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Self-motivated MBA graduate with project management and marketing experience looking for employment that will utilize my skills within a marketing role. Strong communicator with an analytical mind and a strong work ethic. Experienced in contributing to important business decisions and working successfully on many complicated projects.

EDUCATION



MBA - Marketing from the University of Colorado at Denver, 2007
• GPA 3.54
Coursework:
• Marketing Management
• Marketing Strategy, Evaluation and Development
• Advertising and Promotion Management
• Sales and Sales Force Management
• Marketing Research
• Strategic Management
• Financial Management
• Visionary Leadership
• Managing Individual and Teams
• Analyzing/Interpreting Accounting Information
• Quantitative Methods for Finance
Extracurricular:
VP of Membership - Marketing Club, 2006 – 2007
• Received student leadership award.
• Increased membership and participation through organized communication of events and activities.
• Built and maintained detailed database of members, prospects, alumni and community contacts.

BA – Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, 2003
• GPA 3.40
• Completed 4 year degree program in only 3 years.
• Study Abroad: Italy, summer 2002
• Student Government - Legislative Action Committee Member
• Financial Aid Advisor in the Office of Financial Aid

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE



Business Consultant, Self-Employed, Chicago, IL, 2007 – Present
• Managed timing, placement and distribution of marketing communications including direct email campaigns to more than 1,500 recipients.
• Created, implemented and built online social marketing strategies for small businesses and non-profits.
• Oversaw the transformation of 20 retail stores across the country for a major cell phone company to improve customer experience and sales through updated brand standards.
• Managed project that included hiring, training, coordinating and organizing a team that merchandised 180 new retail stores on time and within budget.

Development Assistant & Interim Director of Development, The Logan School for Creative Learning, Denver, CO, 2006 – 2007
• Supervised a committee of 20+ members to plan, promote and hold Auction fundraiser with 300 attendees and $100k gross income for this nonprofit organization focused on gifted education for children ages four through fourteen.
• Used extraordinary interpersonal skills to develop and foster relationships with upper management, board of directors, community members, donors and vendors.
• Managed department communications and database with over 1,000 community members.
• Created response rate tracking and reporting system for marketing communications that resulted in department focusing on more effective, efficient and cost saving methods.
• Managed department communications and database with over 1,000 community members.
• Oversaw the management of databases and all records, files, and gift processing.

Licensed Personal Banker, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Wheat Ridge, CO, 2005 – 2006
• Established new business through referrals and networking.
• Created action plans and investment strategies for customers through analysis and forecasting.
• Conducted loan closings with close eye for detail to ensure accuracy.
• 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.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT



Ambassador, Dining Out For Life, 2010
• Serve as liaison between restaurant and Dining Out for Life.
• Greet guests, provide program information and thank them for supporting the cause.

VP of Public Relations, Between Friends Young Professionals Group, 2008 - Present
• Manage communications, social media and publicity of events.
• Plan fundraising events that raise money for Between Friends and increase member interaction.

Service Project Volunteer, Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, Inc., Agua Prieta, Mexico, January 2010
• Worked with a team of 9 volunteers to lay the concrete foundation and floor for a family who was in desperate need of a home.

VP of PEAK Awards, American Marketing Association - Colorado Chapter, 2006 – 2007
• Created budget for the largest marketing awards event in Colorado.
• Developed attendance, revenue and cost goals.

PEAK Awards Committee Member, American Marketing Association - Colorado Chapter, 2006 – 2007
• Worked with the team on event details including theme, coloration, activities, judges and speakers.
• Judged entries to determine which marketing efforts excelled in specific criterion for each category.
• Presented award category at the event.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong written & verbal communication skills, Close attention to detail, Analytical, Interpersonal skills, Project management, Organizational skills, Problem solver, Customer service, Volunteer, leader, Computer proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks, Type 85 WPM

INTERESTS / HOBBIES
• Having fun and being passionate about what I do.
• I enjoy travelling the world, experiencing new cultures, seeing new sights and learning new things.
• Architecture, real estate development and design have been interests of mine from a young age.
• I grew up surrounded by art and have a strong appreciation and respect for it.
• Reaching the summit of a mountain inspires me.
• Our environment is very special to me so I hold a strong interest in preserving it through sustainability and green efforts.
• I recently skydived and loved it, so my interest has been piqued into exploring it more.


CONTACT INFORMATION
[location] Phoenix, AZ
[office] 602.633.4794
[email] james.plotnik@gmail.com