Curriculum Vitae

• 8+ years of proven leadership experience within the media and communications profession
• Highly organized and effective team leader
• Experience in entertainment, government, automotive manufacturing, non-profit and technology industries
• Broad knowledge in multiple software applications relevant to the marketing communications field

Objective

Through a passion for team leadership and corporate efficiency, I look forward to an opportunity that would expand on an already established company looking to go to the next level.  I believe strongly in opportunities that can utilize a broad skill set that include corporate law, management efficiency, innovative work environment and excellent products and services.

Professional Experience

2005 – 2010  FrostFire Media Corporation  Fargo, North Dakota

President and Chief Executive Officer

• Founded creative services and independent film company to foster independent artists and funnel consulting services of various partners.
• Transitioned company to take advantage of emerging opportunities within consulting, modeling and talent, retail and publishing.
• Created a Board of Advisors with handpicked business and organizational leaders in various fields to facilitate advisory activities to guide rapid corporate growth.
• Oversaw growth from 2 team members to an organization of over 75 in 12 months.
• Grew revenue quarter over quarter by double digit increases for eight consecutive quarters.
• Developed and implemented a system of team commitments to track corporate progress and identify accountabilities across the organization.
• Negotiated and facilitated legal oversight and details of retail division acquisition.
• Developed and launched two groundbreaking magazine publications in the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan market.
• Introduced modeling and talent venture to drive talent to feed the needs of films, retail and publications.

Consultant

• Provided business strategy, communications and marketing support for companies from start-up organizations to fortune 50 corporations as well as donated support to non-profit organizations.

2005 – 2006  Microsoft Corporation (Contracted by Kelly Services)  Fargo, North Dakota

Marketing Manager, Global Services Product Management for Business Solutions

• Created and executed marketing and communications to promote service offerings and benefits to partners and customers.
• Managed brand implementation for Business Solutions Global Services (Microsoft Business Solutions re-brand to Microsoft Dynamics).
• Ensured proper branding across all elements of Business Solutions Global Services.
• Managed and executed marketing communications for business solutions training and certification.
• Managed services presence at customer conference including booth logistics and cross promotion between sessions, community lounge and expo booth.
• Wrote, edited and posted content for the MBS Group customer and partner websites.
• Developed strategies for web presence balancing between internal and external information and interactive websites.

2003 – 2005  Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, A DaimlerChrysler Company  Fargo, North Dakota

Marketing Coordinator (promoted)

• Managed all marketing and communications activities for Global Electric Motorcars, LLC (GEM) including; strategic planning, web site development, brand management, media relations, advertising, events, communications, and graphic design.
• Created a consistent marketing image for the company improving brand recognition and brand value.
• Managed and outlined budgets for the marketing department and projections for future expenses taking into consideration long-range goals for communications and marketing efforts.
• Created complete lineup of consumer literature, dealership support manuals, and website for 2005 model year launch.  These items adhered to a consistent communication message and the brand guidelines.
• Shot photography and videography for literature, presentations, media b-roll and other visual needs for the GEM brand.
• Successfully facilitated media relation’s activities for the new 2005 model year launch, which required working with local, national and international media agencies.  Also facilitated media relations for GEM in relation to events such as the 2004 G8 Summit and other high profile events.
• Coordinated several trade shows and product launch events in a manner that brought both high visibility and favorable media coverage.
• Consulted with upper level executives on courses of action pertaining to communications both with media, the customer, and internally creating a cohesive message tailored for each instance.
• Worked as a marketing consultant for the 182 dealerships working with the GEM brand to promote and grow the individual dealerships with the GEM franchise.
• Worked on several projects as project manager, graphic designer, and copywriter.

Marketing Assistant (2002-2003)

• Coordinated redevelopment of company website and managed production and distribution of publications such as manuals, brochures, flyers, and videos.

Education

1998 – 2002  Concordia College  Moorhead, Minnesota

B.A. Communications, Emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising

• Course work includes public relations, business management and leadership, mass media, advertising, media law, and marketing.

Technology Background

• Knowledge in the following software – Microsoft Office Professional Products, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro and HTML editing.
• Background on both Macintosh and Window’s based computers.

Community Involvement

• 2005 – Created multi-lingual literature for Red River Dental Access Project
• Presented in classrooms from 5^th grade level to college level
• 2009 – Board of Directors and Executive Committee for FutureBuilers in Support of Trollwood Performing Arts School
• 2009-2010 – Board of Directors for the Fargo Theatre Management Corporation
• 2008 – 2009 Board of Trustees for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) serving North Dakota and – Northwestern Minnesota; 2009 participated with the Volunteer Leadership Council for the national organization for the ADA.
• 2007 – 2009 member of Kiwanis International

Awards and Accolades

• Recipient Ruth Landfield Award – 2003 Fargo Film Festival
• North Dakota Professional Communicators 2003 Student Award for Documentary Film
• 2008 North Dakota Small Business Journalist of the Year
• 2009 Silver Addy – Advertising Federation (Fargo/Moorhead Chapter) – Editorial Layout for Giving A Damn About Design, OPEN Magazine
• 2009 Gold Addy – Advertising Federation (Fargo/Moorhead Chapter) – Magazine Cover for OPEN Magazine Fall 2008
• North Dakota Professional Communicators 2008 Print Media Publications Regularly Edited for OPEN Magazine