets and Trips, Microsoft Money, and Word Perfect. Proficient in the following design programs: Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Expression Web, and Microsoft Publisher .