kristeng

Objective Professional with experience in writing, clerical, accounting, public relations and events planning seeking a freelance assignments. Special Skills COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced : Webmaster Html, Java Script, Flash 4.0, Fireworks Animation, Forms, E commerce, Setup of network on Unix for ABC Radio, and Beasley Broadcasting Group. Some database experience in Access. Well versed in live audio streaming, live web casts, Real Audio, Media Player and creating interactive CD Rom’s. Desktop: Photoshop, PageMaker, Excel, Word, Sound Pro, Sound Forge, Publisher, Flash 4.0, Director, and PowerPoint. Layout and design of brochures, newsletters, magazines, billboards and other collateral. COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Writer, Creative Director and Producer for KQRS Radio and ABC Broadcasting. Direct radio and new media sales experience for ABC Radio. Professional Copywriter/ Continuity Director for WCCO Radio. Creative Director for ABC Broadcasting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Freelance recipient of National Broadcaster awards including, 2 Silver Microphones, 2 Radio Best, and 1 Addy. Employment History Graco Inc.- Copywriter/Account Executive Start Date 12/2007-Present 2007-2008 Lead the strategic direction for all client programs. Prepare communications plans and/or creative blueprints with dollar allocations to meet client goals. Work one-on-one with marketing /corporate clients to ensure objectives are met in the implementation of cost effective, technically accurate and visually pleasing communication pieces. Act as the liaison between clients and creative staff in the creation of communication pieces including brochures, catalogs, direct mail, internet, trade shows, space advertising, public relations, packaging and P.O.P materials. Advise and recommend to the client the appropriate communications tactics with measurable goals. Monitor client’s budget as it pertains to communications pieces, recommending cost effective, quality solutions. ABC Broadcasting- New Media Director Start Date 03/1990 End Date 08/2000 1996-2000: Created websites for 3 radio stations. Created all communications, articles, graphics, and advertising vehicles. Created and negotiated client website sponsorships and build outs. Created sound feeds for live web casts. Familiar with WorldCom and local telephone protocols to do web casts live. Interactive sales presentations in Power Point and Flash video. Authored hundreds of pieces of ad copy and promotion plans. Landed partnership with Microsoft Sidewalk that rendered a $200,000. Cash check in advance for website and radio advertising from an outside unrelated market to the Twin Cities area. 3 years of direct experience as a project manager internet related projects. ABC Broadcasting- Creative Director Created client radio commercials. Analog and Digital editing experience. Worked on team to produce Morning Show comedy bits. Created sales proposals and spec spots. Accompanied and assisted radio account reps on client calls and presentations. Worked as Continuity Director to create programming logs. RADIO INK Magazine -Internet Director Start Date 03/1998 End Date 11/1999 Created website. [login to view URL]. Authored internet industry articles for publication. (Numerous samples of my column are available.) Designed and input content for original websites. Traveled on behalf of Radio Ink Magazine to keynote speak for broadcasters. Samples available. GORDON PRODUCTIONS-Owner St. Cloud, MN Start Date 03/1994 End Date 11/1996 Full Service Ad Agency- St. Cloud, Minnesota. Clients included Minnesota State Lottery, Iowa State Lottery, Lumber One, Simonson Lumber, Division Place Fashion Center, Central Minnesota Home Builders Association, Grana Stone, Beasley Broadcast Group, The Minnesota News Network and others. *Authored screenplay for Minnesota State Lottery Environmental Movie. *Creative Director for the Mn. State Lottery Environmental Journal Radio Series. *Network Director for the Mn. State Lottery’s Winners Minute. *2 years media buying experience for all mediums. *Created 12 Radio Station Websites For Beasley Broadcast Group.