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Prolific graphic developer focused on applying fine art and marketing background for design of brand identity for small to medium businesses.

Direct marketing and sales professional with a proactive "can-do" attitude and the ability to quickly build rapport, obtain critical information, and establish productive relationships.

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ

Student, Sept. 2004 – May 2009, Graduated Cum Laude, fulfilling requirements for two degrees:

Bachelor of the Arts in Graphic Design

Bachelor of the Arts in Animation

www.fdu.edu

Areas Of Expertise

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Muse, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash) and 3ds Max (PC & Mac)

• Experienced with Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), also Connectwise, Salesforce CRM.

• Experience with popular social networking media (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), also PC hardware

• Knowledgeable about computer hardware; PC building enthusiast.

Relevant Graphic Design

InksideUp, Greater New York City Area, NJ – www.inksideup.com

Freelance Graphic/ Web Designer, June 2012 – Present

• Consulted clients and designed web based content using WordPress.

• Designed logos, marketing and other collateral for artists and small businesses.

• Clients include ASCAP award winning children’s song writer CADi Grace and indie rock band Wyland.

You Are Here. X

Staples Office Supplies, Inc., Lyndhurst, NJ - www.staples.com

Copy & Print Center Associate, May 2007 - Sept. 2007

• Designed custom banners, performed photo touch-ups, and prepared files for oversize printing, matting, faxing, cutting and binding. Often had the opportunity to contribute during clients' creative processes, from concept to delivery.

• Restocked ink, paper, and organized other necessary materials daily.

• Ensured that custom and outsourced orders were filled, proofed, and paid for.

www.staples.com

Relevant Marketing & Sales

American Home Contractors, New Providence, NJ

Regional Director of Marketing, Aug. 2012 - Present

• Lead generation door-to-door, public events, telemarketing, and e-mail blast campaigns for middle to high-end, energy-efficient home remodeling services.

• Determined geographical relevance for niche-building in New Jersey communities based on overall need, credit scores, and age of homes in specific neighborhoods.

• Researched, coordinated, and operated interactive demonstration booths at conventions and popular state-wide events yielding high volume of attendees.

• Managed and trained new hires in Marketing on products, installation methods, company values, and protocols, as well as rapport building techniques for residential and event canvassing.

• Photographed and compiled “before & after” photographs for company web gallery and designed sales collateral.

• Prepared scripts for canvassing, cold calls, sales processes and other necessary applications. Designed marketing collateral and sales pitch books.

• Support sales team by compiling detailed notes based on homes, neighborhoods, and relevant notes on prospects in SalesForce & Apptivo CRM.

• Managed 3rd-party, listing sites such as Angie's List, HomeAdvisor, and GuildQuality, also social media tasks on Facebook.

Project Manager (Account Executive) Aug. 2012 - Present

• In-home sales for mid-high range markets for energy-efficient home remodeling services utilizing “one-call close” direct sales model through effective, highly-interactive product presentations.

• Managed projects from seed to completion: Placed orders for material and dumpster delivery, scheduling of installs, and acted as a liaison between installation crews and customer.

• Research of new products, selling methods, and answering questions and requests over the phone.

www.njahc.com

Power Home Remodeling Group, Cranford, NJ

Senior Marketing Associate, Aug. 2010 – Nov. 2010; April 2011 – Dec. 2011

• Generated leads door-to-door, at large public events, and in BJ's Wholesale and Sam's Club locations for high-end, energy-efficient home remodeling products and services. Consistently exceeded the predictable daily office average of 1.9 – 2.5 leads per marketer. Currently holds multiple, “current records” for the number of leads generated daily in several NJ retail locations.

• Acquired 82 retail leads in only two weeks (office average 15-25 p/week), while exceeding an expected product demonstration efficiency of 35% (predictable target %). Currently holds Cranford office's only current “40/40 Club” record in Retail Marketing: Previously only accomplished by 3 Cranford Field Marketers.

• Managed interactive demonstration booths and provided information on energy-efficient product lines, while coaching teams of 2-3 junior marketers at large conventions and public events.

• Assisted Managers by training rookie Retail Marketers and sharing acquired rapport and trust building techniques.

Home Remodeling Consultant (Account Executive), Nov. 2010 – April 2011

• Closed over $150,000 in Q1 of 2011 in high-end, energy-efficient home remodeling services in a depressed economy using a “one-call close” direct sales model through effective, highly-interactive product presentations.

• Closed about 35% of leads in Q1 of 2011 with “$ per lead issued” roughly $1200 (Office average = $1200).

www.powerhrg.com

Other Work Experience

Park & Orchard Restaurant, East Rutherford, NJ

Server/ Host, May 2008 – Present

• Maintained quality dining experiences for patrons of a popular, state-wide recognized restaurant.

• Voluntarily established and maintained social marketing activities for customer interaction.

www.parkandorchard.com

Ferguson Recreation Center, FDU, Madison, NJ

Weight Room Assistant, Feb. 2005 – May 2008

• Maintained, organized, and sanitized dumbbells, benches, and other weight lifting equipment.

• Directed visitors seeking particular areas within the facility and spotted weight lifters.

www.fdu.edu

Internships

LabVantage Solutions, Bridgewater, NJ

Marketing and Graphic Design Intern, May 2006 – Aug. 2006

• Assisted Marketing team by conducting cold-calls, market surveys, and email blast campaigns. Updated Sapphire LIMS marketing collateral including white pages, PowerPoints, website images. Also, digitally archived client records.

• Gained a detailed understanding of market research and lead generation processes.

www.labvantage.com

Th3rd World Studios, Annapolis, MD

Graphic Design Intern, Oct. 2007 – April 2008

• Prepped files for artists' renderings of publications, currently online and in domestic print (Stuff of Legend, Dad!), as well as Sha3biyat animation broadcasted in Dubai.

www.th3rdworld.com

Volunteer Work

Rutherford Green Team (Rutherford Community Garden), Rutherford, NJ

Seasonal Volunteer, April 2010 – Present

• Extracted and distributed rocks, boulders, bluestone, mulch and compost independently and in teams. Dug trenches and planted trees for community-driven Shade Tree Project.

www.rutherfordgreenteam.org

Honors & Achievements

Power Home Remodeling Group, Cranford, NJ

Senior Marketing Associate, Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2011

• Currently holds multiple, “current records” for the number of leads generated daily in several NJ retail locations.

• Currently holds Cranford office's only current “40/40 Club” record in Retail Marketing: Previously only accomplished by 3 Cranford Field Marketers.

• September 2010 Marketer of the Month

SIGGRAPH Convention, Los Angeles, CA

Student Volunteer, Aug. 2008

• One of 300 students selected nationally to work at a Special Interest Group convention in LA. Exposed to computer industry professionals and subject matter, while participating in operational roles within the facility.

Film

7 Deadly Sins

Intern, Extra or Minor Role, Investigation Discovery
S2 E202 - Club Patron

S2 E203 - Party Person

S2 E206 - Police Officer