Julie A. Foster
julesfoster316@gmail.com
810.965.7204
Driven marketing and event planning professional with exceptional ability to organize, manage and complete projects.
Outstanding communicator with qualifications in:
· Copywriting
· Direct Mail, Print, Broadcast Advertising
|
· Public Relations/Social Media
· Event Planning/Execution
|
· Budgeting/Sales Forecasting
|
· Problem solving
|
· Communications
|
· Data Analysis & Interpretation
|
EMPLOYMENT
Marketing Manager 2010-2011
Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
- Managed day-to-day projects of marketing department and employees including prioritizing and giving creative direction.
- Copywriting, editing, and proofing of advertisements, flyers/brochures, newsletter articles and press releases using AP style.
- Managed and performed website updates using Joomla! content management system to ensure accurate information at all times.
- Created, tracked and adhered to annual marketing budget.
- Project manager and company liaison for website redesign and TV commercial production.
Marketing Team Leader 2009
American Medical Careers
Sales & Marketing Assistant 2006 – 2008
- Served as marketing department director which included copywriting and editing of print and television/radio spots, Joomla! content management system, email campaign implementation, writing press releases, ad design/updating, and print ad placement.
- Implemented marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analyzing sales forecasts, preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives, and updating media calendars.
- Monitored budget by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Kept board of directors informed by preparing reports, creating marketing and advertising plans, interpreting information, and making recommendations.
Sales & Marketing Assistant 2006 – 2008
FCM Rail, Ltd.
- Served as project manager and company liaison for all marketing initiatives.
- Managed and facilitated trade show details and arrangements.
- Created and tracked yearly marketing and advertising budget.
Event Coordinator 2004 – 2006
Woodfield Country Club
- One of six key managers of restaurant, 18-hole championship golf course, and banquet facility which annually hosted over 40 weddings and 100 golf outings.
- Obtained, documented, confirmed and conveyed detail requirements for all booked events.
- Designated as primary client interface during events for any issues or concerns.
- Worked directly with marketing manager implementing website design and updates, referral tracking and other marketing initiatives.
- Managed staff of up to 10 including hiring, training, and handling personnel issues.
Genesys Athletic Club 2003
Membership Representative/Pro Shop Manager
- Presented membership information to potential members on a daily basis via phone, walk-ins and personal appointments.
- Aided members with managing membership accounts and maximizing resources.
- Ordered merchandise, stocked, assisted customers, and performed monthly inventory of large pro shop.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Interpersonal and Public Communication 2002
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
Secretary, American Advertising Federation-Greater Flint (AAF-GF) Board of Directors, 2009-Present
ADDY® Chair, AAF-GF, 2010-Present
Web Coordinator, Northeastern Michigan Tennis Association (NEMTA), 2011-Present
Web Coordinator, Northeastern Michigan Tennis Association (NEMTA), 2011-Present
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access wAdobe Photoshop Elements w Joomla! Content Management System wLeaseComplete Database Software w EIP Database Software w ACT! Customer Management Software wBlogger w Facebook w YouTube w Twitter