1. LAURA VALENTINE ♥
San Diego, CA Return2Love@yahoo.com 619-764-2344
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PS-Stearns Inc., Marketing Brand Ambassador/ Event Specialist,
June 2013-Present
~Increase awareness of various brands via event sales blitzes per client.
~Assist in the implementation of marketing programs and campaigns.
“The Californian” community newspaper, Advertising Sales,
March 2012-April 2013
~Community Media Corporation is a newsprint organization in Southern
California serving San Diego Counties, reporting local news.
~Managed Ad space for 5 different local publications and maintained
favorable contacts with existing and potential Advertising accounts.
~Provided client account support, manage databases and invoices, with
strong attention to detail.
Whole Life Times magazine, Advertising Account Manager,
November 2002-January 2012
~Attended seminars, trade shows, networking and industry events to
generate new industry relationships with "green" businesses
~Coordinated Ad space, as well as consulting with client for copywriting
and building Ads with Graphic Designer and award-winning Art Director.
Minolta Business Solutions, Territory Account Manager,
February 2002-September 2002 (merged with Konica fall ’02)
~Efficiently managed large Santa Monica territory for upgrading existing
clients with digital copiers, faxes, scanners, software and IT equipment.
Café Katie, Catering Events Coordinator,
August 1997-January 2002
~Catering and Convention Services, and Event Management of caterers.
ATTRIBUTES & ACTIVITIES: Positive relationship with co-workers and clients,
Proficient on software programs, Conversant in French, Avid Reader,
Yoga/Meditation, Genuine upbeat personality, Great Listening skills.☺
EDUCATION:
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO B.A. English, Minor in Marketing