
Sales & Marketing Director at Goldie-Photography
Greater Seattle Area

Sales & Marketing Director at Goldie-Photography
Greater Seattle Area
• Sales & Marketing Director for reputable local photography company specializing in residential and commercial real estate. Focus on maintaining small-business persona and respective personal customer service.
• Owned an internationally-recognized travel consulting firm for young adult backpackers. Moderated a blog with over 3,000 members. Guidebook author for backpacking in London, England.
• As an advertising intern, supported Account Executives and the owner of the firm with duties including production, database management, Internet campaign management, vendor relations, and client relations.
• Main long-term goal is to work for an internationally-recognized firm in a creative role
Internet marketing, Google AdWords, Adobe Photoshop, branding and identity, niche marketing, digital photography, cross-cultural communications
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
March 2008 — Present (5 months)
• Coordinated media buying requirements between Account Executive and local media vendors
• Assisted with production orders, company Intranet, and organized client and vendor invoices
• Regularly maintained client and vendor databases and performed market research for business development
• Assisted with integrated marketing campaigns through market research, organization, and vendor relations
• Becoming certified in Google AdWords to become an Internet Campaign Manager for local clients
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Photography industry)
May 2004 — Present (4 years 3 months)
• Assisted with business development from concept to a self-sustaining aerial photography provider for local residential and commercial real estate agencies
• Implemented a custom, direct mail marketing campaign which received a 5% response rate
• Designed website and managed all Internet campaigns through Google AdWords
• Maintained positive, long-term relationships with Real Estate Agents through contract negotiations, sales presentations, and superior customer service
• Assisted with the business development of a subsidiary photography company from concept
• Freelanced with Goldie-Photography off and on during business development stages
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
September 2004 — February 2008 (3 years 6 months)
• Found a relatively untapped niche market and implemented marketing campaigns through select websites to reduce overhead and increase click through rates (CTR)
• Boosted website membership from 500 to 2,500 travelers within the second semester of operation
• Regularly communicated with international vendors, tourism agencies, members, and clients
• Consistently managed databases, accounts, and campaigns while utilizing kaizen philosophies for continuous improvement
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Wholesale industry)
August 2007 — November 2007 (4 months)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
January 2007 — April 2007 (4 months)
Produced detailed Market Expansion Plan to reach the largest wine market in the United States, California
B.S., Business Management, 2003 — 2007
Professional networking, business development, digital photography, Adobe Photoshop, international travel, skiing
American Marketing Association
Future Professional Scholarship, 2007