Public Relations Director Nc
Objective
Looking for a position in marketing, sales, administrative, community relations, event planning, promotions, etc. with an opportunity for challenge and personal growth.
Accomplishments
Owned and operated a publishing company for 8 years - The Publishing Biz, Inc. dba The Parent Teacher Magazine. The publication consisted of 5 separate editions published quarterly in North Carolina Public Schools. Sold Parent Teacher Magazine Publication in June, 2008. Have home-based office where I can work all hours and days.
Employment Marketing/Public Relations Director – Confidential,, 2009 – Present Dealer Auctions.
Coordinate Collector and Wholesale Car Auctions and events. Created and maintain company website. Create all advertising, marketing plans, brochures, flyers and catalogs, promotions, auction run lists, and daily email blasts for daily wholesale auctions and Collector Car Auctions at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Daytona International Speedway. Key contact person for all events and functions.
Marketing and Event Director, Co-Owner/Office Manager – 2005 – 2011 Confidential,NC. Coordinated marketing and events for dealership as well as Union County events held at our facility. Responsible for accounts payable/receivable, title work, auctions, car shows, etc. Created and maintain company website. Created all advertising, car show posters, graphics, t-shirts, etc. for event.
Owner, 2008 - 2010. Confidential, Charlotte, NC.
Created and maintained a kid-based informative website for promoting local businesses, events, activities, consignments, etc. Planned, organized, and directed Kidzfest 2009 – May 9, 2009 which benefitted Hometown Heroes. Recruited over 50 vendors and sponsors for kid’s business expo with carnival rides, food, talent show, entertainment, etc. Sold business in 2010.
Owner/Editor, 2000-2008 - Confidential,Charlotte, NC
Owned and operated an education-based publication that is in partnership with NC Public School Systems. Expanded the publication from one magazine in Charlotte Mecklenburg School System to 5 different county magazines. Worked directly with the Communications Departments with the school system to publish articles and editorials for informative reading for parents and the community. Created business relationships with local businesses for their participation with the publication. Developed and operated publications while doing all design, layout, management of sales team, accounts receivable, and creating and maintaining the company website. Current circulation of 200K+. Sold publication in 2008.
Sales Manager, 1997 - Confidential,Charlotte, NC.
Directed sales and marketing operations for the publication. Responsible for creating and maintaining new advertising customer base and generating new sales leads for sales representatives.
PTO Executive Board - 2009-Present – Confidential
Establish and maintain business partnerships with the school. Plan and organize fundraising events, sales, family nights at local businesses, carnivals, etc.
Education - Graduated, 1988
