Marketing Coordinator/Specialist

Posted on: 2009-02-26

Stephanie L. Harris PO Box 262494 Plano, TX 75026 972-403-1415 815-272-7112 [email protected] http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielharris Summary of Qualifications Skillful and dedicated professional with extensive experience in the coordination, planning and support of daily marketing, human resources, operational and administrative functions. Has contributed to the success of company’s marketing strategies by efficiently and effectively supporting planning requirements. Complete knowledge of web management. Specialize in assisting with event planning and trade show management while staying within budget requirements. Demonstrated capacity to develop customer database(s) and marketing leads. Liaison between Marketing, Marcom, sales and other departments. Coordinate the production and design of sales and promotional collateral. Adept at communicating effectively at all levels, both internally and externally. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office application suite including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft Visio®, Quark Express, Adobe and Mac. Professional Experience contract Assignments – Utilized contract assignments to get familiar with available Marketing opportunities after relocation to DFW Metroplex. New Nation Ministries 2008-2009 Marketing Coordinator - Contributed talents and expertise on unpaid basis. Developed and implemented 2009 Marketing strategies for start-up ministry. Generated creative marketing tactics targeting potential members and event sponsors. Texas Instruments, DALLAS, Texas 2007 to 2008 Marketing Specialist - Content Strategy Team Website Maintenance for Content Strategy Team website that included Activity Exchange website (collaborative forum where educators can share favorite activities using TI technology) Assist with trade shows management, conferences and events which support Education Team marketing and communications strategies. FedEx Kinko’s, Dallas, Texas 2006 to 2007 Events Planner, Learning and Development Program Reporting Analyst Support Learning and Development Planning Programs including event management, scheduling and national training calendar management and materials updating and distribution. Analyzed employee training data and ad hoc training using Crystal Reports Viewer and Excel. Audited course database, assign resources; determined classroom facilities/locations that will be used; record attendance, grade class, mark delivered and print Certificates of Completion. Wachovia Bank – Charlotte, North Carolina 2003 to 2006 Wachovia Corporation, a financial holding company, provides commercial and retail banking services. Technology Coordinator Coordinated new hire on-boarding and orientation for over 350 new employees annually. Assist with the ordering and deployment of hardware and software to clients. Organized meeting and conference events, including facilities and equipment setup. Assist managers with space planning and coordinating moves with Corporate Real Estate. Ostrow Company (Plej’s Linen Supermarket) – Rock Hill, South Carolina 2001 to 2003 Marketing Coordinator Reported to Marketing Director; developed and implemented company’s marketing strategy activities. Reduced company-marketing expenses by $15,000 by identifying cost-effective advertising. Managed 10-12 major grand opening events and home show exhibits with key sponsorship alliances. Managed direct mail campaigns with outside agencies, database queries and lead tracking. Developed press materials, wrote public relations and internal communication for media interviews. Developed spreadsheets and graphs of weekly, monthly and annual sales compilations. Gathered market research data relative to customer profiles and potential sales. Created employee newsletter that including writing and publishing content using Web technology. Bank of America – Charlotte, North Carolina 1994 to 2001 Research Associate Reactive and proactive research using Internet, databases, trade publications and financial software. Analyzed retail sales trends by tracking statistical data relating to industry retailers. Assist retailing industry analyst in writing internal publication, “The Retail Monthly”; distributed to 300+ executives. Conducted software, database, and reference material user training in one-on-one setting. Marketing Assistant – Consumer Research and Analysis Created and maintained market research library to track and retain over $60M in research. Assist marketing research team to define/review marketing objectives on continuous basis. Liaison with Marcom to implement target-marketing campaigns. Compiled and analyzed data from statistical reports to develop presentations to executive management and associates. Awarded for commitment and dedication to assisting senior management and the marketing team. Education Currently pursuing MBA, Marketing, University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Finance, Johnson C. Smith University