James Plotnik

Current

Freelance Consultant/Contractor at James Plotnik

Past

Director of Development/Administrative Assistant at The Logan School for Creative Learning
Personal Banker/Investment Consultant at Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

Education

University of Colorado at Denver
University of Colorado at Boulder
Durango High School

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

James Plotnik’s Summary

Are you looking for someone to help you identify and take advantage of opportunities profitably? If so, let’s talk!

As a professional, my philosophy is that businesses must focus on the customer while being environmentally and socially aware. In today's society we must operate by listening to our customers, designing our products and services around their needs and doing all of this in a way that has a positive impact on our world.

I developed my philosophy through both my professional and personal life experiences, which continue to provide me with invaluable skills, including the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Refined organizational skills to work efficiently.
• Multitasking ability so that managing multiple projects is a breeze.
• An eye for detail to produce accurate and fully developed results.
• Analytical skills to understand what both qualitative and quantitative data are telling you about your business efforts and your competition.
• The ability to produce, present and implement profitable strategies.

With a proven track record for success and advancement, I am sure you will undoubtedly enjoy working with me. Contact me so that we can discuss your business goals and how we can work together to achieve them.

James Plotnik’s Specialties:

Statistical analysis, financial statement analysis, financial statement preparation, market opportunity analysis, budgeting, market research, event planning, marketing material development, market segmentation, marketing strategy development, branding and identity, social media.

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, SPSS, Quickbooks, Website creation, HTML, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Organizational skills, Eye for detail

James Plotnik’s Experience

Freelance Consultant/Contractor

James Plotnik

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)

• Travel all over the country to oversee the transformation of retail stores for Cricket Wireless in their mature markets to improve customer experience and sales through updated brand standards.
• Successfully managed project for Cricket Wireless that included hiring, training, managing and organizing a team that merchandised 180 new retail stores in their Chicago launch market.
• Create, implement and build online social marketing strategies for small to medium size businesses and a non-profit group.
Director of Development/Administrative Assistant

The Logan School for Creative Learning

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

October 2006 — May 2007 (8 months)

• Managed and planned event with a committee of 20+ members where 300 attendees had a fantastic time and generated $75,000 net profit.
• Designed systems to forecast and analyze effectiveness and profitability of fundraising campaigns and marketing materials using Microsoft Excel.
• Developed positive relationships with upper management, high-profile donors and board of directors by using extraordinary interpersonal skills.
Personal Banker/Investment Consultant

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

(Public Company; WFC; Financial Services industry)

February 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 5 months)

• Reached or exceeded core sales goals.
• Established new business through referrals and networking.
• Created action plans and investment strategies for customers through analysis and forecasting.
• Increased customer satisfaction by assisting with balancing and reconciling their accounts.
• Improved compliance with internal audit standards by analyzing data and monitoring Policies and Procedures.

James Plotnik’s Education

University of Colorado at Denver

MBA , 2005 — 2007

Student Leadership award for active involvement in Marketing Club, Coursework: Marketing Management; Marketing Strategy, Evaluation and Development; Advertising and Promotion Management, Sales and Sales Force Management, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Visionary Leadership.

Activities and Societies:

UCD Marketing Club - VP of Membership
University of Colorado at Boulder

BA , Economics , 2000 — 2003

Study abroad participant for summer 2002 in Italy to study Art History

Activities and Societies:

Student Government
Durango High School

Activities and Societies:

Speech and Debate